Department of Geological Sciences Assistant Professor

The Department of Geological Sciences at California State University, San Bernardino invites applications from a diverse group of qualified applicants for a tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin August 2027.  

We seek an Engineering Geologist or Applied Geoscientist, with strong preference given to candidates with industry or government experience in applied geosciences, who can mentor our students in pursuing professional licensure. We welcome candidates with experience in geotechnical analysis; site investigation; hazard assessment; civil, mining and environmental projects; shallow imaging for engineering applications; and/or remote sensing. 

The candidate will be expected to teach Engineering Geology; a course in their area of expertise such as site investigation or advanced field geology; general education courses such as environmental geology; and other courses as needed. The candidate will also be expected to mentor undergraduate and graduate students in research. We welcome applicants whose work complements our existing strengths, contributes new dimensions to the department’s research and teaching profile, and leverages existing departmental expertise and instrumentation. Potential areas of specialization include engineering geology, applied or near-surface geophysics, soils, environmental geology, or geologic hazards. Candidates are advised to review our courses and department website.

CSUSB’s Geological Sciences Department offers B.A., B.S., and M.S. degrees, has six full-time faculty members with a variety of research interests, and is located in one of the most geologically rich and diverse regions of North America. CSUSB is designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution; applicants with a commitment to teaching and mentoring a diverse student population are strongly encouraged to apply.

The candidate will be expected to teach Engineering Geology; a course in their area of expertise such as site investigation or advanced field geology; general education courses such as environmental geology; and other courses as needed. The candidate will also be expected to mentor undergraduate and graduate students in research.

Qualified candidates must demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring a diverse student population and to working effectively with faculty, staff and students across a wide range of disciplines.

• 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.

Strong preference will be given to candidates with industry or government experience in applied geosciences, who can mentor our students in pursuing professional licensure.

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The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with CSUSB. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Note: CSUSB cannot deny an applicant a position solely or in part due to a criminal conviction history until it has performed an individualized assessment and linked the relevant conviction history with specific job duties in the position being sought.

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The Department of Geological Sciences offers B.A., B.S., and M.S. degrees, has six full-time faculty members with a variety of research interests, and is located in one of the most geologically rich and diverse regions of North America. CSUSB is designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution; applicants with a commitment to teaching and mentoring a diverse student population are strongly encouraged to apply.

To find out more about the Department of Geological Sciences please visit: https://www.csusb.edu/geology .

For more information regarding the position, please contact:

Dr. Codi Lazar

clazar@csusb.edu

Please submit

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter that includes: 

     a. A statement of your teaching interests and philosophy, especially as it relates to fulfilling the expectations of this position

     b. A statement of your research experience and plans to involve students in your research

     c. A statement how you will serve the CSUSB community, including students and the campus at large                                   

3. If available, evidence of teaching effectiveness such as teaching portfolios, reports on teaching observations, and/or student evaluations of teaching.  
4. Unofficial copies of all postsecondary degree transcripts (official transcripts may be required prior to appointment).
5. Reference List - names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three (3) referees whom we may contact to obtain letters of recommendation.
6. Confidential letters of recommendation may be solicited from those listed as references on the application if the applicant is moved forward in the recruitment process. Non-confidential letters of recommendation can be uploaded by the applicant during the application process.

Formal review of applications will begin Monday, November 2, 2026 and continue until the position is filled.

If you are interested in this opportunity, we invite you to apply by using this CSU Recruit Hyperlink at:

https://secure.dc4.pageuppeople.com/apply/873/gateway/Default.aspx?c=apply&sJobIDs=561353&SourceTypeID=803&sLanguage=en-us&lApplicationSubSourceID=11248