[ES_JOBS_NET] Assistant Professor - Geoscience, University of Wisconsin-Green Bay

[Christine Wiedinmyer]

https://www.careers.wisconsin.edu/psc/careers/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&JobOpeningId=16415&SiteId=33&PostingSeq=1&

WORKING TITLE: Assistant Professor - Geoscience
UW SYSTEM OFFICIAL TITLE: Assistant Professor
POSTING DATE: March 10, 2020
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
The Department of Natural & Applied Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay seeks applicants for a tenure-track position in Geoscience. The ideal candidate will be interested in teaching geoscience courses in physical geology, mineralogy and petrology, ore deposits, structural geology, and/or field geology of the Great Lakes region. Those with the desire to support and collaborate with interdisciplinary programs in Environmental Science and Water Science are encouraged to apply.
This position includes the following responsibilities:

  *   Teach lower- and upper-level courses in Geoscience, including physical geology, a combined mineralogy/petrology course, structural geology, field methods, or other Geoscience-related courses.
  *   Advise and mentor students.
  *   Develop a strong research program involving collaboration with students, faculty, and individuals inside and outside the University.
  *   Contribute to Master's Program in Environmental Science and Policy.
  *   Perform scholarly activities consistent with rank.
  *   Perform institutional and community service.
The successful candidate will be expected to work inclusively and respectfully within a diverse campus community and practice civility in the workplace. The University welcomes applicants who are dedicated to the appreciation and promotion of inclusivity and equity as crucial components in the pursuit of organizational excellence.

In addition, the successful candidate will be expected to display a demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching and scholarship and a commitment to undergraduate education. The candidate should also possess communication and interpersonal skills sufficient to work effectively with a diverse array of students and colleagues.
QUALIFICATIONS:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  *   Earned doctorate in a field related to Geoscience from an accredited institution. ABD candidates will be considered; however, an earned doctorate in a field related to Geoscience from an accredited institution is a necessary condition for contract renewal. ABD candidates will be hired into a terminal appointment at the rank of Instructor with a rate determined at the time of hire. Upon degree conferral during the terminal period, the contracted appointment with the rank of Assistant Professor will be reinstated.
CAMPUS INFORMATION:

The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is a comprehensive public institution offering undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs to nearly 8,000 students, with campus locations in Green Bay, Marinette, Manitowoc, and Sheboygan. Established in 1965 on the border of Green Bay, the University and its campuses are centers of cultural enrichment, innovation, and learning. The Green Bay campus is home to one of the Midwest's most prolific performing arts centers, a nationally recognized 4,000-seat student recreation center, an award-winning nine-hole golf course, and a five-mile recreational trail and arboretum, which is free and open to the public. This four-campus University transforms lives and communities through student-focused teaching and research, innovative learning opportunities, powerful connections, and a problem-solving approach to education. UW-Green Bay's main campus is centrally located, close to both the Door County resort area and the dynamic economies of Northeast Wisconsin, the Fox Valley region, and the I-43 corridor. UW-Green Bay offers in-demand programs in science, engineering, and technology; business; health, education, and social welfare; and arts, humanities, and social sciences.
For more information regarding the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and the surrounding area, see our Campus and Community website. For Campus Safety information, see our University Police website and our Annual Security Report. This report includes statistics about reported crimes, as well as information about crime prevention and campus security policies and procedures. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at (920) 465-2390 if you would like a paper copy.
SPECIAL NOTES:

Position is an academic year, tenure-track appointment. Applicants must be considered for tenure and promotion in six years, although tenure decisions may be at any time. Promotion from Assistant to Associate Professor is simultaneous with tenure. Excellence in teaching, sustained scholarly activity, and institutional service required for retention and promotion. Official transcripts of the highest degree achieved will be required of finalist(s). A criminal conviction investigation will be conducted on the finalist(s). In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, the university does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record.
All final candidates must be asked, prior to hire, whether they have been found to have engaged in, are currently under investigation for, or left employment during an active investigation in which they were accused of sexual violence or sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks, these same sexual violence or sexual harassment questions must also be asked.
The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is an Affirmative Action Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to achieving a diverse workforce and to maintaining a community that welcomes and values a climate supporting equal opportunity and difference among its members. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, genetic information, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status (including disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, other protected veteran, or Armed Forces service medal veteran status), age, or disability.
TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION:

Please submit application materials by Sunday, April 12, 2020.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

SALARY INFORMATION
Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

BENEFIT DETAILS
The UW System provides an excellent benefits package, including participation in the Wisconsin State Retirement System.
https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/fasl20.pdf
Total Compensation Estimator: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/totalcomp/
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Please be sure to complete all required fields, and include all required documents before submitting your application. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials. Files must be complete to be considered. Please include the following documents:

  *   Cover letter specifically addressing qualifications for the essential job functions
  *   Curriculum Vitae
  *   Names and contact information for three references
  *   University-issued unofficial transcripts of the highest degree achieved
If you have any questions, need accommodations, or submitted your application with missing materials, call or email:
Jane Laurin
Phone: (920) 465-2371
Email: nas at uwgb.edu



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