SEDIMENTARY GEOLOGIST - CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, FRESNO

SEDIMENTARY GEOLOGIST
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, FRESNO

The Dept of Earth & Environmental Sciences at California State University, Fresno seeks a broadly trained, field-oriented geologist for a tenure-track assistant professor position in Sedimentary Geology or closely related field. Duties include teaching undergraduate and graduate level courses, mentoring students, conducting research in the area of expertise, and engaging in university service. Candidates are expected to demonstrate a commitment to and potential for teaching excellence, research, and scholarly activities, including successful grantsmanship and research publications.

Applicants must hold an earned Ph.D. in geology or a related earth sciences field. Further information about the position and how to apply can be found at http://apptrkr.com/217727 (vacancy # 11723). Individuals must submit an on-line application, including a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statements of teaching philosophy and research interests, and the names and contact information of five references. Three letters of recommendation should also be mailed directly to the search committee chair. For more information, please contact the search committee chair, Dr. Robert Dundas at rdundas@csufresno.edu. Information about the department can be found at http://csufresno.edu/geology.

The position will remain open until filled. Full consideration will be given to those applications received by January 5, 2012. We plan to conduct phone interviews of short-listed candidates during the first three weeks of January. We encourage applications from minorities, women, and other underrepresented groups. The University is actively committed to diversity, see www.csufresno.edu/diversity.