Assistant Professor of Environmental Earth Science - Department of Geological Science

Assistant Professor of Environmental Earth Science - Department of Geological Science #26-13

Job no: 553130

Work type: Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track

Location: Northridge

Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time, Faculty - Natural Sciences

Department: Geological Sciences

Faculty Hire Number: #26-13

Effective Date of Appointment: August 19, 2026 (Subject to Budgetary Approval)

CSUN is committed to achieving excellence through teaching, scholarship, learning, and inclusion. Our values include a respect for all people, building partnerships with the community, and the encouragement of innovation, experimentation, and creativity. CSUN strives to cultivate a community in which a diverse population can learn and work in an atmosphere of civility and respect. CSUN is especially interested in candidates who make contributions to equity and inclusion in the pursuit of excellence for all members of the university community.

As a Hispanic-serving Institution (HSI), inclusiveness and diversity are integral to CSUN’s commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and engagement. As of Fall 2025, CSUN enrolls 36,960 students, where 57.5% are Latinx, 18.4% are White, 8.5% are Asian-American, 5.5% are Black/African American, 0.1% are Native American, and 0.1% are Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander.

The Department of Geological Sciences at California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is seeking a tenure-track faculty member in Environmental Earth Science at the rank of Assistant Professor. The successful candidate will be expected to teach at all levels, from general education undergraduate to master’s level courses within the Environmental Science and Geology programs, and contribute to curriculum development.

The ideal candidate’s research interests will complement our Department and will come from the broad field of Environmental Science, which could include, but are not limited to: geomorphology, environmental geochemistry, geology, geophysics, hazards, hydrology, sedimentology, glaciology, oceanography, coastal processes, paleoceanography, geothermal energy, or climate change. The candidate will be expected to establish an active research program with undergraduate and master’s level graduate students.

In addition to research and teaching, the position requires weekly office hours, attending faculty meetings, participation in assessment of student learning, and service to the department, college, and university. The successful candidate may be required to teach on weekdays, evenings, weekends, and/or online and will be held to the standards and requirements of the college and department in which he/she/they is/are housed for recommending tenure and promotion.

Given CSUN’s commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and engagement in a diverse environment, the successful candidate will help the Department achieve equitable academic outcomes for all students through teaching, student mentorship, scholarship, and service.

• Ph.D. from an accredited institution in Earth and Environmental Science, or a closely related scientific field, by the time of appointment
• College or university-level teaching experience, either in-person or online
• Evidence of research experience in one or more of the disciplines listed in the position description
• At least one first-author publication in a peer-reviewed journal in the field of environmental science (published or accepted)
• Ability to teach Earth Systems (GEOL 314)

• Evidence of effective engagement or potential to engage with a diverse student body
• Research experience that includes working with students from diverse backgrounds
• Experience adopting inclusive approaches to mentoring
• Experience using culturally responsive pedagogy that leads to equitable outcomes for all students
• Experience creating a student-centered learning environment, including evidence of teaching effectiveness and/or training in pedagogical strategies
• Ability to teach other highly enrolled courses in the department, including Introduction to…