<div dir="ltr"><br clear="all">Professor and Chair Position<br>
Department of Geological and Atmospheric Sciences (job link: <a href="https://www.iastatejobs.com/postings/23504" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.iastatejobs.com/po<wbr>stings/23504</a>)<br>
Iowa State University<br>
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The Department of Geological and Atmospheric Sciences at Iowa State
University invites applications for the position of chairperson, at the
rank of tenured full professor. Primary responsibilities of the
department chair are to provide visionary leadership for programs in
geology and meteorology; to encourage excellence and innovation in
research, teaching, and service; to advance professional development of
faculty, staff, and students’ to promote productive relationships with
all external constituents including, alumni, industry and government
agencies; to foster productive relationships with a variety of entities
across the university community; to promote diversity and inclusion
among all students, faculty, and staff; and to facilitate faculty
efforts to attract extramural grant and contract funding. The
chairperson also carries the title, “Smith Family Foundation Chair of
Geology” and in that role uses the earnings that accrue annually from
the Smith Foundation and Morehouse endowments to advance the teaching
and research missions of the Geology Program.<br>
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Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in geosciences, atmospheric sciences, or a
closely related discipline at the time of appointment and have
credentials appropriate for the rank of professor, including scholarly
contributions to the field that have earned national recognition.<br>
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The successful applicant will have a demonstrated record of effective
leadership or administrative experience in higher education or the
research community. Applicants will also have a demonstrated record of
accomplishment in all areas of responsibility (research, teaching,
service) in prior academic appointments, with evidence of commitment to
supporting the teaching and research missions of a major research
university. Evidence of commitment to creating a climate of diversity
and inclusion for students, faculty and staff is also required.<br>
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All applications must be submitted electronically at <a href="http://www.iastatejobs.com" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">www.iastatejobs.com</a>
(search vacancy ID# 700001). Please be prepared to enter or attach a
letter of application including concise teaching and research
statements, curriculum vitae, and the names, street and e-mail
addresses, and phone numbers of at least three references.<br>
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The position will remain open until filled. Full consideration will be given to those applications received by <span class="gmail-aBn" tabindex="0"><span class="gmail-aQJ">February 15, 2017</span></span>.<br>
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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, <a href="tel:515%20294-7612" value="+15152947612" target="_blank">515 294-7612</a>, email <a href="mailto:eooffice@iastate.edu" target="_blank">eooffice@iastate.edu</a>.<br>
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Associate Professor<br>
Iowa State University<br>
Department of Geological and Atmospheric Sciences<br>
2237 Osborn Drive<br>
Room 12, Science I<br>
Ames, IA 50011-3212, USA<br>
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Email: <a href="mailto:adw@iastate.edu" target="_blank">adw@iastate.edu</a><br>
Phone: <a href="tel:%28515%29%20294-5142" value="+15152945142" target="_blank">(515) 294-5142</a><br>
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Stable Isotope and Paleo Environments Research Group (SIPERG)<br>
<a href="https://siperg.las.iastate.edu/" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">https://siperg.las.iastate.edu<wbr>/</a><br>
Phone: <a href="tel:%28515%29%20294-6090" value="+15152946090" target="_blank">(515) 294-6090</a> (Stable Isotope Lab)<br>
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Mailing address:<br>
Iowa State University<br>
Department of Geological and Atmospheric Sciences<br>
2237 Osborn Drive<br>
Room 253, Science I<br>
Ames, IA 50011-3212, USA</div>