[ES_JOBS_NET] Assistant Professor of Geology West Texas A&M University

[Holland, Mark E.]

Job Title:
Assistant Professor of Geology

Agency:
West Texas A&M University

Department:
Life, Earth & Environmental Sciences

Proposed Minimum Salary:
Commensurate

Job Location:
Canyon, Texas

Job Type:
Faculty

Job Description:
The A&M System strives to maintain a competitive, high-quality benefit package to support the health and wellness needs of our diverse workforce. This includes comprehensive health and welfare insurance plans, additional health and lifestyle programs, and optional retirement savings opportunities. Eligible employees will have access to paid leave programs in addition to 13-15 paid holidays each year. For more information regarding the benefit package go to: West Texas A&M University: Human Resources Benefits

West Texas A&M University, a Member of The Texas A&M University System located in Canyon, Texas, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Geology (60% teaching, 35% research, 5% service). 

This full time (9 month) position at West Texas A&M University will include responsibilities in teaching (9 ACH/semester), research, and service supportive of the environmental science, biology, wildlife biology, and Science/Life Science Education programs.  Candidates with expertise in sedimentary geology, basin analysis, hydrogeology, and petroleum/economic geology are encouraged to apply, but other areas will be considered. Teaching duties will include existing or new courses within the successful candidate's area of expertise at the undergraduate and graduate levels, particularly related to areas of introductory geology, historical geology, sedimentology and stratigraphy, paleontology, and hydrogeology. The successful candidate is expected to conduct research relevant to their field of expertise; collaborate with other faculty on relevant, geology/environmental science-oriented projects; attract and secure extramural funding, publish in impactful peer-reviewed journals, attend professional meetings, provide academic advisement to undergraduate and graduate students, engage students in research, and develop and deliver effective educational programs to the community.  

Review of applications will begin October 15, 2020 and continue until the position is filled.  Position is available beginning January 1, 2021.  Salary and benefits are competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.  

Questions should be addressed to the search committee chair, Dr. W. David Sissom, dsissom at wtamu.edu or (806) 651-2573.

Responsibilities:  

Teaching selected undergraduate and graduate courses, such as Physical Geology, Historical Geology, Sedimentology and Stratigraphy, and Hydrogeology with the possibility of developing new courses based on candidate's experience and expertise;
Developing a dynamic research program by attracting new grants and opportunities that would allow undergraduate and graduate student participation;
Conducting professional service for the institution, academic field, and community;
Recruiting students for the undergraduate and graduate programs in Life, Earth, & Environmental Sciences;
Advising students on matters of degree plans, course scheduling, and other academic matters;
Qualifications:

An earned Ph.D. in Geology or related area from an accredited institution.  ABD will not be considered;
Demonstrated experience and excellence in teaching related to the courses listed above;
Willingness to teach 9 adjusted contact hours (ACH) per semester;
Competency in geoscience research as evidenced by publications in impactful peer-reviewed journals (full citations to be provided in CV);
Demonstrated experience in seeking/obtaining extramural funding (including documentation of awards and amounts);
Excellent quantitative, technological, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:

Expertise with modern quantitative geological techniques/methodology;
Demonstrated ability and skills in leadership, mentoring, and building teamwork;
Experience in developing collaborative research with other scientists, research centers and/or agencies and organizations;
Applicant Instructions:  

Applicants must provide the following materials in order to be considered for this position:

Cover Letter;
Curriculum vita that specifically addresses the qualifications of the position;
List of three references;
Undergraduate and graduate transcripts;
A statement addressing teaching approach and philosophy;
A research statement that addresses how to involve both undergraduate and graduate students in research.
Please attach all documents in the attachment box at the bottom of the "My Experience" page before continuing through the application.  Although the attachment box is labeled "CV/Resume," more than one document may be included.  All revisions must be made prior to application submission.  If you need assistance with uploading documents, please contact WTAMU Human Resources at hr at wtamu.edu.

Texas law requires all males age 18 through 25 to be properly registered with the Selective Service System.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.

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