[ES_JOBS_NET] Assistant Professor in Remote Sensing at Cal Poly Pomona

[Jascha Polet]

The Geological Sciences Department in the College of Science at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona) invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin Fall 2020. Candidates with strong teaching and research interests in any geoscience application of Remote Sensing and/or Geospatial Technology are encouraged to apply. We invite applications from geoscientists whose research incorporates data from ground-based remote sensing instruments or observations from unmanned aerial vehicles or satellites. The position is open to a broad range of research specializations, such as natural hazards, active tectonics, environmental geoscience, and/or climate change.

At Cal Poly Pomona we cultivate student and faculty success through a diverse culture of experiential learning, discovery, and innovation. Cal Poly Pomona is committed to being the model for an inclusive polytechnic university that inspires creativity and innovation, embraces local and global challenges, and transforms lives. Cal Poly Pomona consistently ranks among the top universities in the nation in helping low income students find financial success after graduation, according to the Social Mobility Index. The Geological Sciences department is proud to matriculate a particularly diverse student population among STEM departments and is committed to an equitable hiring process.

The Position:  The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and research.  Teaching responsibilities will typically consist of a mix of geoscience courses at the lower division, upper division, and graduate levels, and will include classes in Geographic Information Systems, Remote Sensing, or other specialty courses in the candidate’s area of expertise. The successful candidate is expected to engage undergraduate and graduate students in scholarly activities and will be encouraged to develop an extramurally funded research program. Established ties to research institutions, industry or government agencies are beneficial. The applicant is also be expected to produce scholarly publications, assist in curriculum development, advise students, serve on department, college, and university committees, and engage in professional activities. We seek candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community and are committed to teaching in an inclusive environment.

The Department:  The Geological Sciences Department, one of seven departments in the College of Science, offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology, subdivided into three Emphasis Areas: Geology, Geophysics/Earth Exploration and Environmental Resources. A Master’s program in Geology was implemented in 2012. The Department faculty base consists of four tenured Professors and two untenured Assistant Professors, and numerous adjunct faculty, several of whom have industry ties. The Geology faculty currently provides high quality instruction and career preparation to about 120 undergraduate majors and 25 Master’s candidates. Learning is balanced between lecture, laboratory, research and field experiences. For more information, see the Department website: http://www.cpp.edu/~geology/ .

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
	• A PhD from an accredited university in Geology, Geophysics, Environmental Geoscience or a directly related science or engineering discipline by August, 2020.
	• College or university teaching experience, at least at the level of a teaching assistant.
	• Demonstrated potential to establish an active research program with undergraduate and Master’s students that broadens our current disciplinary expertise.
	• Experience with data collection and analysis using modern instrumentation.
	• Demonstrated ability to contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching, service and a commitment to work in an inclusive environment.

Preferred/Desired Qualifications:
	• University teaching experience as the instructor of record with evidence of excellence in teaching.
	• Experience involving undergraduate and graduate students in research.
	• Publication record appropriate for experience level of the candidate.
	• Interest in including the use of the Department’s newly acquired Terrestrial Laser Scanning (LiDAR) equipment in research and teaching.
	• Established ties to research institutions, industry and/or government agencies.
	• Experience in writing proposals for external funding.
	• Interest in developing intradepartmental and cross-campus collaborations.


Application Instructions
A complete application will consist of:
	• A completed application form available at: https://www.cpp.edu/~faculty-affairs/documents/acadapplication_feb2017.pdf;
	• a cover letter summarizing how the candidate’s teaching and research experiences, and career interests, have prepared the applicant to meet the duties and qualifications articulated in the position description;
	• a curriculum vitae composed of at least those elements specified on the application form;
	• a statement of the candidate’s anticipated teaching plans inclusive of (a) a teaching philosophy, (b) prior teaching experiences, and (c) short and long-term teaching interests on an undergraduate and graduate level (2-page limit);
	• a statement of the candidate’s proposed research plans that also includes how undergraduates and Master's students will be involved in this research (3-page limit);
	• a separate Student Success statement regarding the candidate’s aims and experiences related to working with a diverse student population; a list of example factors to include can be found at https://www.cpp.edu/~faculty-affairs/documents/student_success_statement.pdf  (1-page limit);
	• transcripts showing each degree earned (an official transcript will be required for finalists);
	• contact information for at least three references (letters of recommendation will be required of all finalists prior to campus interviews)

Instructions for submitting applications are listed at the Faculty Affairs site for University hires: http://www.cpp.edu/~faculty-affairs/open-positions/ The position is open until filled. First consideration will be given to completed applications received no later than December 30, 2019. Early response is strongly encouraged. Electronic submissions of all application materials must be submitted online at https://apply.interfolio.com/66998

General inquiries regarding the application process should be directed to:
Faculty Search Committee Chairs
Geological Sciences Department
California State Polytechnic University Pomona
Pomona, CA 91768
Phone: 909-869-3454;  Email:  jpolet at cpp.edu and sgosborn at cpp.edu