Part Time Lecturer Position in Geography

APPLICATION INFORMATION

COASTAL GEOLOGIST

ILLINOIS STATE GEOLOGICAL SURVEY, PRAIRIE RESEARCH INSTITUTE

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA-CHAMPAIGN

The Illinois State Geological Survey, part of the Prairie Research Institute at the University of Illinois, is seeking an Assistant Research Scientist, Coastal Geologist to conceive, plan, coordinate, and conduct basic research and applied studies related to Illinois Lake Michigan coastal geology. Position will be based in the Chicago, Illinois area.

Qualifications include master’s degree in geology, geological engineering, civil engineering, or related discipline. Three years of coastal geology related industry or research experience with master’s degree. Must understand the need for specific applied science needs to solve fundamental coastal issues along the Illinois shoreline. To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by July 19, 2019; however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

For additional information, including instructions on how to apply, please visit https://jobs.illinois.edu/academic-job-board or contact Lori Walston-Vonderharr, Human Resources, Prairie Research Institute at lwalston@illinois.edu. The University, which conducts criminal background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer, is an EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled www.inclusiveillinois.illinois.edu

Job Description Summary

The Department of Geosciences at Auburn University invites applications for a 9-month non-tenure track faculty position in Structural Geology and Tectonics beginning January 1, 2020. The position is a one-year appointment subject to renewal based on performance, need for services and available funding.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses including, but not limited to, Dynamic Earth, Structural Geology, Summer Field Camp, as well as one graduate level course (e.g., Tectonics) as determined by the candidate’s expertise, experience and department needs. The teaching load will be three courses each semester.

Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, a letter of application (1-2 pages) describing teaching philosophy and experience, and the names and contact information of three professional references. Applicants are encouraged to visit the AU website to learn more about Auburn University and the Department of Geosciences (http://www.auburn.edu/academic/cosam/geosciences/ ).

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Geosciences related fields with demonstrable teaching experience at the time employment begins.

The candidate selected for the position must meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time the appointment begins and be able to continue working legally for the proposed term of employment. Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills are required.

Desired Qualifications

Desired qualifications include: candidates who are qualified to teach a piggyback Geophysics course; experience with implementing inquiry, project, or technology-based active learning into teaching; and quantitative, analytical, and/or field-based tools that could be incorporated into both undergraduate and graduate courses.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Review of applications will August 15, 2019 and will continue until a candidate accepts appointment.

Open Until Filled: Yes

References required for this position? Yes

If yes, minimum number requested: 3

Agroecology Program Manager

Position Information:

1. Position Purpose

Under the guidance and direction of the Dean, School of Natural Resources, the Agroecology Program Manager is the entrepreneur of the Agroecology program. The Program Manager leads and manages both independent project management and collaborative efforts with the Dean to create, maintain, and process materials associated with the Agroecology program; teaches classes each semester of the year; leads program review and accreditation efforts; and supervises faculty assigned to teach courses within the program. Annual salary for the position: $55,000

1. Duties and Responsibilities

• PARTICIPATES IN DEPARTMENT ACTVITIES:
  • Provide effective day-to-day management and administration of the Agroecology program in School of Natural Resources, Department of Conservation, Education, and Recreation
  • Supervises faculty.
  • Plan and oversee professional development for program faculty.
  • In cooperation with the Dean of the School of Natural Resources manage curriculum, create course schedules, assist with faculty and student issues, coordinate professional development for faculty, coordinate assignments, complete faculty evaluations and participate in other special projects.
  • Responsible for assuring that College policies are communicated and followed.
  • Manage aspects of grant funding as needed.
  • Serve on committees as assigned by the Dean.

• PERFORMS STUDENT ACADEMIC PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT & ADVISING ACTIVITIES
  • Maintain a teaching load per term.
  • Assist with the recruitment and placement of students.
  • Coordinate textbook selection and review process to reduce overall student cost;
  • Work with students and faculty to resolve conflicts and serve as the second step in grade appeals.
  • Encourage students’ involvement in the advising process; Maintains sufficient advising hours compatible with student schedules; meet with advisees at least twice per semester and as often as needed; advise student having difficulty in class / clinical work; maintain appropriate advisee files; direct students to appropriate department and College resources; maintain confidentiality; periodically evaluates graduation progress and completions.
  • Duties also include managing student files, including processing of applications, documenting, using spreadsheets (such as Excel), and databases (such as Colleague/Web Advisor and Moodle). Keep track of student progress in cross disciplines and updating student records. This will involve working closely with many different offices throughout the College, Student Affairs, Financial Aid, etc.
  • Acts as lead contact for international student needs in conjunction with the Office of the Registrar.
  • Reviews graduation applications prior to final approval by the Dean.
  • Coordinate with CCP Liaison for site visits for College Credit Plus
  • Act as the lead liaison for practicum sites for Agroecology Program.

• Proactively identify and implement methods for publicizing and promoting the activities of the School of Natural Resources
  • Provides leadership and assists in the college marketing department in developing materials about the program (e.g., publications, web page, annual report).
  • Represent the Agroecology program to students, prospective students and other interested parties.
  • Facilitate advisory committee involvement in all programs within the unit.
  • Work with Tech Prep to develop articulation agreements with Career Technical and traditional secondary schools.
  • Represent program(s) at recruiting events, on and off campus.
  • Collaborate and provide programming for career/program exploration camps.
  • Participate in program relevant community & networking events.
  • Attend local county fairs and FFA events as program representative and faculty member.

• PARTICIPATES IN ACADEMIC AFFAIRS AND INSTITUTIONAL ACTIVITIES:
  • Lives the mission and philosophy of Hocking College;
  • follows Hocking College policies and procedures;
  • promote a positive working relationship across technology, department, and community lines;
  • participate in Academic Affairs and institutional activities and committees;
  • participate in student enrollment activities (recruiting and registration), contribute to the assessment of student academic achievement;

Position Requirements:

1. Qualifications Education, Experience, and Skills
   • Masters Degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Environmental Studies, Agriculture, Horticulture or a closely related Natural Resources field of study. Graduate-level coursework must be directly related to environmental science, ecology, agriculture, horticulture, or botany.
   • Degree must be from a regionally or nationally accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent as verified by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc.
   • Minimum of 5 years of full-time, professional, field and/or lab experience within the field of agriculture sciences and/or farming.
   • Evidence of professional development in the field of concentration as demonstrated by activity in professional associations, consultative practice; participation in seminars, workshops, and formal coursework, and individual reading and research.
   • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
   • Strong technology skills including usage of Microsoft Office, email, student information system, and learning management system
   • Organizational, record-keeping, and interpersonal skills.
   • Knowledge of subject area.
   • Knowledge of educational theory and application.
   • Knowledge of learners and individual learning styles.
   • Interest in and commitment to the learner-centered educational process.
   • Educational technology skills.
   • Confidentiality.
   • Caring attitude toward students.
   • Learning and self-motivation skills.
   • Willingness to extend self to help students succeed.
   • Knowledge of College resources available to students.
   • Knowledge of organizational structure.
   • Current knowledge of programs, objectives, and requirements.
   • Openness to suggestions for improvement.
   • Attention to detail.
   • Flexibility in dealing with others.
   • Ability to work as a team member.
   • Ability to prioritize work.
   • Behaves in accordance with Hocking College and Academic Affairs mission, goals, and values.
   • Positive attitude.
   • Knowledge of safe working conditions.

How to Apply:
Apply online at https://hocking.edu/careers/281

Interested applicants should email a resume and cover letter to hockingjobs@hocking.edu.

Position will remain open until filled.

Hocking College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race,color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, relition, age, disability or military status in employment or the provision of services

When contacted for an interview, an applicant who requires special accommodations due to a disability should notify the office at that time so proper arrangements can be made for the interview.

Contact Information:
Human Resources
3301 Hocking Parkway
Nelsonville, OH 45764
hockingjobs@hocking.edu
FAX: 740.753.7039

Application Information

Department: Hydrology and Atmospheric Sciences (0469)

Location: Main Campus

Position Summary

The University of Arizona’s Department of Hydrology and Atmospheric Sciences is seeking two full-time postdoctoral researchers in the field of Earth system modeling. One position will focus on global atmospheric processes, and the other will focus on land processes. Both positions are in the Land-Atmosphere-Ocean Interactions group, led by Prof. Xubin Zeng (https://xzeng.faculty.arizona.edu/). Over three decades, this group has addressed many aspects of surface interface processes and has developed widely-adopted parameterizations and global observational datasets. To build on this experience, therefore, the ideal candidates will be passionate, flexible, and curious. The selected candidates will have exciting opportunities to interact with scientists in various institutions through our existing projects. Besides contributing to existing projects, candidates are also encouraged to pursue curiosity-driven research that is loosely related to existing diverse projects.

Initial appointment is for 12 months, with possibility of extension for a further 2 years, depending on performance and funding.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

The successful candidates will use one or more of the following approaches:

• Analyze Earth system model output to aid in model development and improve process understanding;
• Run model simulation experiments to test model sensitivity;
• Develop physical parameterizations for weather and climate models;
• Use and create (where needed) value-added observational datasets to assess Earth system models;
• Improve subseasonal-to-seasonal prediction through model improvement and post-processing (including using physics in combination with artificial intelligence).

In addition, they are expected to:

• Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals;
• Present research at national and international conferences and project meetings;
• Assist in writing research proposals and progress reports;
• Train and mentor graduate and undergraduate students.

Examples of research areas for the atmosphere processes position:

• Aerosol-cloud-meteorology interactions;
• Dynamics-physics (cloud microphysics, shallow convection, and atmospheric boundary layer) coupling;
• Subseasonal-to-seasonal forecasting improvement

Examples of research areas for the land processes position:

• Hybrid 3-D hydrological modeling for Earth system models;
• Role of soil moisture and temperature as well as vegetation in land-atmosphere interaction;
• Land model improvement (including snowpack modeling).

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability in analyzing output from Earth system models, including comparison with multiple observational datasets
• Coding skills for model analysis (e.g., Python, R, NCL) and/or development (e.g., Fortran, C++)
• Organization and project management skills
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, for collaboration with colleagues in the department and elsewhere
• Effective presentation skills, in both written and spoken forms
• Ability to work independently and efficiently

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD in Atmospheric Sciences or a related discipline
• Ability to perform high quality work both individually and with the project team

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in running state-of-the-art Earth system models on leadership class supercomputer facilities at NCAR, DOE, and NASA
• Experience in modifying, developing and testing new routines in complex multi-component Earth system models
• Good knowledge of satellite measurements
  Strong publication record
• Passionate, flexible, and curious

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40

Job Category: Postdoctoral Research

Benefits Eligible: Yes – Full Benefits

Posted Rate of Pay: $48,500+ Annually

Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Posting Number: P20819

Desired Start Date: 06/17/2019

Contact Information for Candidates

Xubin Zeng
xubin@email.arizona.edu

Open Until Filled: Yes

Review Begins On: 06/03/2019

Special Instructions to Applicant

Please note: You will be required to provide contact information for a minimum of three professional references within your application. Should you be selected as a finalist for this position, for your convenience, your references may receive an automatic email. This email will ask your references to complete a brief questionnaire in regard to your suitability for the position as well as request the attachment of a letter of recommendation. These letters of recommendation must be uploaded directly via the UACareers.com website by your reference provider. UACareers.com is not compatible with any “dossier aggregate” system (e.g., Interfolio, Intellimedia).

Diversity Statement

At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As an Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.