[ES_JOBS_NET] tenure-track Assistant Professorship, Department of Geological Sciences, California State University, Fullerton

[Christine Wiedinmyer]

College of Natural Science and Mathematics
,
Assistant Professor
Fall 2020

https://careers.pageuppeople.com/873/fl/en-us/job/493573/assistant-professor
-of-geological-sciences

The Department of Geological Sciences at California State University,
Fullerton invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professorship
that will begin August 2020.

California State University, Fullerton is a minority-serving institution,
and an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer with a strong
commitment to increasing the diversity of the campus community and the
curriculum and fostering an inclusive environment within which students,
staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. Candidates who can contribute to
this goal through their teaching, research, advising and other activities
are encouraged to identify their strengths and experiences in this area.
Individuals advancing the University’s strategic diversity goals and those
from groups whose underrepresentation in the American professoriate has been
severe and longstanding are particularly encouraged to apply.

We seek a geoscience educator who develops, applies, and evaluates new
geoscience teaching innovations and curricula, as well as develops and tests
geoscience education research questions and hypotheses. We expect candidates
to show evidence of an existing or developing active, externally funded
student-centered research program. We seek a scholar who demonstrates
interest and ability to teach courses in general geology and geoscience
education at various levels including: general education, lower- and
upper-division undergraduate, and graduate courses. The successful candidate
shall: (1) coordinate geoscience education courses; (2) help facilitate the
integration of teacher preparation into our B.A. program; and (3) be
involved in program-level assessment for our department.

Qualifications



*  A Ph.D. in Geological Sciences or a related field is required at the time
of appointment



*  The successful candidate will have teaching experience and be committed
to teaching at the undergraduate and Master’s levels



*  Preference will be given to applicants who have demonstrated a strong
commitment to teaching and mentoring a diverse population of students at the
undergraduate and Master’s levels using student-centered, active-learning
and inquiry-based approaches



*  Ability to teach lower- and upper-division courses in geoscience
education, and other introductory level and/or upper-division/graduate
courses the candidate is qualified to teach



*  Evidence of productive research in geoscience education

Rank & Salary
This is a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor with a
competitive salary and an excellent comprehensive benefits package
including: health/vision/dental plans, spousal, domestic partner and/or
dependent fee-waiver, access to campus child-care, defined-benefit
retirement through the state system, and optional tax-sheltering
opportunities. For a detailed description of benefits, go to
http://hr.fullerton.edu/payroll_benefits/.

The University
California State University, Fullerton is an urban institution with one of
the largest student enrollments (>38,000 students) in the 23-campus CSU
system. CSUF’s location 22 km SE of metropolitan Los Angeles offers unique
collaborative opportunities with other universities and governmental
agencies in the southern California region. CSUF is a Hispanic-Serving
Institution and ranks 1st in numbers of baccalaureate degrees awarded to
Hispanics in California.

The College
The College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics (CNSM) is dedicated to the
principle that student learning and research are closely linked. The balance
between teaching and research is a key strength of the college, whose slogan
is “Exploration by inquiry and learning through discovery.” Abundant
collaborative research and teaching opportunities exist within CNSM, which
houses abundant research and laboratory facilities and maintains up-to-date
IT infrastructure for both research and teaching needs. CNSM is part of the
Catalyst Center for the advancement of research in teaching and learning
math and science, which brings together science and math education experts
across two colleges and seven departments to advance research in teaching
and learning.

The Department
The Department offers a Bachelor of Science in Geology, Bachelor of Arts in
Earth Science, Master of Science in Geology, and minor in Geology. The
Department currently has approximately 160 undergraduate majors, 25 MS
students and 10 full-time faculty. Fullerton’s location offers convenient
access to coastal, mountain, and desert environments, providing many
opportunities for geoscience education, High-Impact Practice instruction,
and student training. Department faculty expertise includes petrology,
sedimentation/stratigraphy, structure/tectonics, paleontology, surface
processes, biogeochemistry, hydrology, and geophysics. Applicants are
encouraged to visit http://geology.fullerton.edu/ for additional
information.

Application Procedure
A complete online application must be submitted in order to receive
consideration. To apply, please go to: http://hr.fullerton.edu/careers/ to
view all job listings or type in 493573 in the “Search by Requisition ID
Number” to begin the application process and provide the following
materials:



*  Cover letter including a statement addressing past and/or potential
contributions to diversity through research, teaching, and or service



*  Curriculum vitae



*  Teaching statement that includes: a discussion of relevant course work
and/or experience in preparation for teaching, a list of courses you are
qualified to teach, and a statement of teaching philosophy



*  Research statement that describes your future research direction



*  A list of three references with relevant contact information (see
instruction below)

Finalists will be asked to submit three letters of recommendation. 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 that will provide a confidential letter of reference for your
application. Should you advance to the finalist stage, 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
in to the recruitment system.

Please direct all questions about the position to: Dr. Nicole Bonuso,
Geoscience-ed-search at fullerton.edu, 657 278-8451

Application Deadline
To be assured full consideration, all application materials must be received
by November 8, 2019.

Additional Information
Multiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on the strength
of the applicant pool.

Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications and is subject to
budgetary authorization and any California State University System faculty
contract increases. Summer research grants, moving expenses, start‐up
funds, and a reduced teaching load may be available. An excellent
comprehensive benefits package is available that includes
health/vision/dental plans; spouse, domestic partner, and dependent fee‐
waiver; access to campus child‐care; and a defined‐benefit retirement
through the state system along with optional tax sheltering opportunities.
For a detailed description of benefits, please visit
http://hr.fullerton.edu/payroll_benefits/HealthCarePlans.php

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.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed
satisfactorily before any candidate can be formally 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.

Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with
disabilities who self‐disclose.

Application Review Begin Date: November 8, 2019
Job Number: 493573
Application Link:
https://careers.pageuppeople.com/873/fl/en-us/job/493573/assistant-professor
-of-geological-sciences

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