Overview
We seek an outstanding scholar and committed teacher who 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, particularly geological and geotechnical engineering. Candidates should have experience working with various Engineering Geology approaches, including but not limited to seismicity code, subsurface and geomorphic investigations, GPS, and various field survey methods. The successful candidate should have experience in earth structure interactions and recognition and interpretation of natural processes, examining the geological conditions, recognition, prediction, and control or abatement of shoreline erosion, ground subsidence, geological hazards, landslides, earthquake faults, floods, and construction-related design, mapping, and forensics of engineered structures. We expect candidates to show evidence of an existing or developing active, externally-funded, student-centered research program and the ability and enthusiasm to teach introductory-level courses and upper-division/graduate courses in Engineering Geology, emphasizing field and laboratory skills. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to and participate in the life and development of the department, advise students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds, serve on committees, coordinate research and teaching needs with the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department, and participate in the broader university and disciplinary communities. Because many CSUF students enter the applied geology industry, the candidate will be expected to develop professional relationships with the broad environmental and engineering geology industry in southern California.
Required Qualifications
- A Ph.D. in Geology or Engineering Geology or a related field at the time of appointment
- 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 and the ability to communicate effectively with an economically, ethnically, and culturally diverse campus population
- Ability to teach General Geology, Surface Processes and Field Techniques, lower- and upper-division courses in Engineering Geology, and other introductory level and/or upper-division undergraduate/graduate courses the candidate is qualified to teach
- A strong record of active research in the broad field of Engineering Geology and the potential to supervise undergraduate and Master’s level research in Engineering Geology or closely related fields
Application
A complete on-line application must be received by electronic submission to be considered. To apply, please visit the website, choose full-time faculty, search for position 531946, and provide the following required materials:
- cover letter in which you respond to the required qualifications
- curriculum vitae
- research statement
- teaching statement
- candidate statement on commitment to inclusive excellence
- This statement provides the candidate’s unique perspective on their past and present contributions to and future aspirations for promoting diversity, inclusion, and social justice in their professional careers. The purpose of this statement is to help the department identify candidates who have professional experience, intellectual commitments, and/or willingness to engage in activities that could help CSUF contribute to its mission in these areas.
- A list of three references with relevant contact information
- Finalists will be required to have three letters of recommendation submitted. Please have these ready for the referents to submit. On the References page of the online application, enter information and email addresses for three referents who will provide a confidential letter of reference for your application. At the appropriate time in the search process, they will receive a request via email along with information on uploading the letter. You will be able to verify that each letter has been received by CSUF by logging back into your applicant portal.
California State University Fullerton celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment within which students, staff, administrators and faculty thrive. Individuals interested in advancing the University’s strategic diversity goals are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.