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Department Of Geological Sciences Assistant Professor

The Department of Geological Sciences at California State University, San Bernardino invites applications from a diverse group of qualified applicants for a tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin August 2027.

We seek an Engineering Geologist or Applied Geoscientist, with strong preference given to candidates with industry or government experience in applied geosciences, who can mentor our students in pursuing professional licensure. We welcome candidates with experience in geotechnical analysis; site investigation; hazard assessment; civil, mining and environmental projects; shallow imaging for engineering applications; and/or remote sensing.

The candidate will be expected to teach Engineering Geology; a course in their area of expertise such as site investigation or advanced field geology; general education courses such as environmental geology; and other courses as needed. The candidate will also be expected to mentor undergraduate and graduate students in research. We welcome applicants whose work complements our existing strengths, contributes new dimensions to the department's research and teaching profile, and leverages existing departmental expertise and instrumentation.

Potential areas of specialization include engineering geology, applied or near-surface geophysics, soils, environmental geology, or geologic hazards.

CSUSB's Geological Sciences Department offers B.A., B.S., and M.S. degrees, has six full-time faculty members with a variety of research interests, and is located in one of the most geologically rich and diverse regions of North America. CSUSB is designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution; applicants with a commitment to teaching and mentoring a diverse student population are strongly encouraged to apply.

To find out more about the Department of Geological Sciences please visit: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

For more information regarding the position, please contact:

Recruitment Chair

Dr. Codi Lazar

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How to apply:

Please submit:

Curriculum Vitae

Cover Letter that includes:

A statement of your teaching interests and philosophy, especially as it relates to fulfilling the expectations of this position
A statement of your research experience and plans to involve students in your research
A statement how you will serve the CSUSB community, including students and the campus at large

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 may 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 may 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.

Formal review of applications will begin Monday, November 2, 2026 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: