Assistant Professor of Geography (2645)

Assistant Professor of Geography (2645)


Recruitment Number: 2645

Position: Assistant Professor of Geography

Effective Date: August 17, 2022 (Fall Semester)

Salary Range: Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Geography or related field with specialization in physical geography, biogeography, water resources, or a closely related environmental science. Degree at time of application or official notification of completion of the doctoral degree by August 1, 2022.
• Demonstrated or potential ability for effective teaching in Geography undergraduate and graduate-level courses
• Demonstrated or potential ability to generate funding for research and student support
• Demonstrated commitment to working successfully with a diverse student population

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated expertise in field methods for data collection and research
• Specialization in quantitative methods
• Successful grant-seeking record with established ties to research institutions, industry or government agencies

Duties:

• Teach courses at both lower and upper division in our geography and environmental science and policy programs, and at the graduate levels in our master's degree programs. Teaching assignments may also include courses in biogeography, California ecosystems, water resources, watershed management, environmental assessment, environmental science and policy capstone, multi-variate or spatial statistics as well as general education courses in natural science, or other specialty courses in the candidate's area of expertise. [Mode of instruction may include in-person, hybrid, online, and/or any combination thereof.]
• Advise student research and engage undergraduate and graduate students in scholarly activities
• Engage and develop extramurally funded research program
• Maintain and produce research, scholarly and creative activities leading to publications
• Collaborate on curriculum development
• Engage in professional activities
• Participate in service to the department, college, university, and community

The Department of Geography Received Honorable Mention for the 2019 AAG Award for MA/MS Programs
(http://news.aag.org/2019/02/aag-announces-2019-aag-award-recipients-2/

CSULB seeks to recruit faculty who enthusiastically support the University's strong commitment to the academic success of all of our students, including students of color, students with disabilities, students who are first generation to college, veterans, students with diverse socio-economic backgrounds, and students of diverse sexual orientations and gender expressions. CSULB seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the people of California, to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students a rich variety of expertise, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning.

Information on excellent benefits package available to CSULB faculty is located here:

https://www2.calstate.edu/csu-system/careers/benefits/Documents/employee-benefits-summary.pdf

How to Apply - Required Documentation:

• An Equity and Diversity Statement about your teaching or other experiences, successes, and challenges in working with a diverse student population (maximum two pages, single-spaced). For further information and guidelines, please visit: http://www.csulb.edu/EquityDiversityStatement
• ​Letter of application addressing the required and preferred qualifications
• Statements of Teaching Philosophy and Research Program
• CV (including current email address)
• Names and contact information for three references
• Copy of transcript from institution awarding highest degree
• Finalists will also be required to submit the following:
  1) A signed SC-1 Form,
  2) Three current letters of recommendation independently provided by references, and
  3) An official transcript (e-transcript preferred, if available)

Applicants should apply and submit all required documentation electronically through:

https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/18627

Upon request, finalists will be required to submit original, official documents, as noted in the required documentation section.

Requests for information should be addressed to:

Dr. Paul Laris, Search Committee Chair

California State University, Long Beach

Department of Geography

1250 Bellflower Boulevard

Long Beach, CA 90840-3905

E-mail: paul.laris@csulb.edu

Telephone: 562-985-8432

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Review of applications to begin October 1, 2021

Position opened until filled (or recruitment canceled)

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

A background check (including a criminal records check and telephone reference check with most recent employer) 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 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment.

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CSULB is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can learn, live, and work in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, medical condition, age, Vietnam era veteran status, or any other veteran's status. CSULB is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


To apply, visit https://www.csulb.edu/academic-affairs/faculty-affairs/assistant-professor-of-geography-2645

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