CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LONG BEACH

California State University, Long Beach is a large, comprehensive university, with a student body of more than 34,500 and over 2,100 full and part-time faculty, offering 82 baccalaureate and 69 master's degrees in the liberal arts, applied and professional fields.

Department of Geological Sciences

TENURE-TRACK FACULTY OPENING

Bert L. and Ethel J. Conrey

Endowed Chair in Hydrogeology

POSITION: Associate Professor; Full Professor rank will be considered for exceptional and experienced candidates.

RECRUITMENT #: 429

EFFECTIVE DATE: August 25, 2008

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. in hydrogeology or related field with a record of successful teaching and grant- and contract-supported research in hydrogeology.  The specific area of research is open, but contaminant transport, groundwater/surface water interactions, and groundwater management are areas of particular interest.  A record of published research and a record of supervision of graduate student thesis/dissertation research in hydrogeology. Experience in teaching a variety of hydrogeology courses at upper-division undergraduate and graduate level. Strong evidence of potential for developing and sustaining an independent, externally funded research program involving students that will lead to scientific publications and presentations.  Ability to communicate effectively with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: An established hydrogeologist with demonstrated excellence in teaching and research and existing connections with the professional community.  Demonstration of the abilities necessary to develop and lead a graduate level (M.S. degree) program in applied hydrogeology.  A record of successfully supervising graduate student research.  An ability or desire to collaborate with faculty in geological sciences and civil engineering to develop a hydrogeology program of prominence in Southern California.  Ability or desire to integrate geophysical and geochemical methods that will build upon existing strengths in the department. 

DUTIES: To develop and lead a graduate (M.S. level) program in hydrogeology involving faculty from Geological Sciences and Civil Engineering, supported by the annual return from the $1 million Bert and Ethel Conrey endowment and a long-term development campaign, in addition to start-up funding.  Primary responsibilities are to teach and to train B.S. and M.S. students for employment with environmental geology and engineering firms, to develop a graduate program of prominence, to secure external support through grants and contracts, and to maintain a research program recognized for excellence. Participate in department, university, and community service.

PROBABLE SALARY RANGE:        $70,000 - $100,000, depending upon rank and experience.

APPLICATION: Review of applications will commence January 14, 2008; position will remain open until filled.  Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching and research interests, and three letters of recommendation directly from references to:

Geological Sciences Search Committee

Department of Geological Sciences

California State University, Long Beach

1250 Bellflower Blvd.

Long Beach, CA 90840-3902

Telephone: (562) 985-4809; Fax: (562) 985-8638; Email: scfinney@csulb.edu

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