Assistant Professor of Earth Science

CSULB; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

CSULB invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Earth Science in Long Beach. The department seeks a candidate able to teach introductory and advanced sedimentology and stratigraphy, mentor students, and maintain an active research program with opportunities for external funding.

The College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics emphasizes inclusive teaching, research excellence, and community engagement, and CSULB is committed to equity and student success across diverse populations.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Geoscience or related field by August 1, 2027.
• Record of research in sedimentology, stratigraphy, or related geoscience using sed/strat methods.
• Ability to teach undergraduate Sedimentology and Stratigraphy.
• Demonstrated commitment to being an effective teacher at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Demonstrated commitment to working with a diverse student population.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate (M.S. level) courses in sedimentology and stratigraphy.
• Mentor undergraduate and Masters-level graduate students in research.
• Maintain an active research program with student involvement and publications.
• Seek external support for research and student funding through grants and contracts.
• Collaborate on curriculum development and program assessment.
• Participate in service at department, college, university, and professional level.

Skills

Sedimentology

Stratigraphy

Undergrad/Grad teaching

Mentoring students

Research funding

Education

Ph.D. in Geoscience or related field

Job description

• Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track 1

Locations

Southern California

Categories

Appointment Type

Bargaining Unit

Job Search Category/Discipline

• Faculty - Natural Sciences 1

Time Basis

• Full Time 1

Assistant Professor of Earth Science

Job no: 561750
Work type: Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track
Location: Long Beach
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time, Faculty - Natural Sciences

Position: Assistant Professor of Earth Science
Effective Date: August 17, 2027 (Fall Semester)
Salary Range: The Assistant Professor (Academic Year) classification salary is $6,221 to $13,224/per month (12 monthly payments per academic year). The anticipated hiring range is $7,330 to $8,000/per month. Salary offered is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Application Deadline: Review of applications to begin October 19, 2026. Position opened until filled (or recruitment canceled).

California State University, Long Beach ( CSULB ) is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI). CSULB earned the prestigious Seal of Excelencia in 2023, joining a distinctive group of colleges and universities who have been recognized for its commitment to Latine/x student success. CSULB is committed to serving diverse students and has established and actively supports the Black Excellence Collegium, dedicated to promoting Black excellence and advancing Black Student Success, and El Concilio for Latinx Success at the Beach, whose mission is to build capacity and promote inclusive servingness across initiatives and efforts for the benefit of all students. The President’s Equity and Change Commission is dedicated to achieving inclusive excellence in our community and culture and throughout the university. CSULB’s Beach 2030 University Action Plans prioritize engaging all students; expanding access to higher education; promoting intellectual achievement; building community; and cultivating resilience.

• Ph.D. in Geoscience or related field at time of application or official notification of completion of the doctoral degree by August 1, 2027.
• Record of research in the broadly defined field of Sedimentology, Stratigraphy, or in any other geoscience discipline that substantially employs sed/strat methods in their research
• Ability to teach an undergraduate course in Sedimentology and Stratigraphy
• Demonstrated commitment to be an effective teacher at undergraduate and graduate levels
• Demonstrated commitment to working successfully with a diverse student population

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in or potential to teach a breadth of undergraduate and graduate-level courses to a diverse student body
• Commitment to learning and incorporating pedagogical best practices to create equitable courses that promote student learning
• A record of academic publication and research activity commensurate with experience in the applicant’s field of expertise
• Demonstrated success or history of effort to obtain funding for research
• Commitment to actively support the success of underrepresented groups in STEM fields through teaching and mentoring

Duties:

• Teach introductory and expertise-related subjects at undergraduate and graduate (M.S. degree) levels, as needed by the department, including sedimentology and stratigraphy. (Mode of instruction may include in-person, hybrid, online, and/or any combination thereof.)
• Mentor undergraduate and Masters-level graduate students in research
• Engage and maintain an active research program involving students and leading to peer-reviewed publications and professional presentations
• Actively pursue external support for research and student funding through grants and contracts
• Collaborate with colleagues in curriculum development and program assessment
• Participate in service to the department, college, university, profession, and community

CSULB seeks to recruit faculty who enthusiastically support the University’s strong commitment to the academic success of all of our students, including 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.

About Our College:
The College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics is a center of scientific learning in Long Beach offering excellent educational opportunities. Our student-centered instructional and research environment fosters equity, diversity, and access; mentors students for lifelong success by elevating character, skills, and mindset; creates scientific knowledge through research; and promotes science and mathematics in our community.

The College's mission is to educate the next diverse generation of scientists and mathematicians, as well as a science-literate citizenry, through inclusive teaching and research programs.

About Our Department:
The Department of Earth Science offers two undergraduate degrees (Geology and Earth Systems), and a Master's degree in Geology. We have approximately 50 undergraduate majors and 35 graduate students. The department emphasizes hands-on practical experience in the field and lab and has excellent instrumentation and equipment to facilitate research and teaching. We are located in a geologically and environmentally diverse area that allows quick access for both research and class field activities.

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

Requests for information should be addressed to:

Dr. Alyssa Abbey, Search Committee Chair
Email: [e-mail]
Assistant Professor, Geological Sciences
California State University, Long Beach
Department of Earth Science
1250 Bellflower Boulevard
Long Beach, CA 90840-9506

Requests for information about the position should be addressed to:

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.

Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant's current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

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.

Pursuant to the CSU Out of State Employment Policy, hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California is prohibited effective January 1, 2022. By prohibiting employment outside of California, the CSU also prohibits hiring and retaining employees working permanently from a business location outside of the United States. Exceptions to the Policy are limited to approved and documented purposes for conducting CSU business outside of California.

All employees who assign and/or oversee work are responsible for ensuring that compliant work controls and procedures consistent with Federal, State and local regulations and University policies are implemented and maintained to provide for the protection of individuals and to safeguard the environment. Everyone is expected to comply with applicable Environmental Health and Safety regulations and University policies, programs and procedures. For more information, the systemwide policy can be found at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/18172024/latest/ and questions may be sent to [e-mail] .

All university program and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Consistent with CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy, as well as state and federal law, CSULB provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. To access CSULB’s full statement on Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment, please visit Equity and Compliance.

Advertised: Sep 17, 2026 (4:00 PM) Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Open until filled