[ES_JOBS_NET] Assistant Professor in Sedimentary Geology, Iowa State University

[Christine Wiedinmyer]

Assistant Professor in Sedimentary Geology

 

https://www.iastatejobs.com/postings/36760

 


Posting Number

800202


Working Title

Assistant Professor in Sedimentary Geology


Advertised Employing Department

Geological & Atmospheric Sciences


Appointment Type

Faculty - Tenure-Eligible


Base of Employment

B - Faculty (9 Months)


Full or Part Time

Full-Time


Pay Frequency

Monthly


Proposed Start Date

08/16/2019


Proposed End Date or Length of Term

	

Number of Months Employed Per Year

9


Summary of Duties and Responsibilities

The Department of Geological and Atmospheric Sciences in the College of
Liberal Arts and Sciences at Iowa State University invites applicants for a
tenure-track position at the rank of assistant professor.

The successful candidate will be expected to build a nationally recognized,
externally funded research program; mentor graduate and undergraduate
students; and teach undergraduate and graduate courses, including in
sedimentary geology. Research should complement existing strengths in the
department, which include climate modeling, paleoclimatology, environmental
geochemistry, glaciology, hydrogeology, geophysics, economic geology,
structural geology, and geoscience education.

Additionally, the successful candidate will have a commitment to excellence
in research, teaching at all levels, and performance of service duties.


Required Education and Experience

PhD in Geosciences or related field.


Preferred Education and Experience

Record of publication/creative activity.

Demonstrated potential to establish a successful, externally funded research
program that complements existing strengths in the department.

Demonstrated potential for collaboration with other faculty and
departments/units on campus.

Demonstrated potential to attain excellence in teaching at the graduate and
undergraduate levels including sedimentary geology.

Postdoctoral experience.


Required Licensure(s)/Certification(s)

	

Preferred Licensure(s)/Certification(s)

	

Department/Program & College Description

The Department of Geological and Atmospheric Sciences is staffed by 22
faculty and has an operating budget of about $3M. The Department has areas
of strength in climate and Quaternary Geology, microscale and mesoscale
meteorology, hydrology, solid-earth processes, and geoscience education.
Research facilities include a Linux computing cluster with 16 nodes, each
containing quad-core processers, and state-of-the-art laboratory facilities
in stable isotope geochemistry, analogue tectonic modeling, biogeochemistry,
and glaciology. Programs in geology and meteorology serve a total of ~170
undergraduate majors, and the Department is a principal contributor to the
University's environmental science program. About 40 M.S. and Ph.D. students
are enrolled in the geology and meteorology graduate programs. Generous
support for the Department is provided by an active group of alumni. The
Geology Program runs a multi-use, newly renovated field station in northwest
Wyoming with a 60-year tradition of providing immersive education for
students from across the country. For further information, please visit
http://www.ge-at.iastate.edu/.


About Iowa State University and the Ames Community

Iowa State University is classified as a Carnegie Foundation
Doctoral/Research University-Extensive, a member of the Association of
American Universities (AAU), and ranked by U.S. News and World Report as one
of the top public universities in the nation. More than 36,000 students are
enrolled and are served by over 6,200 faculty and staff.
Iowa State University is a global and culturally diverse university
committed to providing an inclusive, equitable, and diverse environment for
both learning and employment. We know that diversity in experience and
perspective is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving
complex problems, and building an inclusive academic community. At Iowa
State, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have
experience working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituents. The
university has an expectation that all employees will demonstrate a
contribution to diversity and inclusion as embodied in Iowa State
University's Principles of Community.
Ames, Iowa is a progressive community of 60,000, located approximately 30
minutes north of Des Moines, and recently voted one of the best college
towns in the nation.
Iowa State University is an equal opportunity employer committed to
excellence through diversity and strongly encourages applications from all
qualified applicants, including women, underrepresented populations, and
veterans. ISU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples, is
dedicated to work-life balance through an array of policies, and is an NSF
ADVANCEinstitution.
All employees are expected to exhibit and convey good citizenship within the
program, the department, college, university activities, collegial
interactions, and maintain the highest standards of integrity and ethical
behavior.


Department Contact Name

Neal Iverson


Department Contact Phone

515-294-8048


Department Contact Email

niverson at iastate.edu


Department/Unit Website

ge-at.iastate.edu


Location (if other than Ames)

	

Additional Information

PhD must be conferred by the start date of the appointment.

Research and teaching opportunities for this position exist at the Iowa
State University Geology Field Station, located in the Bighorn Basin,
Wyoming.


Application Instructions

To apply for this position, please click on "Apply to this job" and complete
the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the
following:

1) Curriculum Vitae/Resume
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
3) Statement of Teaching and Research 
4) Reference Contact Information for Three References

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email
employment at iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.


Guaranteed Consideration Date

01/07/2019


Pre-Employment Screening

All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent upon the
university's verification of credentials and other information required by
federal and state law, ISU policies/procedures, and may include the
completion of a background check and/or a consumer credit check.


Quick Link

 <http://www.iastatejobs.com/postings/36610>
http://www.iastatejobs.com/postings/36610


EO Statement

Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without
regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, genetic information, national origin, marital status, disability,
or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against. Inquiries
can be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity, 3410 Beardshear Hall,
515 Morrill Road, 515 294-7612, email  <mailto:eooffice at iastate.edu>
eooffice at iastate.edu.

 

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