[ES_JOBS_NET] Assistant Professor of Geosciences, University of Arkansas

[Christine Wiedinmyer]

Assistant Professor of Geosciences

Posting Number

F449P

 

Quick Link for Posting

http://jobs.uark.edu/postings/30450

 

Working Title

Assistant Professor of Geosciences

 

Department

Geosciences

 

About the University

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution,
classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation's top 2 percent of
universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of
Arkansas works to advance Arkansas and build a better world through
education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities
and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and climate, and
nurturing creativity, discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations.
Ten colleges and schools serve more than 27,600 students with 200+ academic
programs. U of A students earn nationally competitive awards at an
impressive rate and represent all 50 states and 120 countries.

The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming
community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing
region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies
and one of the nation's strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also
quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall
quality of life. Arkansas is a natural wonder of forests, mountains and
lakes framed by picturesque rivers and streams. Some of the best outdoor
amenities and most spectacular hiking trails are a short drive from campus.

As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment
and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The
benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life
and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families,
12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement
programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee
salary.

 

About the College/Department

About the College:

The J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences is the largest and
most academically diverse unit on campus with 3 schools, 16 departments, and
43 academic programs and research centers. The college provides the core
curriculum for all University of Arkansas students and is named for J.
William Fulbright, former university president, and longtime U.S. senator.
The mission of the College comes from the writings of Senator Fulbright:
".the highest function of higher education is the teaching of things in
perspective, toward the purposes of enriching the life of the individual,
cultivating the free and inquiring mind, and advancing the effort to bring
reason, justice, and humanity into the relations of men and nations."

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing an educational and work
environment in which thought, creativity, and growth are stimulated, and in
which individuals are free to realize their full potential. The J. William
Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences promotes these ideals and welcomes
applicants who foster an inclusive environment through an open exchange of
voices and ideas from populations of diverse backgrounds.

About the Department:

The Department of Geosciences is an interdisciplinary program composed of 22
faculty in Geography and Geology offering bachelor and master degrees in
geography and geology, and Ph.D. in Geosciences
(http://geosciences.uark.edu). The Department also participates in two
interdisciplinary Ph.D. programs in Environmental Dynamics and Space and
Planetary Sciences. The department is also closely affiliated with the
Center for Advanced Spatial Technologies (CAST), Tree-Ring Laboratory,
Arkansas Water Resources Center, and the University of Arkansas Stable
Isotope Laboratory.

 

Department Home Page

geosciences.uark.edu

 

Job Type

Faculty

 

Faculty Status

Tenure Track

 

Appointment Percent

100

 

Benefits Eligible

Yes

 

Salary

Commensurate with Experience and Qualifications

 

Campus, Office Location

Fayetteville Campus - G. David Gearhart Hall

 

Summary of Job Duties

The Department of Geosciences at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville
invites applications for a 9-month tenure-track Assistant Professor in
Physical Geography/Human Environment with an anticipated start date of
August 2019. We seek an outstanding individual with expertise specializing
in one or some combination of climatology, paleoclimatology, big data
analytics, human migration and medical geography. The successful candidate
will be expected to develop an independent, externally-funded research
program and compliment ongoing collaborative and interdisciplinary research
in the Department of Geosciences and the University. Teaching duties can
include introductory Earth Science, Sustaining Earth, and/or upper division
undergraduate or graduate courses in the candidate's field of interest.

 

Minimum Qualifications: Please ensure that all relevant application
materials include details addressing the minimum qualifications. Applicants
not meeting the minimum qualifications will be disqualified from
consideration.

*	Doctoral degree in geography, climatology, meteorology, or a related
discipline conferred by the start of employment
*	Demonstrated ability to teach at the senior/graduate level and
additional graduate courses
*	Demonstrated ability to develop an independent, externally funded
research program

 

Preferred Qualifications

*	Demonstrated ability to complement and enhance the existing research
areas of the Department of Geosciences, including climate variability and
change, dendrochronology, geospatial analysis, or remote sensing
*	Demonstrated publishing record in top journals
*	Demonstrated funding capabilities

 

Physical activities associated with this position

The following physical activities are associated with the position and will
be performed with or without an accommodation. All individuals are
encouraged to apply.

Occasionally

*	Feeling
*	Grasping
*	Reaching
*	Walking

Frequently

*	Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding
*	Hearing
*	Repetitive motion
*	Sitting
*	Standing
*	Talking

Employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such
as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a
computer terminal; extensive reading; and/or visual inspection at distances
close to the eyes.

 

Types of Background Checks Required

National criminal background and registered sex offender check

 

Pre-employment Screening Requirements

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus
community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for
employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex
offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a
financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check,
and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position
listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse
financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the
absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background
check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner
consistent with state and federal law.

 

Posting Detail Information 

Future Open Date

 

 

Close Date

 

 

Open Until Filled

Yes

 

Anticipated Start Date

08/19/2019

 

Anticipated End Date

 

 

Recruitment Contact Information

Dr. Song Feng
songfeng at uark.edu

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas
employment system at jobs.uark.edu. Please do not send to listed recruitment
contact.

 

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