[ES_JOBS_NET] Colorado College Assistant or Associate Professor of Geology

[Christine Wiedinmyer]

Colorado College Assistant or Associate Professor of Geology 

 

The Department of Geology at Colorado College announces a tenure-track
faculty position in igneous petrology/ high temperature processes, to begin
in August 2020. Applicants must have completed or be scheduled to complete a
Ph.D. in Petrology or a closely related field, and must be able to
demonstrate depth and breadth across the disciplines of earth sciences.
Possible areas of active study of Earth's crust could include fluid/rock
interactions, economic geology, volcanology, and/or geohazards, among
others, together with their connections to human society. The successful
applicant should demonstrate  innovative teaching methods, including the use
of instrumentation, software, and/or analytical approaches. Experiences with
and a future plan for the mentoring of undergraduates are essential.
Experience with Rocky Mountain/western United States geology and
acquaintance with the geologic  evolution of the Colorado region, are
valued, as are research and teaching interests that strengthen existing, or
introduce new, departmental connections with other science programs at
Colorado College (e.g., Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry,
Mathematics, and Physics). Appointment can be made at the rank of Assistant
or Associate Professor, consistent with the current experience and rank of
the candidate. 

 

Colorado College is a leading national liberal arts college with a
distinctive academic calendar called the Block Plan, in which students take,
and professors teach, one course at a time. Maximum class size is 25 or
fewer students. Our residential campus is located in Colorado Springs, in a
varied geologic, geographic and cultural landscape at the base of Pikes
Peak. The successful applicant should demonstrate enthusiasm and intention
for teaching highly motivated undergraduate students in this environment,
making maximal use opportunities for laboratory-, field-, or inquiry-based
teaching afforded by the Block Plan. 

 

Colorado College is dedicated to the development of faculty and staff who
are committed to inclusive practices in teaching, learning, and working, and
strives to increase the diversity of the college community. Candidates who
can contribute to these goals are particularly encouraged to apply. The
College's position on these practices can be found at:
https://www.coloradocollege.edu/basics/welcome/diversity/commitment.html. 

 

The college supports active scholarship via a generous sabbatical program,
travel to conferences, and internal grant opportunities. 

 

Please apply at: http://employment.coloradocollege.edu/postings/4081. For
more information, direct questions to geology at coloradocollege.edu. 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Colorado College is an equal opportunity
employer committed to increasing the diversity of its community. We do not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age,
religion, gender identity or expression, disability, or sexual orientation
in our 

educational programs and activities or our employment practices.

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