[ES_JOBS_NET] Assistant Professor: Polar Paleoclimatology, Oregon State University

[Christine Wiedinmyer]

https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/66137




Department

Earth, Ocean & Atmo Sci (OAS)


Position Title

Assistant Professor


Job Title

Assistant Professor: Polar Paleoclimatology


Appointment Type

Academic Teaching/Research Faculty


Job Location

Corvallis


Position Appointment Percent

100


Appointment Basis

12


Faculty Status

Regular


Tenure Status

Tenure Track (Annual)


Pay Method

Salary


Recommended Full-Time Salary Range

Salary is commensurate with education and experience.


Position Summary

The College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences invites applications
for a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor
position.

The College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences (CEOAS) at Oregon
State University (OSU) seeks applicants for a research-intensive, assistant
professor tenure-track faculty position in paleoclimatology and the
Quaternary history of the polar regions. This candidate will develop and
maintain a vigorous, externally funded program that complements or
strengthens existing CEOASresearch programs and that employs a full range of
approaches to reconstructing past climate from polar ice cores and linkages
between high latitude and global processes, including developing novel
geochemical approaches for climate reconstruction using trapped gases and
other proxies, quantitative analysis of paleoclimate time series, and field
work in polar regions.

The successful candidate is expected to raise significant external research
funds and to teach lower-division, non-major courses in climate change
related topics and/or upper division/graduate courses that center around
paleoclimate data analysis, glaciology, or topics related to their research
specialty.

It is expected that the incumbent will secure external research funding to
support 60% of their full-time salary. For research-focused positions, it is
CEOAS policy to confer indefinite tenure when promoted to Full Professor,
with the indefinite tenure granted on a 12-month, 0.75 FTE appointment
basis.

OSU maintains an institution wide commitment to diversity, multiculturalism,
and community, and seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce and
student body that includes members of historically underrepresented groups.
We strive to build and sustain a welcoming and supportive campus
environment.

The College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences is an internationally
recognized leader in the study of the Earth as an integrated system. It
operates numerous state-of-the art laboratories and three oceanographic
research vessels, the 177-foot ocean-going Oceanus, the 84-foot coastal
research vessel Pacific Storm, and the 54-foot coastal research vessel
Elakha. The College has an annual budget of more than $50 million, with
support coming from the National Science Foundation, National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration, National Aeronautics and Space Administration
and other federal agencies. It has more than 100 faculty, 200 graduate
students and 600 undergraduate students. Graduate programs include M.S. and
Ph.D. degrees in Ocean, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences; Geology; and
Geography and a M.S. degree in Marine Resource Management. The college has
undergraduate programs in Earth Sciences and Environmental Sciences, with
several minors and certificate programs.


Position Duties

70% - Research/Scholarship:
Establish and maintain an externally funded program of scholarly research in
the area of polar paleoclimatology, with an emphasis on reconstructing past
climate from polar ice cores by using novel geochemical analyses of trapped
ice core gases, by applying quantitative analysis of paleoclimate time
series, and carrying out field work in the polar regions. Work towards
distinction in research as evidenced by national and international
recognition. Publish scholarly work in peer‐reviewed, top‐ranked journals,
conference proceedings, and books appropriate to the area of interest.
Disseminate research results by participation at national and international
professional conferences and symposia. Supervise research staff, graduate
research assistants, and/or student employees, as needed.

20% - Teaching:
Teach and develop high quality, lower-division non-major, upper division
major, and/or graduate courses in areas of climate change, paleoclimate data
analysis, glaciology and/or topics related to the research specialty. Mentor
and advise undergraduates, graduate students, and/or post‐doctoral
scholars. Develop courses designed to promote experiential learning and
success of students from diverse backgrounds. Supervise graduate teaching
assistants, as needed. OSU is on a quarter system. Teaching duties will
include 1-2 courses every year.

10% - Service:
Provide service to the discipline, College, university, and national and
international communities to sustain and promote their research and
educational missions, through committee memberships, reviews, and research
planning and leadership activities. Assist in efforts to make research
results available and accessible to the public. Contribute to educational
equity by providing opportunities for students from underrepresented groups;
enable the advancement of diverse perspectives; and demonstrate a commitment
to diversity and inclusion both within the College and in activities in the
larger academic community, including efforts promoting equitable outcomes
among learners of diverse and underrepresented identity groups.


Minimum/Required Qualifications

PhD in the Earth or Physical Sciences.

Demonstrated strong scholarly ability as evidenced by a record of
peer-reviewed publications in internationally-renowned journal publications.

A clearly defined research agenda in paleoclimatology and the Quaternary
history of the polar regions.

Demonstrated ability for establishing a multi-year, externally-funded
research program.

A commitment to educational equity in a multicultural setting, to advancing
the participation of diverse groups, and to supporting diverse perspectives.

Demonstrated ability or significant potential for teaching excellence and
commitment to student success that benefits the graduate and undergraduate
programs of the College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences.

Demonstrated ability or significant potential for teaching in areas of
climate change, paleoclimate data analysis, glaciology and/or topics related
to the successful applicant’s research specialties.

Demonstrated ability or significant potential for mentoring undergraduate
students, graduate students, and post-doctoral scholars.

Proficiency in oral and written English.

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position;
therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check
and be determined to be position qualified as per OSUStandard 576-055-0000
et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in
youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.


Preferred (Special) Qualifications

Post-graduate professional experience in the relevant field.

Participation in national and international research and development teams.

Potential to develop trans-disciplinary collaborations, demonstrated through
commitment to scientific exchange with colleagues in distinct scientific
disciplines.

Experience in teaching that focuses on data analyses in geosciences.


Working Conditions / Work Schedule

This position may require working in office, classroom, laboratory, and/or
field environments. Field work may require working in rough terrain,
inclement weather, and strenuous environments and conditions. The ability to
travel as needed to advance research program may be required.


This position requires a clear and unambiguous commitment to compliance of
all National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) regulations for Division
I (FBS) universities.

No


Posting Detail Information


Posting Number

P02418UF


Number of Vacancies

1


Anticipated Appointment Begin Date

04/01/2019


Anticipated Appointment End Date



Posting Date

08/21/2018


Full Consideration Date



Closing Date

09/21/2018


Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search

Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants


Special Instructions to Applicants

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic
documents:

1) CV, including a detailed record of successful grant applications and
pending proposals.
2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have
prepared you for this position.
3) Statement of current and proposed research interests (upload as Statement
of Research).
4) Statement of teaching experience and how you would contribute to teaching
at CEOAS (upload as Statement of Teaching).
5) Statement of how you would contribute to the OSU commitment to diversity,
multiculturalism, and community (upload as Diversity Statement).

You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional
references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the
application process.

For additional information please contact: Anthony Koppers, 541-737-5425,
akoppers at coas.oregonstate.edu.

References will be requested for finalists using the reference information
provided.

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by September 21,
2018. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration
date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is
filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to
applicants.”

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position;
therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check
and be determined to be position qualified as per OSUStandard 576-055-0000
et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in
youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.
Offers of employment are contingent upon meeting all minimum qualifications
including the criminal history check requirement.

OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all
that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and
particularly encourage applications from members of historically
underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities,
veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to
help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.



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