The Department of Geological Sciences at California State University Fullerton invites 
applications for a tenure-track, Assistant Professorship that will begin August 2008. The 
successful candidate is expected to develop an active, field-based, externally-funded 
research program in Hydrogeochemistry involving undergraduate and Master’s students 
and must be committed to excellence in teaching the diverse student population at CSU 
Fullerton. A Ph.D. in Geological Sciences is required at the time of appointment.

Teaching responsibilities will include general education classes (e.g., oceanography, 
physical geology) and upper-division/graduate courses (e.g., aqueous geochemistry and/
or contaminant transport, hydrogeology/hydrology) in the candidate’s field of expertise.  
The department places a strong emphasis on field-based instruction in all class offerings. 
For a complete description of the requirements, go to http://diversity.fullerton.edu/

The Department currently has approximately 80 undergraduate majors, 25 MS students 
and 12 full-time faculty. Fullerton’s location offers convenient access to coastal, 
mountain, and desert environments, providing many opportunities for field-based 
research and instruction. Abundant collaborative research and teaching opportunities exist 
within the Departments of Geological Sciences, Biological Sciences, Chemistry and 
Biochemistry and the Environmental Studies Program. Applicants are encouraged to visit 
http://geology.fullerton.edu/ for additional information regarding research and 
curriculum.

To apply, please send 1) a detailed curriculum vita; 2) a letter of application; 3) a 
teaching statement that includes: a discussion of relevant course work and/or experience 
in preparation for teaching, a list of courses you would feel comfortable teaching, and a 
statement of your teaching philosophy; 4) a statement of your future research plans and 
goals; and 5) letters of recommendation from at least three references familiar with your 
teaching and research potential. Applicants and referees should send materials directly 
to: Search Committee Chair, Department of Geological Sciences, California State 
University, 800 N. State College Blvd., Fullerton, California 92834-6850.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.  To insure full consideration, 
submit all application materials by November 19, 2007.

CSU Fullerton is an Equal Opportunity/Title IX/503/504/VEVRA/ADA Employer