[Hiring] Assistant Professor @CSU Careers

Role Description

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona invites applications for a tenure track faculty position in the Department of Geological Sciences. The department is seeking new faculty (as Assistant Professor) specializing in remote sensing / GIS / geospatial technology, particularly as applied to earth science problems.

• The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and research.
• Applications are invited from geoscientists whose research incorporates data from ground-based remote sensing or observations from uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAV) or satellites.
• The position is open to a broad range of research specializations, such as:
  • Natural hazards
  • Active tectonics
  • Geoinformatics
  • Environmental geoscience
  • Economic geology
  • Climate change
• Teaching responsibilities will typically consist of a mix of geoscience courses at the lower division, upper division, and graduate levels, including classes in:
  • Geographic Information Systems
  • Remote Sensing
  • Other specialty courses in the candidate’s area of expertise
• The successful candidate is expected to engage undergraduate and graduate students in scholarly activities and develop an extramurally funded research program.
• Established ties to research institutions, industry, or government agencies are beneficial.
• The applicant is also expected to produce scholarly publications, assist in curriculum development, advise students, serve on department, college, and university committees, and engage in professional activities.
• We seek candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community and are committed to teaching in an inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• A PhD from an accredited university in Geology, Geophysics, Environmental Geoscience or a directly related science or engineering discipline (degree must be conferred by the start date of the position).
• College or university teaching experience, at least at the level of a teaching assistant.
• Demonstrated potential to establish an active earth science research program with undergraduate and master’s students that broadens our current disciplinary expertise.
• Experience with data collection and/or analysis using modern remote sensing instrumentation and GIS software.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students, staff, and faculty from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Requirements

• University teaching experience as the instructor of record with evidence of excellence in teaching.
• Experience involving undergraduate and graduate students in research.
• Publication record appropriate for experience level of the candidate.
• Interest in including the use of the Department’s existing UAV and remote sensing equipment in research and teaching.
• Established ties to research institutions, industry and/or government agencies.
• Experience in writing proposals for external funding.
• Interest in developing intradepartmental and cross-campus collaborations.

Application Process

• A completed application will consist of:
  • Cover letter describing interest in the position, relevant experience, and how you meet the minimum and preferred qualifications;
  • Curriculum vitae;
  • Teaching Philosophy statement (2-page max) that addresses Cal Poly Pomona’s commitment to excellence in education;
  • Research Statement (2-page max);
  • The names and contact information for at least three individuals that can serve as references;
  • Unofficial transcripts.
• Finalists for the position will be:
  • Expected to attend an on-campus interview, which will consist of a research presentation and an interactive teaching demonstration with students and faculty;
  • Required to provide official transcripts for highest degree before the on-campus interview;
  • Required to provide three letters of reference dated within the last two years.
• The position is open until filled. First consideration will be given to completed applications received no later than December 1, 2026.
• Please direct inquiries to Nick Van Buer ([email protected]) or Bryan Murray ([email protected]).
• Applications accepted only via PageUp — online application portal — for University hires.