[Hiring] Assistant Professor in Geological Sciences @Job Details

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.

• Research incorporates data from ground-based remote sensing or observations from uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAV) or satellites.
• 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
• Engage undergraduate and graduate students in scholarly activities and develop an extramurally funded research program.
• Produce scholarly publications, assist in curriculum development, advise students, serve on department, college, and university committees, and engage in professional activities.
• Contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community and commit 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.
• 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) addressing 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.