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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">The Department of Geography and Geology at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) invites applications for an Assistant Professor
of Geology. <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">This is a full-time, benefits-eligible, tenure-track position starting August 16, 2022. We seek applicants with a passion for undergraduate
teaching and undergraduate research. Typically, the successful candidate will have a 3 course per semester equivalent teaching load (75%), with a 25% research assignment. The candidate will be responsible for teaching introductory and advanced courses in support
of majors in Geology and Environmental Science, including a course in Geohydrology. Other potential courses include Geochemistry as well as new courses that they develop. The candidate will be expected to participate as part of a team. Mentoring undergraduate
research will also be expected.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Research expectations include publishing and applying for funding to support research activities. We are strongly interested in candidates
who seek to work collaboratively with other researchers and teachers, both inside and external of UNO. The position is part of a growing research cluster on studies of the relationship between humans and the environment, using the UNO
</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue"><a href="https://www.unomaha.edu/college-of-arts-and-sciences/nature-preserves/preserves/index.php">preserves</a>
</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">and their surroundings as a unifying focal area. An interest in STEM pedagogic research complements existing university and program strengths and is particularly welcome.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">With a metropolitan mission, UNO serves a diverse student body with a large number of first generation college students and is also actively
engaged with the community in myriad ways (more info at </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue"><a href="https://www.unomaha.edu/academic-affairs/faculty-support/che-ad-for-uno-may-2020.pdf">https://www.unomaha.edu/academic-affairs/faculty-support/che-ad-for-uno-may-2020.pdf</a></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">).
The successful candidate will become part of a dynamic and growing program in the College of Arts and Sciences that is actively engaged in excellent instruction with a focus on undergraduate research. The University, College and Department of Geography and
Geology program have a strong commitment to diversity in its varied forms and to fostering an inclusive<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">and welcoming environment where all students, faculty, and staff thrive and succeed.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">The University and College and Arts and Sciences have a strong commitment to achieving diversity among the faculty and staff. The University
of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs,
activities, or employment. UNO is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an E-Verify employer.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Required Qualifications<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">PhD in Geology, or closely related field. ABD candidates will be considered, however, must have degree in hand prior to August 1, 2022.
The candidate must demonstrate a potential for funded research and publication commensurate with a faculty position.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Review of candidates will start on
<b>Oct. 20</b>. Please contact Dr. Harmon Maher (harmon_maher@unomaha.edu) with questions. Apply at
</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue"><a href="https://unomaha.peopleadmin.com/hr/postings/13395">https://unomaha.peopleadmin.com/hr/postings/13395</a></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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