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 to begin August 2027. The ideal candidate will be an Engineering Geologist or Applied Geoscientist with a strong preference for industry or government experience in applied geosciences, capable of mentoring students towards professional licensure. Areas of interest include geotechnical analysis, site investigation, hazard assessment, civil/mining/environmental projects, shallow imaging, and remote sensing. The position involves teaching courses such as Engineering Geology, a specialized course (e.g., site investigation, advanced field geology), general education courses (e.g., 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 applicants with a commitment to serving diverse student populations are strongly encouraged to apply.
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
- Industry or government experience in applied geosciences.
- Experience mentoring 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 complements existing departmental strengths.
- Contributes new dimensions to the department’s research and teaching profile.
- Leverages 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.
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
