[ES_JOBS_NET] Geomorph Tenure-track Assistant Professor, Bucknell University

[Christine Wiedinmyer]

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Geomorph Tenure-track Assistant Professor

Job no: 496384
Position type: full-time
Location: Lewisburg, PA
Categories: Geology & Environmental Geosciences

The Department of Geology & Environmental Geosciences at Bucknell University
seeks to hire a geomorphologist at the assistant professor level for the
fall semester, 2020. We seek a teacher-scholar with a PhD in geology or a
closely related field at the start of appointment. The successful applicant
will demonstrate the potential for excellence in teaching and research, and
a commitment to diversity, a liberal arts education, and interacting
effectively with students and colleagues having a range of backgrounds,
interests, and perspectives. The successful candidate must demonstrate a
commitment to developing an undergraduate research program, and will take
advantage of the local geologic setting to develop meaningful teaching
exercises and research opportunities. This position will be expected to
teach introductory-level geology classes, an upper level class on
geomorphology, and to develop an upper level class in their area of
specialization. This position will also be expected to contribute to
Foundation Seminars for first year students, or Integrated Perspective
seminars for sophomore students on a rotating basis. The successful
candidate may also develop teaching and collaborative research relationships
with one or more of the following: the Center for Sustainability and the
Environment, the Environmental or Discovery Residential College, the
Department of Environmental Studies & Sciences, and the Department of Civil
and Environmental Engineering.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, and statements on their
teaching philosophy, commitment to diversity, and research goals. Applicants
should provide contact information for three references. For additional
information and to apply, please go to Bucknell University's career site
careers.bucknell.edu. Review of applications will begin Oct. 21, 2019 and
continue until the position is filled.

We seek a teacher-scholar who is committed to Bucknell University's efforts
to create a climate that fosters the growth and development of a diverse
student body and whose experience and expertise will contribute to the
Department of Geology and Environmental Geosciences diversity-related
educational goals, including an emphasis on inclusive pedagogy. We welcome
applications from members of groups that are historically underrepresented
in higher education.

About Bucknell

Founded in 1846 and located along the banks of the Susquehanna River in
historic Lewisburg, Pa., Bucknell University is an undergraduate-focused
institution that stands uniquely at the intersection of top-ranked liberal
arts, engineering and management programs. Our students choose from more
than 50 majors and 60 minors in the arts, engineering, humanities,
management, and natural and social sciences, as well as extensive global
study, service-learning and research opportunities. Bucknell's 3,600
undergraduate and 100 graduate students enjoy a low 9:1 student-faculty
ratio and exceptional opportunities to collaborate with faculty mentors.

Bucknell's beautiful 450-acre campus includes first-rate facilities and is
home to more than 90 percent of its students. Residential life is vibrant
with about 150 student-run organizations, 27 NCAA Division I athletic teams,
a robust arts culture, and a strong student commitment to community and
global service work.

Bucknell is committed to fostering an environment that embraces diversity,
equity and inclusion, and we seek candidates who will contribute to a
climate that supports the growth and development of a diverse campus
community. The University provides equal opportunity without regard to race,
color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age,
religion, national or ethnic origin, marital status, veteran status or
disability in admissions, employment and in all of its educational programs
and activities. We encourage individuals from historically underrepresented
groups to apply.

The Community

Located in central Pennsylvania, Lewisburg features a variety of
restaurants, beautiful Victorian homes, the restored art deco Campus Theatre
(owned by the University), charming shops and boutiques, and the Barnes and
Noble at Bucknell University Bookstore. About 33,000 residents live in the
region.

The city of Williamsport is about a 30-minute drive from campus, and Penn
State University's main campus is about an hour away, as is Harrisburg,
Pennsylvania's state capital. Bucknell is about three hours from New York
City, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C.

The cost of living here is low compared to that of major U.S. cities and
suburbs. Bucknell's surroundings yield fresh produce, cultural activities
and events, and many opportunities for outdoor activity on the Susquehanna
River and in the nearby state parks and forests. The Lewisburg Area School
District receives excellent reviews for its schools at all grade levels.
Lewisburg Area High School is consistently ranked among the top 50 high
schools in Pennsylvania for SAT scores and statewide exams.

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