[ES_JOBS_NET] Assistant Professor of Geology-Geochemistry, Colorado Mesa University, Grand Junction, CO

[Christine Wiedinmyer]

https://coloradomesa.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?id=168

Job Title:  Assistant Professor of Geology-Geochemistry
Department:  Physical & Environmental Sciences
Position No.  F00242
Employment Type:  Faculty
Salary:  Commensurate with education and experience.  Excellent health and retirement benefits package.

Application:  Submit a cover letter, resume or CV, statement of teaching interests and experience, statement of research interest and how undergraduate students can be involved, three letters of reference and a copy of transcripts for all degrees completed. (If your transcripts include a social security number or birthdate, please redact that information before uploading the document.  Official transcripts will be required upon hire).

Application Deadline:  Open until filled.  To ensure consideration, complete applications must be received by 11/4/2018.

SUMMARY:
This position supports the Geosciences program in the Department of Physical and Environmental Sciences. Responsibilities include teaching 12 credit hours per semester, offering research opportunities to undergraduate students, advising, and participation in service to the program and university.  Teaching responsibilities in introductory courses could include Physical Geology, Field-based Physical Geology, Weather & Climate, and Oceanography.  Upper-division undergraduate courses will include Geochemistry, and other courses in the new faculty member's area of specialty. Because of Grand Junction's spectacular geological setting, field-based course activities are encouraged.

The standard teaching load is 12 credit hours per semester; some assigned courses may be taught on-line, hybrid, or via distance delivery modalities. Scholarship in the discipline, involvement with advising and service to the department and profession are expected.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

  *   Ph.D. in Geosciences.

Colorado Mesa University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and who have a demonstrated commitment to improving the levels of access and success for underrepresented students within higher education.

Colorado Mesa University is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment.  Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history. Applicant must be able to verify U.S. employment eligibility. Colorado Mesa University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a culturally diverse faculty, staff and student body. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the position.

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