[ES_JOBS_NET] Professor and Chair Position in Geological and Atmospheric Sciences, Iowa State University

[Erika Marín-Spiotta]

Professor and Chair Position
Department of Geological and Atmospheric Sciences (job link:
https://www.iastatejobs.com/postings/23504)
Iowa State University

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.

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.

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.

All applications must be submitted electronically at www.iastatejobs.com
(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.

The position will remain open until filled. Full consideration will be
given to those applications received by February 15, 2017.

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 eooffice at iastate.edu.

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Associate Professor
Iowa State University
Department of Geological and Atmospheric Sciences
2237 Osborn Drive
Room 12, Science I
Ames, IA 50011-3212, USA

Email: adw at iastate.edu
Phone: (515) 294-5142

Stable Isotope and Paleo Environments Research Group (SIPERG)
https://siperg.las.iastate.edu/
Phone: (515) 294-6090 (Stable Isotope Lab)

Mailing address:
Iowa State University
Department of Geological and Atmospheric Sciences
2237 Osborn Drive
Room 253, Science I
Ames, IA 50011-3212, USA
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