Assistant Professor of Earth Science

• 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 fields of Earth Materials, Mineralogy, Petrology, Economic Geology or in any other geoscience discipline that substantially employs Earth Materials methods in their research
• Ability to teach undergraduate courses in Earth Materials, Mineralogy, Petrology, as well as other Earth Science courses at both the undergraduate and graduate level
• Demonstrated commitment to be an effective teacher at undergraduate and graduate levels
• Demonstrated commitment to working successfully with a diverse student population

• 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

• Teach introductory and expertise-related subjects at undergraduate and graduate (M.S. degree) levels, as needed by the department, including Mineralogy, Petrology, and/or Earth Materials. (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

CSULB seeks to recruit faculty who enthusiastically support the University’s strong commitment to the academic success of all of our students, including students with disabilities, students who are first generation to college, veterans, students with diverse socio-economic backgrounds, and students of diverse sexual orientations and gender expressions. CSULB seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the People of California, to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students a rich variety of expertise, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning.

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