The San Diego State University Department of Geological Sciences is seeking to augment the existing expertise in Geological Sciences by adding a structural or tectonic geologist. Specifically we are seeking a geologist who focuses on aspects of structural geology and/or active tectonics through the use of field studies, applied geophysics, computational techniques and/or models. If hired, the applicant will be expected to teach courses in geology including: Basic and Advanced Structural Geology, Basic and Advanced Field Methods and upper division or graduate classes that directly relate to their area of research as well as general education elective courses related to the candidate’s area of expertise. Candidates will be expected to establish an externally-funded research program related to their area of focus. Additionally, the applicant will be expected to advise undergraduate research, supervise graduate students and participate in the shared-governance model of the Department, College and University as well as conduct service and outreach activities.

The successful applicant will demonstrate a trajectory of research and teaching appropriate for the level of an early career assistant professor, including an established publication record, demonstrated capacity for securing external funding and teaching experience. A PhD in Geology or related field is required for the position. Post-doctoral research experience is a benefit, but not required. Applicants must have a PhD before accepting any offer and offers are contingent on verification of academic qualifications.

About the Department

The San Diego State University Department of Geological Sciences is composed of two programs, the Geological Sciences Program (GSP) and the Environmental Science Program (ESP). The GSP is the fifth oldest program in California and has solid traditions in excellence in education and research. The GSP faculty is composed of individuals who teach and conduct research related to theoretical seismology, neotectonics, marine/coastal geology, sedimentology, stratigraphy, Quaternary geology, deep earth geophysics, near surface geophysics, hydrology, geochemistry and structural geology. The ESP program was added to the Department in Spring 2017 and has growing interdisciplinary expertise in aspects of water, climate and coupled human-earth interactions. The Department has a small, but vibrant community of undergraduate students (~85 GSP & ~115 ESP majors) approximately 20 Geology MS students and 9 PhD students in the Joint Doctoral Program in Applied Geophysics with Scripps Institute of Oceanography at UCSD.

The Building Inclusionary Excellence Program

This position may also be eligible for the SDSU Building on Inclusive Excellence (BIE) hiring program that creates additional faculty lines for candidates who meet two or more of the criteria listed in https://diversity.sdsu.edu/inclusion/BIECriteria. To be considered for one of these additional BIE hires, candidates should identify in their letter of application how they meettwo or more of the criteria.

About the University

SDSU is a large, diverse, urban university and Hispanic-Serving Institution with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence. Our campus community is diverse in many ways, including race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, pregnancy, medical condition, and covered veteran status. We strive to build and sustain a welcoming environment for all. SDSU is seeking applicants with demonstrated experience in and/or commitment to teaching and working effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and members of underrepresented groups. The College of Sciences is host to a large number of federally-funded minority training programs (described at http://www.sci.sdsu.edu/casa/).

How to apply

Apply via Interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/67226. Review of applications will begin 21 October 2019, and will continue until the position is filled. Incomplete applications are not guaranteed full consideration. Please direct questions about the position to the search committee chair, Dr. Allen Gontz, agontz@sdsu.edu.

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 as a condition of employment.

A background check (including a criminal records check) 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.

SDSU is a Title IX, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, or covered veteran status.