[ES_JOBS_NET] Teaching opportunity in geophysics

[Sarah Schanz]

The Geology Department at Colorado College is searching for a single Block
teaching position in *environmental geophysics* for *January 22 - February
14, 2024*. This is an excellent opportunity for an ABD student, postdoc, or
scientist to gain hands-on teaching experience while minimally disrupting
your current job. We can work with the visitor to find short-term housing
options. More details below. To find out more or apply, please contact
Professor and Department Chair Christine Siddoway at
csiddoway at coloradocollege.edu.

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*One-course teaching opportunity in Spring 2024 : GY370 Environmental
Geophysics*



The Colorado College Department of Geology announces a one-course teaching
opportunity for a non-tenure-track visiting assistant professor or
instructor of geophysics. The course dates are January 22 - February 14,
2024.  The Environmental Geophysics course is an upper level elective /
methods course, taught in the Block format used for all courses at Colorado
College.  Blocks are 3.5 weeks in duration, allowing for immersive and
field-based teaching/learning, as faculty and students are involved in only
a single course at a time. More information about the one-course-at-a-time
format implemented at Colorado College can be found here:
https://www.coloradocollege.edu/basics/blockplan/



The position will involve teaching an introductory undergraduate
environmental geophysics course, to make use of the Department’s geophysics
equipment in the department (seismic, magnetic, gravity: see below). Course
enrollment is limited to 25 students, but is likely to be < 20. The Geology
Department consists of six faculty and four full-time staff. The three
support staff (technical director and two paraprofessionals) share duties
for instructional support, spanning the use of field and lab
 instrumentation, field logistics including driving vehicles to/from field
sites, and instructional assistance. If warranted, a collaboration with CC
academic support staff in GIS, who are licensed to deploy drones, may be
arranged. Colorado College’s residential campus is located in Colorado
Springs, in a varied geologic, geographic and cultural landscape at the
base of Pikes Peak. The College’s Transportation Dept maintains a vehicle
fleet that is available for field-based courses, and the Department is
equipped for multi-day field trips with camping.

Duties will include: Developing and teaching the undergraduate
environmental geophysics course, that will provide introduction to
fundamentals, problem-based teaching/learning in the area of Colorado
Springs and southern Rocky Mountains region, and field implementation of
geophysics instrumentation. Selecting field localities for course projects,
in consultation with CC Geology Department members.

*Qualifications: *Applicants must have completed or be scheduled to
complete a PhD in geology/geosciences, with an emphasis in geophysics.
Experience with field data collection / instruction of undergraduates in
the use of field geophysical equipment is optimal. Must hold a US Drivers
License. An acquaintance with the bedrock and surficial geology of the
Front Range or Rocky Mountain region is advantageous.


Colorado College is dedicated to the development of faculty and staff who
are committed to inclusive practices in teaching, learning, and working, to
increasing diversity in academia, and to countering racism. Candidates who
can contribute to these goals are particularly encouraged to apply.
Information about Colorado College’s DEI position and anti-racism
commitment can be found at
https://www.coloradocollege.edu/other/antiracism-commitment/.


*Minimum Qualifications:* A Ph.D. conferred or near completion, with an
emphasis in Geophysics, and instructional experience as described above.



CC Geology Department instrumentation includes:

   - Resistivity meter: IRIS Syscal Junior switch-48 with 24 electrodes
   - Magnetometer: GEM GSM-19GW Overhauser Gradiometer
   - Seismograph: Geometrics 12-channel Geode with 40 Hz vertical geophones
   - Gravimeter: TI Worden

Additional facilities and equipment are listed here:
https://www.coloradocollege.edu/academics/dept/geology/facilities.html

Off-site College facilities available for use for the winter-season
environmental geophysics course are near Florissant, CO and in Crestone, CO.


For further information or instructions on how to apply, please contact
Professor Christine Siddoway, Department Chair, at
csiddoway at coloradocollege.edu.
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