Department of Geography, Assistant Professor of Environmental Justice and GIS, Tenure Track

Department of Geography, Assistant Professor of Environmental Justice and GIS, Tenure Track
California State University, San Bernardino


Overview
California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) is located in San Bernardino in the Inland Empire, 60 miles east of Los Angeles and operates a satellite campus in Palm Desert located in Coachella Valley. CSUSB serves approximately 20,000 students, of which 81% are first-generation college students and graduates about 5,000 students annually. As a designated Hispanic Serving Institution, CSUSB reflects the dynamic diversity of the region and has one of the most diverse student populations of any university in the Inland Empire, and the second highest Hispanic enrollment of all public universities in California. CSUSB employs 467 full-time faculty and offers 48 undergraduate, 35 graduate, and one doctoral degree programs and 14 academic programs with national accreditation.

At CSUSB, diversity, equity and inclusion are values central to our mission. We recognize that diversity and inclusion in all its forms are necessary for our institutional success. By fully leveraging our diverse experiences, backgrounds and insights, we inspire innovation, challenge the status quo and create better outcomes for our students and community. As part of CSUSB's commitment to hire, develop and retain a diverse faculty, we offer a variety of networking, mentoring and development programs for our junior faculty. We are committed to building and sustaining a CSUSB community that is supportive and inclusive of all individuals. Qualified applicants with experience in ethnically diverse settings and/or who demonstrate a commitment to serving diverse student populations are strongly encouraged to apply. CSUSB has received the Carnegie Community Engagement Classification, which recognizes CSUSB's ongoing commitment to service-learning, a high-impact practice that combines classroom instruction with meaningful volunteer service and correlates strongly to student success.

Typical Activities

This position will teach existing courses and have opportunities to develop new courses based on candidate expertise. The successful applicant will be expected to integrate student learning with research that addresses community needs for Environmental Justice. Strong candidates will articulate how their teaching and research interests have potential for collaborations with campus initiatives to engage the community, such as the Water Resources Institute, the Office of Community Engagement, and/or the Office of Tribal Relations.
Qualified candidates must demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring a diverse student population and to working effectively with faculty, staff and students across a wide range of disciplines.
In addition, new faculty are encouraged to develop and participate in activities that support the University's strategic plan. This plan emphasizes: a) student success; b) faculty and staff success; c) stewarding resources; d) community engagement and partnerships; and, e) enhancing the campus identity. CSUSB's Strategic Plan is available at https://www.csusb.edu/strategic-plan.

Minimum Qualifications

A PhD in Geography or a related field is required by time of appointment. Doctoral students are encouraged to apply if completion of the dissertation is anticipated by time of appointment.
Evidence of scholarly activity, publication, and innovation is valued. Evidence of exemplary graduate-level teaching and leadership experience at program level is preferred and should be noted in application.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS
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 as a condition of employment.
Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with CSUSB. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Note: CSUSB cannot deny an applicant a position solely or in part due to a criminal conviction history until it has performed an individualized assessment and linked the relevant conviction history with specific job duties in the position being sought.
Please note: Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that CSUSB has designated as sensitive. Sensitive positions are those requiring heightened scrutiny of individuals holding the position based on potential for harm to children, concerns for the safety and security of people, animals, or property, or heightened risk of financial loss to CSUSB or individuals in the university community.
For health and well-being, CSUSB is a smoke & tobacco-free campus. The university is committed to promoting a healthy environment for all members of our community.

Supplemental Information
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The Department of Geography and Environmental Studies ay CSUSB currently houses three degree programs: Geography, Environmental Studies, and Global Studies. In addition, we offer a certificate in Geographical Information Systems (GIS). The internationally award-winning Model United Nations is also housed in the department and serves as a way for students to gain hands-on experience with geopolitics and diplomacy. The department also houses an active chapter of Gamma Theta Upsilon and our department student club, Student Association of Geography and Environmental Studies (SAGES).
Beginning in Fall 2020 Semester, the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies will be home to new and transformed cutting-edge programs that explore local, state, regional, national and global human and physical geography. Beginning in Fall 2020, the Department will have a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies with two concentrations for students to select from -- an Environmental Sustainability concentration or an Environmental Systems concentration. The Department will continue to house the Bachelor of Arts in Geography that provides a solid foundation of knowledge in the discipline and it will allow students to explore the diversity of topics studied by geographers, including borderlands and migrations, economic and social geography. For the first time in the history of CSUSB, the Department will also house a Bachelor in Global Studies and a minor in Geographic Information Science. Minors in Environmental Studies, Geography, and Global Studies are also available for students to explore.

To find out more about the CSUSB Department of Geography and Environmental Studies please visit: https://www.csusb.edu/geography

For more information regarding the position, please contact:

Recruitment Chair
Dr. Jennifer B. Alford
(909) 537-5562
Jennifer.alford@csusb.edu

Department Chair
Dr. Kevin Grisham
(909) 537-5522
Kgrisham@csusb.edu

HOW TO APPLY

Curriculum Vitae

Cover Letter that includes:

a. A statement of your teaching interest/philosophy
b. A statement of your research experience/plans

If available, evidence of teaching effectiveness such as teaching portfolios, reports on teaching observations, and/or student evaluations of teaching.

Unofficial copies of all postsecondary degree transcripts (official transcripts will be required prior to appointment).

Reference List - names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three (3) referees whom we may contact to obtain letters of recommendation. Confidential letters of recommendation will be solicited from those listed as references on the application if the applicant is moved forward in the recruitment process. Non-confidential letters of recommendation can be uploaded by the applicant during the application process.

Diversity Statement, which may include your interpretation of diversity, equity and inclusion, and must include specific examples of how your background and your educational and/or professional experiences have prepared you for this role at California State University, San Bernardino (maximum 1,000 words).

Formal review of applications will begin January 29, 2021 and continue until the position is filled.
If you are interested in this opportunity, we invite you to apply by using this CSU Recruit hyperlink at:
https://secure.dc4.pageuppeople.com/apply/873/gateway/Default.aspx?c=apply&sJobIDs=498362&SourceTypeID=803&sLanguage=en-us&lApplicationSubSourceID=11248

Salary is commensurate with experience.

A background check (including a criminal records check) 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.
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 as a condition of employment.
California State University, San Bernardino is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status. This position adheres to CSU policies against Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, and Sexual Violence, including Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking. This requires completion of Sexual Violence Prevention Training within 6 months of assuming employment and on a two-year basis thereafter. (Executive Order 1096)
This position may be “Designated” under California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. This would require the filing of a Statement of Economic Interest on an annual basis and the completion of training within 6 months of assuming office and every 2 years thereafter. Visit the Human Resources Conflict of Interest webpage link for additional information:
https://www.csusb.edu/human-resources/current-employees/employee-relations/conflict-interest



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