DEPARTMENT OF GEOLOGICAL SCIENCES
COLLEGE OF NATURAL SCIENCES AND MATHEMATICS

California State University, Fullerton is a large, comprehensive, urban university with approximately 2,108 full- and part-time faculty and a diverse student body of approximately over 37,130. The university offers a broad spectrum of programs, with 55 baccalaureate and 50 master's degrees in liberal arts and sciences and in applied and professional fields and a joint doctorate in education. Learning is preeminent at Cal State Fullerton. We combine the best qualities of teaching and research universities where actively engaged students, faculty and staff work in close collaborations to expand knowledge. Research and other creative activities are enhanced by the proximity of the campus to nationally recognized business, cultural, and educational institutions. Faculty members were awarded more than $16.2 million in grants and contracts for research and scholarly activities in 2006-07. The university has a longstanding tradition of collegial governance. Cal State Fullerton is strongly committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. We are ranked 7th in the nation in terms of baccalaureate degrees awarded to minorities. In addition to meeting fully its obligations under federal and state law, Cal State Fullerton is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can live, work and learn in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual. To that end, all qualified individuals will receive equal consid-eration without regard to economic status, race, ethnicity, color, religion,, national origin or cultural background, political views, sex or sexual orientation, disability or Veteran's status or other personal characteristics or beliefs.

Hydrogeochemist
Tenure Track

Position
The Department of Geological Sciences at California State University Fullerton invites applications for a tenure-track, Assistant Professorship that will begin August 2008. The successful candidate is expected to develop an active, field-based, externally-funded research program in Hydrogeochemistry involving undergraduate and Master's students. Teaching responsibilities will include general education classes (e.g., oceanography, physical geology) and upper-division/graduate courses (e.g., aqueous geochemistry and/or contaminant transport, hydrogeology/hydrology) in the candidate's field of expertise. The department places a strong emphasis on field-based instruction in all class offerings.

Qualifications

  • A Ph.D. in Geological Sciences is required at the time of appointment.
  • Must be committed to excellence in teaching the diverse student population at CSU Fullerton.
  • Must have ability to teach introductory courses as well as academic preparation to teach courses in field of specialization.
  • Evidence of field-based research.
  • Ability to work effectively with a wide and diverse range of students and faculty.

Appointment Date
August 2008

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

Job Control Number
23603G-08-031

Department
The Department currently has approximately 80 undergraduate majors, 25 MS students and 12 full-time faculty. Fullerton's location offers convenient access to coastal, mountain, and desert environments, providing many opportunities for field-based research and instruction. Abundant collaborative research and teaching opportunities exist within the Departments of Geological Sciences, Biological Sciences, Chemistry and Biochemistry and the Environmental Studies Program. Applicants are encouraged to visit http://geology.fullerton.edu/ for additional information regarding research and curriculum.

Application Procedure
To apply, please send a 1) detailed curriculum vita; 2) letter of application; 3) teaching statement that includes: a discussion of relevant course work and/or experience in preparation for teaching, a list of courses you would feel comfortable teaching, and a statement of your teaching philosophy; 4) statement of your future research plans and goals; and 5) letters of recommendation from at least three references familiar with your teaching and research potential. Applicants and referees should send materials directly to:

Dr. Matthew E. Kirby
Search Committee Chair
Department of Geological Sciences
California State University, Fullerton
800 N. State College Blvd.
Fullerton, California 92834-6850

Application Deadline
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. To ensure full consideration, submit all application materials by November 19, 2007.

Cal State Fullerton is an Equal Opportunity/
Title IX/503/504/VEVRA/ADA Employer

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