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<th style="width: 150px; vertical-align: top; padding:
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rgb(239, 239, 239);">F00212</td>
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<th style="width: 150px; vertical-align: top; padding:
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<td style="padding: 8px; line-height: 1.1em; background:
rgb(239, 239, 239);">Earth and Atmospheric Sciences -
Water Resources - Tenure Track Faculty (Category I )</td>
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<th style="width: 150px; vertical-align: top; padding:
8px; line-height: 1.1em; background: rgb(221, 221,
221);">Position Number</th>
<td style="padding: 8px; line-height: 1.1em; background:
rgb(239, 239, 239);">F 232</td>
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8px; line-height: 1.1em; background: rgb(221, 221,
221);">Salary for Announcement</th>
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<p style="line-height: 18.1200008392334px;">Commensurate
with experience and education.</p>
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<td style="padding: 8px; line-height: 1.1em; background:
rgb(239, 239, 239);">Faculty</td>
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<td style="padding: 8px; line-height: 1.1em; background:
rgb(239, 239, 239);">EAS - Earth & Atmospheric Sci</td>
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221);">EClass Code</th>
<td style="padding: 8px; line-height: 1.1em; background:
rgb(239, 239, 239);">FT Faculty-10 mo with benes</td>
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8px; line-height: 1.1em; background: rgb(221, 221,
221);">Position Summary</th>
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<p style="line-height: 18.1200008392334px;">The
Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences (<span
class="caps">EAS</span>) at the Metropolitan State
University of Denver is seeking applicants for a
tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor rank
to begin teaching August 2015. Applications are
welcomed from candidates with expertise in the
following areas.</p>
<p style="line-height: 18.1200008392334px;">A geographer
or environmental scientist who can teach courses
related to water. Areas of interest could include, but
are not limited to hydrology, fluvial geomorphology,
aquatic chemistry, wastewater, water quality, storm
water management, urban drainage, wetlands,
interaction of environmental processes related to
water, flood management, water conservation, or
landscape-scale dynamics related to water. Familiarity
with Colorado and western water issues and the ability
to teach courses in multiple<span
class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><span
class="caps">EAS</span><span
class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>disciplines is
preferred.</p>
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8px; line-height: 1.1em; background: rgb(221, 221,
221);">Duties/Responsibilities</th>
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<p style="line-height: 18.1200008392334px;">We are
seeking a person with a commitment to excellence in
teaching at a predominately undergraduate institution.
Teaching responsibilities will include upper and lower
division courses in Geography, Environmental Science,
or other areas based on interdisciplinary department
needs. Teaching consists of 12 credits per semester
(typically 3-4 courses per semester). In addition, the
ideal candidate will be expected to re-design or
create new courses, contribute to curriculum
development, integrate scholarly activities and
knowledge into teaching, use current technology, such
as<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><span
class="caps">GIS</span>, to facilitate student
learning, evaluate assessment results to improve their
courses and respective programs, and effectively
advise students. Participation in field experiences,
the General Studies program, First Year Success
Program, and mentoring undergraduate research projects
is expected. Enthusiasm for interdisciplinary research
and new collaborations will be an asset. The
successful candidate will have exhibited the ability
to develop and maintain a publication record and
present their scholarly work at professional
conferences or workshops. It is expected that the
candidate will be able to participate in service
activities that are substantial and meaningful.</p>
<p style="line-height: 18.1200008392334px;">The<span
class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><span
class="caps">EAS</span><span
class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Department
resides in the newly renovated Science building on the
Auraria campus located strategically in downtown
Denver. The Department offers degrees in Land Use
(Geography, Geology,<span
class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><span
class="caps">GIS</span>, and Planning),
Environmental Science, and Meteorology. Within the<span
class="caps">EAS</span><span
class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Department,
there are two<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><span
class="caps">GIS</span><span
class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>computer
laboratories, an Integrated Science classroom, two
Geology/Geography classrooms, a Meteorology computer
laboratory, and multiple classrooms. For a list of
courses commonly taught in<span
class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><span
class="caps">EAS</span>, please visit
