Field-Oriented Physical Geography Tenure-Track Faculty

California State University; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

California State University, Northridge invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Physical Geography within the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses and develop field-based earth system research while contributing to service and program development.

Preferred areas include climatology, meteorology, geomorphology, or integrative physical geography, with emphasis on fieldwork with students in

Qualifications

• PhD in Geography or closely related field by appointment.
• Evidence of effective, student-centered teaching in online and on-campus environments.
• Field-based expertise in physical geography.
• Expertise in climatology, meteorology, geomorphology, or integrative physical geography.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate physical geography courses.
• Maintain weekly office hours and participate in department meetings and assessment of student learning.
• Contribute to department, college, and university service; engage in scholarly activity and external grants.
• Develop field-based research with opportunities for student involvement; mentor senior theses and graduate work.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Field-based research

Student mentorship

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

PhD in Geography

Job description

California State University, Northridge invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Physical Geography within the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses and develop field-based earth system research while contributing to service and program development.

Preferred areas include climatology, meteorology, geomorphology, or integrative physical geography, with emphasis on fieldwork with students in