[ES_JOBS_NET] Tenure-track Assistant Professor, Geomorphology/Hydrogeology, SUNY Fredonia, Fredonia, NY

Wentao Cao cao at fredonia.edu
Mon Oct 15 10:39:20 MDT 2018


*About State University of New York at Fredonia:*

The State University of New York at Fredonia is a comprehensive, selective,
public, residential, liberal arts university located in beautiful Western
New York, just minutes from Lake Erie. Founded in 1826, the university is
among the most storied in the State University of New York system and is
the first in the SUNY system to be awarded the SUNY Shared Governance
Award. It is home to a world-renowned School of Music and over 100 degree
programs in the liberal arts, natural and social sciences, education,
mathematics, and business. Fredonia also features cutting-edge programs in
the emerging fields of technology, service, and communication and is
consistently ranked among the top public, master's granting universities in
the North by U.S. News and World Report.

Fredonia is known for its strong academic programs, attractive architecture
and grounds, rich campus life, and commitment to student engagement and
success.  Fredonia is focused on ensuring that all Fredonia students,
utilizing knowledge developed through a broad range of intellectual
experiences, will be:

   - Skilled (develop Intellectual and Applied Skills, Literacies and
   Knowledge),
   - Connected (engage Community and Diversity: Local Stewardship, Global
   Citizenship),
   - Creative (demonstrate Scholarship, Artistry, and Innovation), and
   - Responsible (activate Sustainability, Ethics, Leadership, and
   Professionalism).

Read a message <http://www.fredonia.edu/president/> from State University
of New York at Fredonia's President.


*Job Description:*

Fredonia, State University of New York invites applications for a
Geomorphologist/Hydrogeologist at the rank of Assistant Professor, tenure
track, beginning Fall 2019. This is a unique opportunity to join the long
tradition of commitment to inclusiveness in the Department of Geology &
Environmental Sciences.  We are seeking a creative and collaborative
colleague who will engage in excellence in teaching, scholarship, and
service within both our majors and general education programs.

This position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
package.

*Rewards & Benefits*

   - Competitive compensation plus comprehensive benefits plan including
   health, dental, and vision insurance and retirement plan options including
   a fixed pension plan or a 401(A) with generous employer contributions;
   - Paid leave provisions including sick and holiday leave; impressive
   educational benefits including tuition-free study plus supplemental tuition
   aid;
   - A rich array of services, programs and benefits to help employees
   advance in their career and enhance the quality of their personal life,
   including professional development programs and services, employee EAP and
   wellness programs, discounted membership to the on-campus fitness center,
   and access to the Campus and Community Child Care Center.

*KEY RESPONSIBILITIES*

Reporting to the Chair, the successful candidate will:

   - Teach courses in Geomorphology & Hydrogeology, as well as contributing
   to our general education course offerings;
   - Contribute to curriculum development and refinement;
   - Provide academic advisement to students;
   - Participate in Search Committees and provide service to the
   department, college, university, and profession;
   - Be aware of, understand, and follow all university policies.


*Requirements:*

*MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS*

   - Ph.D. in geosciences, or closely related field, by September 1, 2019;
   - Ability to teach geomorphology and hydrogeology to upper-level majors;
   - Ability to teach environmental methods and environmental assessment to
   majors;
   - Ability to establish a program of research in the candidate's area of
   expertise;
   - Commitment to diversity and the needs of diverse learners;
   - Demonstrated commitment and ability to work with a diverse group of
   students, faculty, staff and constituents in support of campus and
   department mission;

*PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS*

   - Doctoral focus in Geomorphology or Hydrogeology
   - Demonstrated excellence in teaching to both majors and nonmajors
   - Teaching experience in Introductory Geology, Environmental
   Methods, Environmental Assessment, Geomorphology,
   Hydrogeology, Environmental Sciences, GIS, and/or Geochemistry
   - Familiarity of the geology of Western New York
   - Experience in the application of geospatial technology in research
   - Experience working with remotely sensed imagery & image processing
   techniques
   - Experience and interest in advising undergraduate student research
   - Experience and interest in experiential learning, including leading
   field trips
   - Experience and effectiveness with instructional technologies
   - Significant publication in the field
   - Effective oral and written communication skills
   - Demonstrated commitment to the university, division, and profession
   - Interest in, and commitment to, community engagement


*Additional Information:*

This is a full-time, term appointed, tenure track position beginning
September 1, 2019*.*

Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Fredonia prides itself on an outstanding workforce. To continually support
organizational excellence, the university conducts background screens on
applicants.

An Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer, Fredonia provides for,
and promotes, equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms
and conditions of employment, without discrimination.

Pursuant to University policy, the University is committed to fostering a
diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as
ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services,
programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color,
national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity,
sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic
characteristics, military status, or domestic violence victim status.
Employees, students, applicants or other members of the University
community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may
not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law, or treated
adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.

The University's policy is in accordance with federal and state laws and
regulations prohibiting unlawful discrimination and harassment. These laws
include the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972,
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as Amended by the Equal
Employment Opportunity Act of 1972, and the New York State Human Rights
Law. These laws prohibit discrimination and harassment, including sexual
harassment and sexual violence.

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the
Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an
applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any
prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a
conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has
been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's
Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at
info at goer.ny.gov.


*Application Instructions:*

Interested candidates shall apply and submit the required documents listed
below by clicking on the APPLY NOW button.  Complete applications received
by October 31, 2018 will be given full consideration. Names and contact
information for three professional references are required as part of the
application.

   - Cover Letter
   - Resume/CV
   - Teaching statement which details teaching experience and preferred
   pedagogies
   - Research statement describing past work and future plans, including
   the incorporation of undergraduates

Note: After submitting your Resume/CV, the subsequent page gives you
instructions that enable you to upload the additional, required documents.



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Wentao Cao
Assistant Professor in Geology
Department of Geology and Environmental Sciences
230A Jewett Hall
The State University of New York at Fredonia
Fredonia, NY 14063 U.S.A
Phone: 716-673-3884
Email: cao at fredonia.edu
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