[ES_JOBS_NET] Visiting Faculty position Spring 2022 in the Dept. of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Minnesota Duluth

[Christina Gallup]

Faculty Position in Earth Science

The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences
<http://www.d.umn.edu/dees/index.html> at the University of Minnesota Duluth
<http://www.d.umn.edu/> anticipates hiring a Spring semester term visiting
faculty appointment to begin January 6, 2022 and end May 22, 2022. We seek
a broad-based earth scientist who will teach two courses that help fill our
curricular needs, including Introduction to Geology and Earth Systems, and a
choice of a core course in solid earth geology (Earth’s Dynamic Interior),
a mineral-resources related elective, or an advanced elective (see list of
advanced electives in the department on pages 155-157 of the Course Catalog
<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KVIFcI9AO5SbF2G_iZx9LlKoytVQcn-c/view>).  We
welcome candidates who seek to incorporate elements of environmental
justice into their courses. The position has the potential to be extended
to a second year if the successful candidate can teach structural geology
with a lab in the 2022-2023 academic year.  Appointment at the Visiting
Assistant Professor level is preferred and requires the completion of a
PhD, however, applicants with appropriate qualifications who are still ABD
may be considered.

Required qualifications for the position are: 1) completion of a Ph.D. or
ABD status in earth science or related field by January 06, 2022, from a
regionally-accredited university or equivalent program; 2) experience in
teaching, which may include teaching assistantships.  Preferred
qualifications are: 1) Ph.D. in earth science or related field 2) at least
one semester teaching college courses as lead instructor, 3) experience
with course development, 4) experience in integrating themes of diversity,
equity, and inclusion, and social justice in teaching.

Duluth is a vibrant small city with exceptional outdoor, recreational and
cultural opportunities. We offer BA and BS degrees in Geological Sciences
and Environmental Science and an MS in Earth Sciences. Detailed information
about our undergraduate and graduate programs is available at
www.d.umn.edu/dees/index.html.

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and
inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in
supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting
and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds. We
encourage applications from members of groups traditionally
underrepresented in the sciences. We also seek evidence of commitment to
diversity and inclusion from our candidates.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV with a list of three
professional references, a teaching statement, and a diversity, equity, and
inclusion (DEI) statement. The DEI statement should address the applicant’s
commitment to and experience fostering inclusion, equity, justice, and
diversity in higher education.

Pending a formal job posting by the University, review of applications is
expected to begin on September 7th, and will continue until the position is
filled. The position will be posted in early August. For further
information regarding this position, please contact Christina Gallup (
cgallup at d.umn.edu).


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*Christina Gallup (she, her)*
Associate Professor
Director of Undergraduate Studies, Environmental Science program
Dept. of Earth and Environmental Sciences
University of Minnesota Duluth
1114 Kirby Dr., 229 HH
Duluth, MN  55812
(218) 726-8984

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