[ES_JOBS_NET] Open Position: Visiting Assistant Professor in Sedimentology/Stratigraphy, University of North Carolina Wilmington

[Peter Haproff]

Dear Colleagues,

We are seeking a Visiting Assistant Professor in Sedimentology/Stratigraphy
to join the Department of Earth and Ocean Sciences at University of North
Carolina Wilmington. Position details and a link to apply are listed below.

Position Title Visiting Assistant Professor - Sedimentology and Stratigraphy
External Link to Posting https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/26209
College College of Arts and Sciences Admin - 32000 College
Dept/School Earth and Ocean Sciences - 32341
Vacancy Number 16F-486
Position Number 3538
Location of Workplace Main UNCW Campus
Brief Summary of Work for this Position
The Department of Earth and Ocean Sciences within the College of Arts and
Sciences at the University of North Carolina Wilmington is seeking a
fixed-term, nine-month, non-tenure track, Visiting Assistant Professor of
Geology for a two-year contract beginning in August 2023 through May 2025
in the areas of sedimentology, stratigraphy, and basin analysis.

Upon initial appointment, the successful candidate will teach a variety of
undergraduate and graduate courses in the program’s curriculum that may
include introductory geology, sedimentary petrology, sedimentology and
stratigraphy, and courses in the successful candidate’s area of
specialization, as well as other courses in the curriculum. Course
curricula involving applied field experiences will be considered positive
attributes of a candidate’s application.

This position carries a teaching load of 12 contact hours per semester.
Upon initial appointment, the successful candidate will also engage in
departmental faculty meetings, provide limited departmental service,
participate on undergraduate and/or graduate committees, and actively
assist in efforts to increase department visibility, student participation,
and enrollment in the Department of Earth and Ocean Sciences academic
programs.

The Department is committed to the idea that we all benefit from diverse
student, staff, and faculty populations, experiences, and perspectives, and
we believe that our students, our faculty, and our curriculum are essential
elements in that vision. We are seeking a colleague who shares that
commitment, has potential for excellence in teaching, and who is interested
in being an integral part of the department.

The successful candidate will join a department with a strong commitment to
diversity and inclusive excellence and will be expected to contribute
actively to these efforts. Our department actively fosters a diverse and
inclusive working and learning environment.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Doctoral degree in Geology or a closely related geological field on or
before August 2023

Applicants who are ABD for the terminal degree may be considered if a
doctoral degree is conferred by the time of appointment.
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Preference will be given to candidates who have the following
qualifications:

Demonstrated interests and experience in the area of sedimentology,
stratigraphy, and basin analysis, with an emphasis on tectonics,
sedimentary petrology, and/or geochronology.

Demonstrated experience and commitment to exceptional teaching at the
college level, ideally beyond teaching assistantship duties.

Demonstrated interest or success in outreach efforts to increase geoscience
visibility, student participation, and enrollment in the Department of
Earth and Ocean Sciences’ academic programs.

Demonstrated interest or success incorporating diversity, equity, and
inclusion in both instructional and outreach activities and in working with
diverse populations.
Required Certifications or Licensure
No Required Certifications or Licensure
Primary Function of Organizational Unit
The Department of Earth and Ocean Sciences (https://uncw.edu/earsci/)
offers the following degrees: B.S. in Geology and Oceanography, M.S. and
B.A. in Geosciences, B.A. in Geography and Geospatial Science, and a
Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Science. The department
maintains an outstanding record of research and scholarship and provides
powerful undergraduate/graduate student experiences that include applied
learning, field studies, and mentored research. UNCW maintains a wide range
of analytical facilities in support of research including sedimentology,
geospatial analysis, electron microscopy, stable isotope mass spectrometry,
aqueous chemistry, NMR and DNA facilities, as well as a dive shop, machine
shop, and instrument shop at the UNCW Center for Marine Science (
https://uncw.edu/cms/).
College/School Information
The College of Arts and Sciences is UNCW’s largest academic unit and awards
approximately two-thirds of the university’s academic credits. Ours is a
comprehensive arts and sciences college comprising the arts, the
humanities, the mathematical and natural sciences, and the social and
behavioral sciences.

The College’s twenty-five units offer a variety of undergraduate majors
leading to the Bachelor of Arts, the Bachelor of Fine Arts, the Bachelor of
Music, and the Bachelor of Science. The College also offers a full
complement of minors, including interdisciplinary minors such as Africana
studies, Asian studies, Forensic studies, Latin America studies, Middle
East & Islamic studies, Native-American studies, and Women’s and Gender
studies, among others.

