Department of Geology
The Department of Geology at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the area of Earth and Environmental Science, with an appointment that begins August 24, 2009.
The Department of Geology offers a B.S. degree in geology and consists of eight faculty and approximately eighty majors/minors. Students may choose an emphasis in general geology, hydrogeology and water chemistry, or environmental science. A recently developed program in earth and space science leads to a grade 6-12 teaching certification. The department prides itself on a long tradition and central focus on collaborative student/faculty research. Laboratory facilities include a state-of-the-art electron microscope facility (SEM-EDS and JEOL 2010 analytical TEM), a modern analytical geochemistry laboratory containing a Thermo-Finnigan Element 2 HR-ICPMS, a Siemens SRS 3000 XRF spectrometer, and a Rigaku powder diffractometer, a high P/T experimental petrology laboratory, micro- FTIR spectrometer, a 12-station petrography laboratory, a structure/hydrogeology laboratory consisting of a 10-station computer laboratory, geophysical instrumentation, and an on-campus hydrogeology laboratory with water table observation wells, piezometers, and lysimeters. The Department is a collaborative member of the Materials Science Center, a consortium between Biology, Chemistry, Geology and Physics focused on nanoscience, materials science research and industrial collaboration.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- The primary responsibility will be to develop a laboratory and field intensive lower division Earth and Environmental Science course for general education and education students.
- In addition, the successful applicant will have the opportunity to develop courses in their area of specialty and to collaborate on interdisciplinary courses with faculty from other departments and across the university.
- The successful applicant will be expected to develop interdisciplinary Earth and Environmental Science curricula that will integrate with the newly developed Watershed Institute for Collaborative Environmental Studies and the Freshmen Gateway Colloquia.
- The establishment of a successful collaborative student-faculty research program within the area of specialization is required.
- Other standard faculty duties include providing academic advising to students as assigned, participating in University Faculty governance through service on Department, College, and University committees as appropriate, and performing scholarly activity, conducting research as appropriate in your area of specialization, and engaging in service to the University and the community.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- A completed Ph.D. in geology, environmental science or a closely related discipline is required at the time of appointment.
- This position requires a demonstrated ability to teach an inquiry-based, laboratory and field intensive, introductory Earth and Environmental Science course for the General Education program and education majors (grades 1-9).
- Area of specialization is open, but should be focused on earth and environmental sciences, including but not limited to: the interface of geology and biology, environmental remediation, microbes in the environment or earth resources.
- The following attributes are considered assets for the position:
- success in teaching earth science at the undergraduate level.
- a demonstrated record of scholarship and grant acquisition.
- the ability to participate in team-taught courses within the department and across the universitythe ability to add to the synergistic, collaborative nature of the department.
- the ability to enhance the diversity of the department and serve as a role model and mentor for women and/or minorities.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Interested individuals should provide a letter describing their background, qualifications for the position, and a statement of both teaching and research interests, a curriculum vitae and unofficial copies of university transcripts. This packet should be sent electronically via e-mail (PDFs strongly preferred) to GeologyHire@uwec.edu . Three individual referees must submit letters of recommendation electronically or by mail addressed to:
Dr. J. Brian Mahoney, Chair
Department of Geology
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI 54702-4004
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.
DEADLINE: For priority consideration, submit application materials by January 15, 2009; however, applications will be considered until the position is filled.
UW-Eau Claire is an AA/EEO employer dedicated to enhancing diversity.
Posted 11/7/08
