Department of Geological Sciences Assistant Professor
About The Position
The Department of Geological Sciences at California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor specializing in Engineering Geology or Applied Geosciences. The ideal candidate will have industry or government experience and the ability to mentor students towards professional licensure. Preferred areas of expertise include geotechnical analysis, site investigation, hazard assessment, civil, mining, and environmental projects, shallow imaging for engineering applications, and remote sensing. The position involves teaching courses such as Engineering Geology, a specialized course in the candidate's area of expertise (e.g., site investigation, advanced field geology), general education courses like environmental geology, and other departmental needs. The role also includes mentoring undergraduate and graduate students in research. CSUSB is a Hispanic Serving Institution committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and encourages applications from candidates with experience in diverse settings and a commitment to serving diverse student populations. The Geological Sciences Department offers B.A., B.S., and M.S. degrees and has six full-time faculty members.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in hand by time of appointment.
- Sufficient experience to teach Engineering Geology.
- Experience with or potential to mentor students in a viable research program.
Nice To Haves
- Strong preference for candidates with industry or government experience in applied geosciences.
- Ability to mentor students in pursuing professional licensure.
- Experience in geotechnical analysis.
- Experience in site investigation.
- Experience in hazard assessment.
- Experience in civil, mining and environmental projects.
- Experience in shallow imaging for engineering applications.
- Experience in remote sensing.
- Work that complements existing departmental strengths.
- Work that contributes new dimensions to the department’s research and teaching profile.
- Ability to leverage existing departmental expertise and instrumentation.
- Specialization in engineering geology, applied or near-surface geophysics, soils, environmental geology, or geologic hazards.
- Commitment to teaching and mentoring a diverse student population.
- Experience in ethnically diverse settings.
- Demonstrated commitment to serving diverse student populations.
Responsibilities
- Teach Engineering Geology.
- Teach a course in their area of expertise such as site investigation or advanced field geology.
- Teach general education courses such as environmental geology.
- Teach other courses as needed.
- Mentor undergraduate and graduate students in research.
- Demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring a diverse student population.
- Work effectively with faculty, staff, and students across a wide range of disciplines.
Benefits
- Networking programs for junior faculty.
- Mentoring programs for junior faculty.
- Development programs for junior faculty.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
