Job Title: Assistant Professor in Engineering Geology

Join Our Team of Innovators: Assistant Professor in Engineering Geology

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Assistant Professor in Engineering Geology to join our team at California State University, Fullerton. As a key member of our Department of Geological Sciences, you will play a vital role in shaping the next generation of engineers and geologists. If you are passionate about teaching, research, and mentoring, and are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse learning environment, we encourage you to apply.

About the Position:

The successful candidate will establish an innovative and inclusive research and teaching program in Engineering Geology, complementing existing departmental strengths and bridging the earth sciences and engineering field. You will be expected to teach introductory-level courses and upper-division/graduate courses in Engineering Geology, emphasizing field and laboratory skills. Your research expertise should include experience working with various Engineering Geology approaches, such as seismicity code, subsurface and geomorphic investigations, GPS, and various field survey methods.

Responsibilities:

• Teach introductory-level courses and upper-division/graduate courses in Engineering Geology
• Establish an innovative and inclusive research program in Engineering Geology
• Mentor and advise students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Contribute to the life and development of the department, including serving on committees and coordinating research and teaching needs with the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department
• Develop professional relationships with the broad environmental and engineering geology industry in southern California

Requirements:

• Ph.D. in Geology or Engineering Geology or a related field
• Industry or related experience, as well as a California Certified Engineering Geologist license or equivalent, is a plus
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching and/or teaching experience using effective, student-centered, active-learning, and inquiry-based approaches
• Strong commitment to teaching and mentoring a diverse population of students at the undergraduate and Master's levels
• Ability to communicate effectively with an economically, ethnically, and culturally diverse campus population

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary range: $5,405 to $11,994 monthly (12 monthly payments per academic year)
• Excellent comprehensive benefits package, including health/vision/dental plans, spouse, domestic partner, and dependent fee-waiver, and access to campus child-care
• Opportunities for summer research grants, moving expenses, start-up funds, and a reduced teaching load
• A dynamic and supportive work environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion

How to Apply:

To apply, please submit your application online, including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement, teaching statement, and candidate statement on commitment to inclusive excellence. Finalists will be required to have three letters of recommendation submitted.

Application Deadline:

To be assured full consideration, all application materials must be received by November 15, 2023.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

California State University, Fullerton is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer, committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community and the curriculum, and fostering an inclusive environment within which students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive.