Location: Slippery Rock,PA, USA
Posting Number I02287 Classification Title Assistant Professor Working Title Environmental Geoscientist | Tenure Track Faculty 2025-2026 | I02287 Employee Group Faculty Bargaining Unit APSCUF Location Main Campus Department Chemistry and Environmental Geosciences Pay Rate Employment Type Regular FT Work Schedule
Position requires face-to-face instruction. Student consultation hours, i.e. office hours (minimum of 5 hours on three different days) are required. In addition to teaching, the position requires performing research, which should involve undergraduates, and serving on committees. The position should also assist with maintaining the program's a large collection of geological samples.
Position Summary Information
Position Summary
Slippery Rock University invites applications for a tenure-track position in the Department of Chemistry and Environmental Geosciences beginning August 2025. We are seeking a broadly trained geologist to teach undergraduate classes which may include historical geology, sedimentology and stratigraphy, paleontology, and science courses for general education.
It is expected that the successful candidate will have a commitment to the education of a diverse population, establish a research program involving undergraduates, actively participate in academic advising, serve on committees, and help maintain the Department's collection of geological samples. Faculty are required to hold a minimum of five student consultation (office) on at least three different days.
The courses in the Environmental Geoscience program are taught on Slippery Rock University's main campus.
Minimum Qualifications
A Ph.D. or A.B.D. in geology or closely related field. The candidate must have excellent oral and written communication skills. A successful on-campus interview, including teaching and research presentations, is required. A commitment to the education of diverse populations is also required.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience leading field work activities.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Date 09/12/2024 Closing Date Open Until Filled No Respect for Individuals in the Community
Slippery Rock University provides an environment that respects, encourages, and promotes the talents and contributions of all. Slippery Rock University values a community with a shared sense of purpose, where people demonstrate mutual respect and appreciation. Slippery Rock University values diversity that honors and includes all persons regardless of age, creed, disability, ethnic heritage, gender, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status in academic and extracurricular endeavor, in the working environment, and in the daily life of the university community.
Notice of Non-Discrimination
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, disability, age/or veteran status in its programs or activities in accordance with Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and University policies.
The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
Chief Human Resource Officer
205 Old Main Building
104 Maltby Avenue
Slippery Rock University
Slippery Rock, PA 16057
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Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants are asked to electronically submit a current CV, a well-written teaching philosophy, a well-written research proposal involving undergraduates. Please submit your teaching philosophy using the Teaching Philosophy tab and research proposal using the Research Plan tab. Please keep your teaching philosophy to no more than three (3) pages and your research plan to no more than five (5) pages.
Graduate and undergraduate transcripts will be required. Please upload the transcripts under the Transcript tab.
Official transcripts will be due prior to appointment.
At least three reference are required prior to hiring. Please provide the contact information, in particular the phone and email addresses, of at least three references that can speak to the applicant's ability to effectively teach and conduct research. Full consideration will be given to complete applications received by October 15th, 2024.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* * Do you have a Ph.D. or A.B.D. in geology or a closely related field?
* Yes
* No
* * Have you participated in a Post-Doctoral program? If so, please specify.
(Open Ended Question)
* * Do you have any prior teaching experience at the Univeristy level?
* Yes
* No
* * Do you have any experience teaching sedimentology, stratigraphy, paleontology, or historical geology? If so, please specify which ones.
(Open Ended Question)
* * Do you have experience teaching a science class for general education purposes (i.e. for non-STEM majors)?
(Open Ended Question)
* * Do you have experience mentoring undergraduate students in an undergraduate research setting? If so, please specify.
(Open Ended Question)
* * Are you legally authorized to work in the United States for our university without employment visa sponsorship?
* Yes
* No
* * Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?
* Yes
* No
* * Do you have experience working on any academic committees? If so, please specify.
(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
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* Curriculum Vitae
* Cover Letter/Letter of Application
* Teaching Philosophy
* Research Plan
Optional Documents
* Unofficial Transcripts
* Unofficial Transcripts 2
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