Applied learning is a hallmark of the student experience in the College of
Arts and Sciences. Each of the College’s departments requires an applied
learning experience as a part of the curriculum for its undergraduate
majors. Examples include faculty-directed research, internships, service
learning, and capstone courses and projects, all of which challenge
students to integrate various strands of knowledge and to apply that
knowledge to broader, real-world or real disciplinary situations. Through
applied learning, students in the College gain direct hands-on experience
with the skills of their major fields as an essential part of their
preparation for life and career.

In addition to its undergraduate major and minor programs, the College is
chiefly responsible for the curriculum that comprises the UNCW’s University
Studies Program, through which all UNCW undergraduates gain a foundation in
the liberal arts and develop the transferable skills essential for life in
the twenty-first century. The College strives in its undergraduate programs
and in its University Study offerings to nurture creative thinking,
intellectual curiosity, diversity and inclusion, and academic integrity in
students while providing them with a solid foundation of knowledge in their
chosen fields. Upon completion of their undergraduate studies, College of
Arts and Sciences students will have the necessary preparation for
rewarding careers, advanced study, effective citizenship, and meaningful
lives.

Graduate degrees awarded in the College of Arts and Sciences include the
Master of Arts, the Master of Fine Arts, the Master of Public
Administration, the Master of Science and the Doctor of Philosophy (Marine
Biology and Psychology). In addition, the nationally awarded Graduate
Liberal Studies program offers a personalized curriculum of
interdisciplinary study leading to the Master of Arts. Post-baccalaureate
certificates in Applied Statistics, Environmental Studies, Forensic
Science, Conflict Management and Resolution, Gender Studies and Hispanic
Studies are available. Graduate programs in the College are designed to
develop intellectual competence and to prepare the student for careers in
business, industry, government, teaching or for further study at the
doctoral level.
University Information
The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state’s coastal
university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring,
research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and
staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly
excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience
that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and a community rich
in diversity, inclusion and global perspectives.

A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range
of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees
in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology;
and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an
accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for
working professionals, and the nation’s only bachelor’s degree program
focused on coastal engineering.

The university’s efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have
earned UNCW the elevated designation of “Doctoral Universities: High
Research Activity” institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie
Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.
EEO Statement
At the University of North Carolina at Wilmington (UNCW), our culture
reflects our values of inclusion, diversity, globalization, ethics and
integrity and innovation and we are committed to providing equality of
educational and employment opportunity for all persons without regard to
race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and
pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion,
disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status,
military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to
other university constituents – except where sex, age, or ability represent
bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital
status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded
employee benefit programs. UNCW believes that embracing the unique
contributions of our faculty, staff and students is critical to our success
and paramount in being recognized for our global mindset.
Eligibility for Employment
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks.
Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington
participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the
identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the
United States.
Special Notes to Applicants
Prior to the official appointment to the university, the candidate(s)
selected for hire must be able to demonstrate eligibility to teach assigned
courses by successfully meeting the credentialing requirements based on
official transcripts and other documentation as required.

Applications will be accepted until 11:59PM EST on December 15, 2022, the
job closing date.
To apply, please complete the online application process available at
https://jobs.uncw.edu/ and attach the following materials as an Adobe
PDF document
including:
1. Brief Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vita
3. Combined Unofficial Undergraduate and Graduate Transcripts – please
upload these documents under the Combined Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
category
4. Statement of Teaching Philosophy describing:
a. teaching practices, interests, and experience (face-to-face and online)
b. a list and brief description of potential undergraduate- and
graduate-level course offerings
c. a plan for actively engaging students in field and classroom learning
d. a statement of how issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion shape the
applicant’s working practices, past and planned, and e. a statement
reflecting the candidate’s commitment to a broad diversity of perspectives
and experiences.
5. List of 3 professional references
6. If needed, applicants may upload additional materials under the Other
category.

Please note that a minimum of three references are required for all
applications. References will be requested during the screening process.

Letters of application without the requested components will not meet the
application requirements. For questions about the position, contact the
Search Chair, Dr. Peter Haproff at Haproffp at uncw.edu or 910-962-7077. For
questions about the online application process, contact Ms. Lorenda
Heathcock at heathcockl at uncw.edu or 910-962-3490.
Position Type Time-limited
Job Posting Date 10/11/2022
Job Close Date 12/15/2022
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