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
Preferred Qualifications:
- 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
Duties:
- 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.
About Our College:
The College of Natural
Sciences and Mathematics is a center of scientific learning in Long
Beach offering excellent educational opportunities. Our
student-centered instructional and research environment fosters
equity, diversity, and access; mentors students for lifelong
success by elevating character, skills, and mindset; creates
scientific knowledge through research; and promotes science and
mathematics in our community.
The College's mission is to educate the next diverse generation of
scientists and mathematicians, as well as a science-literate
citizenry, through inclusive teaching and research programs.
About Our Department:
The Department of Earth
Science offers two undergraduate degrees (Geology and Earth
Systems), and a Master's degree in Geology. We have approximately
50 undergraduate majors and 35 graduate students. The department
emphasizes hands-on practical experience in the field and lab and
has excellent instrumentation and equipment to facilitate research
and teaching. We are located in a geologically and environmentally
diverse area that allows quick access for both research and class
field activities.
Information on excellent benefits package available to CSULB
faculty is located here:
CSU Employee Benefits
How to Apply - Required Documentation:
- Letter of application addressing the required and preferred
qualifications
- A Student Success Statement about your teaching or other
experiences, successes, and challenges in working with a diverse
student population (maximum two pages, single-spaced). For further
information and guidelines, please visit:
Student Success Statement
- A Teaching Statement that addresses your ability to effectively
teach, mentor, and support our diverse undergraduate and graduate
students (maximum two pages, single spaced)
- A Research/Scholarly Interests Statement (maximum two pages,
single spaced)
- CV (including current email address)
- Names and contact information for three references (to be
contacted for confidential letters of recommendation should you
reach the finalist stage)
- Copy of unofficial transcript from institution awarding highest
degree
- Finalists should be prepared to submit an
official transcript (e-transcript preferred, if available)
How to Apply: Click Apply Now icon to complete the
CSULB online application.
Requests for information should be addressed to:
Dr. Alyssa Abbey, Search Committee Chair
Email:
alyssa.abbey@csulb.edu
Assistant Professor, Geological Sciences
California State University, Long Beach
Department of Earth Science
1250 Bellflower Boulevard Long Beach, CA 90840-9506
Requests for information about the position should be addressed
to:
Dr. Alyssa Abbey, Search Committee Chair
Email:
alyssa.abbey@csulb.edu
EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:
A background check
(including a criminal records check and telephone reference check
with most recent employer) must be completed satisfactorily before
any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to
satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the
application status of applicants or continued employment of current
CSU employees who apply for the position.
Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received
a final administrative decision or final judicial decision
determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the
last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the
minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of
employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of
the application process must also sign a release form that
authorizes the release of information by the applicant's current
and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated
allegations of misconduct.
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 Revised July 21, 2017, as a condition of
employment.
Pursuant to the CSU Out of State Employment Policy, hiring
employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California is
prohibited effective January 1, 2022. By prohibiting employment
outside of California, the CSU also prohibits hiring and retaining
employees working permanently from a business location outside of
the United States. Exceptions to the Policy are limited to approved
and documented purposes for conducting CSU business outside of
California.
All employees who assign and/or oversee work are responsible for
ensuring that compliant work controls and procedures consistent
with Federal, State and local regulations and University policies
are implemented and maintained to provide for the protection of
individuals and to safeguard the environment. Everyone is expected
to comply with applicable Environmental Health and Safety
regulations and University policies, programs and procedures. For
more information, the systemwide policy can be found at
https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/18172024/latest/
and questions may be sent to
Environmental_Health_Safety@csulb.edu.
All university program and activities are open and available to all
regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin.
Consistent with CSU's Nondiscrimination Policy, as well as state
and federal law, CSULB provides equal opportunity in education and
employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential
treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin.
To access CSULB's full statement on Equal Opportunity and
Excellence in Education and Employment, please visit
Equity and
Compliance.
Application Closes:
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