Assistant Professor of Earth Science

The Beach•Long Beach, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) is seeking an Assistant Professor of Earth Science to join the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. This position is effective August 17, 2027, for the Fall Semester. CSULB is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) committed to serving diverse students and promoting inclusive excellence. The university has established initiatives like the Black Excellence Collegium and El Concilio for Latinx Success, and the President’s Equity and Change Commission is dedicated to achieving inclusive excellence. CSULB’s Beach 2030 University Action Plans focus on engaging students, expanding access, promoting intellectual achievement, building community, and cultivating resilience. The Department of Earth Science offers undergraduate degrees in Geology and Earth Systems, and a Master's degree in Geology, with an emphasis on hands-on experience in the field and lab. The department is located in a geologically and environmentally diverse area conducive to research and field activities.

Requirements

Ph.D. in Geoscience or related field at time of application or official notification of completion of the doctoral degree by August 1, 2027.
Record of research in the broadly defined field of Sedimentology, Stratigraphy, or in any other geoscience discipline that substantially employs sed/strat methods in their research
Ability to teach an undergraduate course in Sedimentology and Stratigraphy
Demonstrated commitment to be an effective teacher at undergraduate and graduate levels
Demonstrated commitment to working successfully with a diverse student population

Nice To Haves

Experience in or potential to teach a breadth of undergraduate and graduate-level courses to a diverse student body
Commitment to learning and incorporating pedagogical best practices to create equitable courses that promote student learning
A record of academic publication and research activity commensurate with experience in the applicant’s field of expertise
Demonstrated success or history of effort to obtain funding for research
Commitment to actively support the success of underrepresented groups in STEM fields through teaching and mentoring

Responsibilities

Teach introductory and expertise-related subjects at undergraduate and graduate (M.S. degree) levels, as needed by the department, including sedimentology and stratigraphy. (Mode of instruction may include in-person, hybrid, online, and/or any combination thereof.)
Mentor undergraduate and Masters-level graduate students in research
Engage and maintain an active research program involving students and leading to peer-reviewed publications and professional presentations
Actively pursue external support for research and student funding through grants and contracts
Collaborate with colleagues in curriculum development and program assessment
Participate in service to the department, college, university, profession, and community