Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Position at CSUN - Geophysics

On behalf of Doug Yule, California State University, Northridge
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TENURE TRACK ASSISTANT PROFESSOR: GEOPHYSICS CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY NORTHRIDGE

The Department of Geological Sciences at California State University, Northridge invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position at the level of Assistant Professor in Solid Earth Geophysics or Earthquake Processes. The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. at the time of appointment. Experience in post-doctoral research and/or University-level lecture instruction is desirable. We seek an innovative geophysicist with technical expertise in passive or active source seismology, geodynamics, numerical modeling, or earthquake geophysics. We particularly seek candidates who both complement our current research program and integrate across tectonics and geophysics. We offer B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees in Geology and in Geophysics. The successful candidate is expected to develop a vigorous research program, which includes seeking extramural funding, publishing peer-reviewed papers, and involving undergraduate and M.S. students. Furthermore, the successful candidate is expected to demonstrate teaching excellence and provide effective instruction to students of diverse backgrounds in a multicultural setting. A successful candidate will enthusiastically contribute to teaching courses that provide rigorous preparation for students in our geophysics program at a range of levels. Course offerings include: an introductory course Living with Earthquakes in California, a new undergraduate core course in Earth Tectonics and Structure, undergraduate courses in geophysics, and elective offerings at the upper-division and/or graduate level in the candidate’s research specialty.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, three letters of recommendation, statement of teaching philosophy and experience, and statement of research interests. Electronic submissions are strongly encouraged and should be sent to: geophysics.search@csun.edu. Materials can also be sent to: Geophysics Search Committee, Department of Geological Sciences, California State University Northridge, 18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, CA 91330-8266. Review of applications will begin on 1 January 2015. Priority will be given to applications received by this date, but the position remains open until filled. For additional information, see http://www.csun.edu/geology. The University is an EO/AA employer.