Lecturer in Geology

Lecturer in Geology

Job No: 552763
Work Type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: Sonoma
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Temporary, Part Time, Faculty - Health Sciences, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Department Of Geology

Faculty Employment Opportunity

Department of Geology
Temporary Faculty Position (Lecturer)

Our Commitment

Sonoma State University is a federally-designated Hispanic Serving Institution. We are committed to achieving equal opportunity and to employing faculty and staff reflecting the linguistic, ethnic, and cultural diversity of the region and state. Guided by our core values as a university: diversity, sustainability, community engagement, and adaptability, SSU offers an education that fosters intellectual, social, and personal growth. SSU is a public liberal arts and sciences university.

As the only member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges in California, we are committed to preparing students for active citizenship and public service. The campus supports a vibrant life with opportunities for broad-based intellectual and artistic engagement.

SSU is committed to creating a community in which bias and intolerance have no place. It is our expectation that all students, faculty, and staff work together to honor this commitment and promote an open and inclusive environment. We aim to foster spaces in which all can grow by building on students' assets as they explore new knowledge. The successful candidate will collaborate with faculty, staff, administration, and students to achieve these goals.

We especially encourage applicants who are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The Department

The Department of Geology offers a B.S. in Geology and a B.A. in Earth and Environmental Sciences, as well as minors in paleontology and geology. The department's objectives include providing B.S. students with a broad foundation in geology and its applications to prepare them for industry work, professional licensure in California, or graduate study. We also provide a well-rounded curriculum for B.A. students, preparing them for careers including earth science education, state agencies, and environmental advocacy.

The department also supports the university's general education program and other majors.

Prospective applicants are encouraged to see the department's web page at: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

Duties of the Position

We currently have a need to teach undergraduate Geophysics.

Required Qualifications

To be recommended for appointment, the candidate must have:

A bachelor’s degree in Geology or related Earth Science field and/or extensive professional experience in an Earth Science-related industry.

Preferred Qualifications

An advanced degree in Geology or related Earth Science and/or specific experience in support of teaching Geophysics at the upper division undergraduate level is preferred.

Rank and Salary

Full-time is a 15-unit workload per semester. Actual salary is dependent upon the number of units assigned, educational preparation, and availability of funds subject to CSU system faculty contract salary increases.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, go to jobs.sonoma.edu and click on the Staff & Faculty Career Opportunities link. Find and select the faculty position you are applying for to view the description and select Apply Now. If you have not previously applied, you will be prompted to…