<div dir="ltr"><div><div class="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:115%"><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><b>Tenure-track faculty position in Physics / Environmental Studies (Earth Scientist)</b></font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:115%"><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><b><br></b></font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:115%"><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><b>St. Olaf College, Northfield, Minnesota</b></font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:115%"><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><b><br></b></font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:18.4px"><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><b>Summary:</b></font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="line-height:115%">The
Department of Physics and Department of Environmental Studies at St. Olaf
College invite applications for a jointly appointed Earth Scientist. Responsibilities will include teaching core
courses at all levels in Physics and
Environmental Studies, including courses in Geophysics, and Global Climate
Change. The successful candidate will demonstrate potential for developing a
research program in the earth sciences amenable to participation by
undergraduate students and demonstrating potential for external funding.
Post-doctoral experience and/or prior teaching experience is desirable and a
PhD in an Earth Science field by Sept. 1, 2017 required. Evaluation of completed applications will
begin on January 20, 2017.</span><span style="line-height:115%"><br></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:115%"><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><br></font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:115%"><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><br></font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:115%"><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><b>Full description:</b></font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:garamond,serif">The Department
of Physics and Department of Environmental Studies at St. Olaf College invite
applications for a full-time, jointly-appointed tenure track position in Earth
Science at the Assistant Professor level to begin in August 15, 2017. </span><span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:garamond,serif">The successful
candidate will contribute to curricular and scholarly activity in both
departments, and will be expected to teach 1) core courses at all levels in the
physics major, and 2) Geophysics, Global Climate Change, and core
interdisciplinary and special topics courses in environmental studies. We are
particularly interested in applicants who will contribute to the departments’
commitment to increasing access and opportunities for populations which are
currently under-represented in areas such as Physics, Earth Science, and
Environmental Studies. Start-up funds are available. </span><span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:garamond,serif">Qualifications. </span></b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:garamond,serif">Candidates
must</span><span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span> </span></p><p class="gmail-MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:garamond,serif">●<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;font-family:"times new roman""> </span></span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:garamond,serif">hold a Ph.D. in an Earth Science field
by September 1, 2017<span></span></span></p><p class="gmail-MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:garamond,serif">●<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;font-family:"times new roman""> </span></span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:garamond,serif">show potential for excellence in
teaching in a liberal arts setting and for developing a research program
amenable to participation by undergraduate students<span></span></span></p><p class="gmail-MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:garamond,serif">●<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;font-family:"times new roman""> </span></span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:garamond,serif">have the ability to teach at all levels
in the undergraduate physics and environmental studies curricula<span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:garamond,serif">Additional
desirable qualifications include postdoctoral research experience and/or previous
teaching experience. We are particularly interested in candidates who can
develop courses that serve/connect both departments.</span><span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:garamond,serif">Responsibilities. </span></b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:garamond,serif">The successful candidate will have responsibilities in three main
areas.</span><span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span> </span></p><p class="gmail-MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:garamond,serif">●<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;font-family:"times new roman""> </span></span><b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:garamond,serif">Teaching.
</span></b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:garamond,serif">Teach core
courses at all levels in the physics and environmental studies majors. The
normal teaching load is six course-equivalents per year, divided evenly between
the two departments. <br>
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<b><span></span></b></span></p><p class="gmail-MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:garamond,serif">●<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;font-family:"times new roman""> </span></span><b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:garamond,serif">Scholarship.
</span></b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:garamond,serif">Develop a
research program with the potential to attract external funding and suitable
for participation by undergraduate students, including summer research
opportunities that attract interest from majors in both departments.<br>
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<b><span></span></b></span></p><p class="gmail-MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:garamond,serif">●<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;font-family:"times new roman""> </span></span><b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:garamond,serif">Service.
</span></b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:garamond,serif">Serve as an
academic advisor to undergraduate students and enhance organizational
effectiveness and community life through service to the departments and the
college. <b><span></span></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:garamond,serif">Application Procedure. </span></b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:garamond,serif">Applicants must submit materials online at</span><a href="https://stolaf.hiretouch.com/"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:garamond,serif;color:windowtext;text-decoration:none"> </span></a><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:garamond,serif"><a href="https://stolaf.hiretouch.com/">https://stolaf.hiretouch.com/</a>. A complete application consists of</span><span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span> </span></p><p class="gmail-MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:garamond,serif">●<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;font-family:"times new roman""> </span></span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:garamond,serif">a cover letter introducing yourself and
describing your interest in and qualifications for the position.<span></span></span></p><p class="gmail-MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:garamond,serif">●<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;font-family:"times new roman""> </span></span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:garamond,serif">a current curriculum vitae.<span></span></span></p><p class="gmail-MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:garamond,serif">●<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;font-family:"times new roman""> </span></span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:garamond,serif">a statement on teaching which includes
your teaching interests, ideas about pedagogical approaches, and experience you
may have had (about 2 pages).<span></span></span></p><p class="gmail-MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:garamond,serif">●<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;font-family:"times new roman""> </span></span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:garamond,serif">a statement describing the research you
propose to carry out as a new St. Olaf faculty member (about 3-5 pages).