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.msudenver.edu/registrar/classschedules/">http://www.msudenver.edu/registrar/classschedules/</a>.</p>
<p style="line-height: 18.1200008392334px;">The
University is particularly interested in applicants
who have experience working with students from diverse
backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving
access to higher education for under-represented
groups.</p>
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8px; line-height: 1.1em; background: rgb(221, 221,
221);">Required Qualifications</th>
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rgb(239, 239, 239);">
<p style="line-height: 18.1200008392334px;">Doctorate in
Geography, Environmental Science, or a related<span
class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><span
class="caps">EAS</span><span
class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>field by
August 2015</p>
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8px; line-height: 1.1em; background: rgb(221, 221,
221);">Preferred Qualifications</th>
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<p style="line-height: 18.1200008392334px;">Willing to
teach 12 credit hours per semester.<br>
Previous teaching experience at an institution of
higher education (includes teaching experience as a
graduate assistant.)<span
class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
Experience working with students from diverse
backgrounds.<br>
Expertise in Colorado and western US topics applicable
to the<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><span
class="caps">EAS</span><span
class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Department.<br>
Ability to teach General Studies courses.<br>
Willing to teach courses in the First Year Success
Program.<br>
Experience as the instructor of record for a college
course.<br>
Knowledge of curriculum development.<br>
Familiarity evaluating assessment results to improve
courses and/or programs.<br>
Proficient advising students.<br>
Experience conducting research with undergraduate
students.<br>
Familiar with<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><span
class="caps">GIS</span><span
class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>techniques/technology.<br>
Established a record of publishing.<br>
Ability to present research at conferences.<br>
Willing to perform service activities.</p>
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8px; line-height: 1.1em; background: rgb(221, 221,
221);">Posting date</th>
<td style="padding: 8px; line-height: 1.1em; background:
rgb(239, 239, 239);">10/27/2014</td>
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221);">Closing date</th>
<td style="padding: 8px; line-height: 1.1em; background:
rgb(239, 239, 239);">12/10/2014</td>
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<th style="width: 150px; vertical-align: top; padding:
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<td style="padding: 8px; line-height: 1.1em; background:
rgb(239, 239, 239);">Close on Closing Date</td>
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8px; line-height: 1.1em; background: rgb(221, 221,
221);">Special Instructions to Applicants</th>
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rgb(239, 239, 239);">
<p style="line-height: 18.1200008392334px;"><span
class="caps">IMPORTANT</span>: In order to be
considered as an applicant you must apply via the
online application system, <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="http://www.msudenverjobs.com">www.msudenverjobs.com</a>.</p>
<p style="line-height: 18.1200008392334px;">Required
application materials include a cover letter that
contains a concise personal statement addressing which
courses the candidate would teach, the candidate’s
vision and plans for research, and a reflection on how
the candidate would integrate within the department.
Additional required materials include a CV, a
statement of teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching
excellence, unofficial transcripts, and contact
information for three (3) references. Review of
applications will begin in December 2014, but the
position will remain open until filled.<span
class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><span
class="caps">ABD</span><span
class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>will be
considered, but Ph.D. must be in hand by August 2015.
For additional<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><span
class="caps">EAS</span>Department information,
please visit <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.msudenver.edu/eas/">http://www.msudenver.edu/eas/</a>. For
questions or more information, please contact Dr.
Jason Janke, Chair of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
at 303-556-3072 or <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:jjanke1@msudenver.edu">jjanke1@msudenver.edu</a>.</p>
<p style="line-height: 18.1200008392334px;">If you are
unable to attach copies of transcripts at the time of
application you will need to submit them via e-mail,
fax, or mail.<br>
E-mail: <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:jjanke1@msudenver.edu">jjanke1@msudenver.edu</a><br>
Fax: 303-556-4436<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
Mail: Search F 232<br>
Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences<br>
<span class="caps">MSU</span><span
class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Denver<br>
P.O. Box 173362, CB 22<br>
Denver CO 80217-3362</p>
<p style="line-height: 18.1200008392334px;">Official
transcripts will be required of the candidate selected
for hire.</p>
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