Department of Geology
The Department of Geology at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire invites applications for a 100% one-year Instructional Academic Staff position with a title of Visiting Assistant Professor or in the Lecturer series. The appointment will begin on August 18, 2008.
The Department of Geology currently has eight faculty, seventy two majors/minors, and offers a bachelor’s degree in geology. Students are given an opportunity to choose an emphasis in general geology, hydrogeology and water chemistry, environmental science, or marine geology. The department is well equipped for collaborative research. Our laboratory facilities include a modern electron microscope laboratory (SEM-EDS and JEOL 2010 analytical TEM), Bruker SRS 3000 XRF spectrometer, Thermo-Finnigan Element 2 ICPMS, Rigaku – automated powder diffractometer, 8-station computer laboratory, complete geophysical instrumentation, a high P/T experimental petrology laboratory, micro – FTIR spectrometer, and a hydrogeology laboratory with on-campus water table observation wells, piezometers, and lysimeters. The department has access to other sophisticated equipment through collaborations
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Applicants will be expected to participate in teaching laboratories and field intensive introductory Earth Science course for education majors.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- An M.S. is required but preference will be given to individuals that have a Ph.D. or are ABD in geology or a closely related discipline at the time of appointment.
- A demonstrated ability to teach a laboratory and field intensive introductory Earth Science course for education majors and success in teaching at the undergraduate level may be considered an asset.
- The ability to enhance the diversity of the department and serve as a role model and mentor for women and/or minorities may also be considered an asset.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Interested individuals should provide a letter describing their interest in and qualifications for the position along with a curriculum vita and unofficial copies of university transcripts. The university reserves the right to contact additional references with notice given to the candidates at an appropriate time in the process. A criminal background check will be required prior to employment. Send materials to:
Office of Affirmative Action
P.O. Box 4004
University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI 54702-4004
DEADLINE: For priority consideration, submit application materials by May 9, 2008; however, applications will be considered until the position is filled.
UW-Eau Claire is an AA/EEO employer dedicated to enhancing diversity.
Posted 4/15/08