You should assume the possibility of
startup funds in the first two years sufficient to enable the development of a
project with the potential to attract external funding.<span></span></span></p><p class="gmail-MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:garamond,serif">●<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;font-family:"times new roman""> </span></span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:garamond,serif">official or unofficial graduate and
undergraduate transcripts.<span></span></span></p><p class="gmail-MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in"><span style="font-family:garamond,serif">●<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;font-family:"times new roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:garamond,serif">names and email
addresses for three professional references who can speak to your abilities in
classroom teaching and scholarship. (recommendation letters will be solicited
from references by the search committee after an initial round of screening).</span><span style="font-family:garamond,serif"><span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:garamond,serif">Evaluation of
completed applications will begin on January 20, 2017. Our intention is to
conduct finalist interviews in March and fill the position by early April.
Candidates who are invited to campus for an interview will also be asked to
submit a written 1-2 page reflection on the College’s mission. </span><span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:garamond,serif">Contact Information: </span></b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:garamond,serif">Inquiries about the position are welcome and can be sent to </span><a href="mailto:earthscienceTT2017@stolaf.edu"><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(166,102,0);background-image:initial;background-size:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;background-position:initial;background-repeat:initial">earthscienceTT2017@stolaf.edu</span></a><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:garamond,serif">. Responses will come from the search
committee chair, Professor Brian Borovsky, Physics, 507-786-3607.</span><span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:garamond,serif">Information
about the Departments of Physics and Environmental Studies may be found at </span><a href="http://wp.stolaf.edu/physics/"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:garamond,serif">wp.stolaf.edu/physics/</span></a><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:garamond,serif"> and </span><a href="http://wp.stolaf.edu/environmental-studies/"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:garamond,serif">wp.stolaf.edu/environmental-studies/</span></a><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:garamond,serif">.
</span><span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:garamond,serif">About St. Olaf College</span></b><span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:garamond,serif">Founded in
1874, </span><a href="http://wp.stolaf.edu/"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:garamond,serif">St. Olaf College</span></a><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:garamond,serif">
is a residential, coeducational liberal arts college with approximately 3,000
students and 800 faculty and staff employees. It is located in Northfield,
Minnesota, about 45 minutes from Minneapolis and St. Paul with their rich and
diverse cultural resources. The college offers an academically rigorous,
nationally ranked liberal arts education that fosters the development of the
whole person in mind, body, and spirit and emphasizes a global perspective.</span><span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><i><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:garamond,serif">A liberal arts college affiliated with the Lutheran Church (ELCA),
St. Olaf College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and
actively seeks diversity in its students, faculty, and staff. The college is
especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute to the
diversity of our community through their teaching, research, and/or service.</span></i><span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal">
</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><i><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:garamond,serif">To provide a safe and secure educational environment, St. Olaf
College verifies the accuracy of all credentials presented by applicants and
conducts a criminal background check on every new hire.</span></i><span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><i><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:garamond,serif"><br></span></i></p><p><span style="font-family:calibri,sans-serif">Brian Borovsky<br></span><span style="font-family:calibri,sans-serif">Associate Professor and Chair<br>Physics Department</span><br></p><div><p><span style="font-family:calibri,sans-serif"></span></p><p><font face="Calibri, sans-serif"><b>St. Olaf College</b><br></font><span style="font-family:calibri,sans-serif">1520 St. Olaf Ave.<br></span><span style="font-family:calibri,sans-serif">Northfield, MN 55057<br></span><span style="font-family:calibri,sans-serif">507-786-3607</span></p><p><font face="Calibri, sans-serif"><a href="http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=borovsky%40stolaf.edu&ctz=America/Chicago" target="_blank">calendar</a></font></p></div><div><br></div><p class="MsoNormal"><br></p></div></div></div></div>
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