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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://unomaha.peopleadmin.com/postings/7507">https://unomaha.peopleadmin.com/postings/7507</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width=0 style='width:15.0in;background:white;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td width=150 style='width:112.5pt;background:#DDDDDD;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:13.2pt'><b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>Job Title<o:p></o:p></span></b></p></td><td style='background:#EFEFEF;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:13.2pt'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>Research Associate STEM Critical Zone Science and Education Outreach, Geography/Geology<o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr><td width=150 style='width:112.5pt;background:#DDDDDD;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:13.2pt'><b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>Department<o:p></o:p></span></b></p></td><td style='background:#EFEFEF;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:13.2pt'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>Geography/Geology<o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr><td width=150 style='width:112.5pt;background:#DDDDDD;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:13.2pt'><b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>Essential Functions<o:p></o:p></span></b></p></td><td style='background:#EFEFEF;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:7.5pt;line-height:13.2pt'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>The Department of Geography/Geology in the College of Arts and Sciences and the Department of Teacher Education in the College of Education at the University of Nebraska – Omaha invite applications for a STEM Research Associate in Critical Zone science and education outreach at UNO’s Glacier Creek Preserve to begin January 2019. A Ph.D. in a geoscience discipline and proven expertise is required (ABD applicants are acceptable) and previous work in STEM education is desirable. This position is focused on soil and solute geochemistry research at Glacier Creek Preserve and supports an interdisciplinary STEM education program at UNO that involves multiple Colleges. The successful candidate will coordinate an expanded STEM education program, with a focus on the use of Glacier Creek Preserve as an instructional and research venue, and provide support for the development and delivery of innovative STEM education in undergraduate and graduate coursework, as well as assessment on teaching and learning in this context. This position will have an office in Durham Science Center, including access to lab space. The position is 75% research and 25% percent teaching. Teaching duties include: teaching 1 – 2 undergraduate or graduate courses annually (via online or hybrid courses), ideally targeted at pre-service or in-service teachers in science, and/or graduate coursework, at the discretion of cognizant Science Department Chairperson and/or other activities within the candidate’s expertise that fulfill components of the UNO STEM Phase II Strategic Plan. Opportunities for coordinating the development of STEM undergraduate and graduate courses, educational projects, curriculum activities, and instructional modules that can take full advantage of the natural context of Glacier Creek Preserve are available. It is fully expected that the candidate will be productive in writing—inclusive of manuscripts and grant proposals. This position is a one-year contract with the potential for multi-year(s) renewal upon successful completion of year one.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:7.5pt;line-height:13.2pt'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>The UNO STEM Strategic Plan is now in Phase II. The first Phase emphasized building of stakeholders, communities of practice, and engagement of faculty. Excitedly, Phase II builds upon these successes and aims to poise UNO to be the premier metropolitan university, inclusive of excellence in teaching and research in STEM learning environments (i.e. student-centered learning environments). Discipline-based education research (DBER) within the sciences has grown exponentially since its formal recognition as a field in 2012. Certainly, the DBER initiative builds off of a century of work from the cognitive learning sciences, but DBER 2.0 (and, ultimately 3.0) will provide a comprehensive look at how to best reach our students in problem-solving, communication, and demonstration of skills in science. In short, to train the next generation of scientists through empowering meta-cognition and student-centered learning environments within the sciences. The Research Associate will contribute to the STEM priority at UNOby accomplishing the following essential duties:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:7.5pt;line-height:13.2pt'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>1. Develop and teach courses that include inquiry-based projects within the sciences (including the use of Glacier Creek Preserve).<br>2. Participate in science education outreach activities, including working directly with high school teachers and their students, as currently established by the PI and wider STEM Leadership Team. Further participation in the UNO Teacher-Researcher Partnership Program and other sponsored activities are also available. The candidate has the opportunity to collaborate with an established team of faculty across science disciplines (and education) to produce impactful knowledge for dissemination internationally through peer-reviewed journals in discipline-based education research, in addition to critical zone science. Moreover, this candidate will cooperate on existing funded proposals and assist in preparing additional proposals for funding (including fellowship awards for independence). <br>3. Occasionally coordinate with the PI, Preserves Director, and the Community Chairs of STEM Science and Education to identify mutually beneficial volunteer and citizen science-type activities, and new course ideas throughout the year. Finally, to engage pre-service and in-service teachers in research opportunities at Glacier Creek Preserve.<br>4. Write manuscripts and grant proposal under the supervision and guidance of PI ultimately, leading to independence.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:7.5pt;line-height:13.2pt'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. UNO is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an E-Verify employer.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:7.5pt;line-height:13.2pt'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>The University has a strong commitment to achieving diversity among faculty and staff. We are particularly interested in receiving applications from members of under-represented groups and strongly encourage women and persons of color to apply.<o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr><td width=150 style='width:112.5pt;background:#DDDDDD;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:13.2pt'><b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>Work Schedule<o:p></o:p></span></b></p></td><td style='background:#EFEFEF;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:13.2pt'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>Days and times vary<o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr><td width=150 style='width:112.5pt;background:#DDDDDD;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:13.2pt'><b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>Additional Duties<o:p></o:p></span></b></p></td><td style='background:#EFEFEF;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt'></td></tr><tr><td width=150 style='width:112.5pt;background:#DDDDDD;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:13.2pt'><b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>Required Qualifications<o:p></o:p></span></b></p></td><td style='background:#EFEFEF;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:7.5pt;line-height:13.2pt'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>A Ph.D. (or ABD) in a science discipline.<o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr><td width=150 style='width:112.5pt;background:#DDDDDD;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:13.2pt'><b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>Preferred Qualifications<o:p></o:p></span></b></p></td><td style='background:#EFEFEF;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:7.5pt;line-height:13.2pt'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>Prior teaching experience in STEM learning-related courses is ideal.<o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr><td width=150 style='width:112.5pt;background:#DDDDDD;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:13.2pt'><b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>Physical Demands<o:p></o:p></span></b></p></td><td style='background:#EFEFEF;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:7.5pt;line-height:13.2pt'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>Demands are in-line with conducting research in a university laboratory setting. The physical demands listed here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job: regularly sits; walks; stands for extended periods; see, hear, and use both hands. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.<o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr><td width=150 style='width:112.5pt;background:#DDDDDD;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:13.2pt'><b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>Work Environment<o:p></o:p></span></b></p></td><td style='background:#EFEFEF;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:7.5pt;line-height:13.2pt'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>Teach in a university setting and conduct projects in a prairie environment. Routine field work, sampling, travel to work site with gear.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:7.5pt;line-height:13.2pt'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>Classrooms and Laboratories.<o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr><td width=150 style='width:112.5pt;background:#DDDDDD;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:13.2pt'><b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>Salary<o:p></o:p></span></b></p></td><td style='background:#EFEFEF;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:13.2pt'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>$45,000<o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr></table><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>