DEPARTMENT: Geology
POSITION TITLE: Visiting Assistant Professor
POSITION IS: Full-time/9 months/Non-Tenure track
POSTING DATE: October 8, 2007
CLOSING DATE: February 15, 2008 or until position is filled
DATE AVAILABLE: August 2008
The University of Dayton's Geology Department invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor position opening in August 2008 with anticipated renewal for two additional years. Candidates should be field-oriented and possess a strong background in the Environmental Geosciences. Teaching responsibilities will reflect the scientific expertise of the individual but could include: Introductory and Advanced Environmental Geology/Instrumentation; Surface and Groundwater Hydrology; Environmental Geophysics/Geochemistry; and/or Climate Science. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to be involved in the University of Dayton Rivers Institute and in the development of new university-wide environmental curricula.
This appointment will complement a department of seven full-time faculty committed to integrated teaching and undergraduate research. Demonstrated achievement and experience in teaching at the undergraduate level would be an advantage. Experiential learning in the context of strong mentoring relationships is the centerpiece of our program, and the successful applicant will be encouraged and supported in pursuing an externally funded research program that includes undergraduates. The Geology Department is located in the new Science Center, which contains state of the art laboratory and classroom facilities including the Keck Environmental Laboratory. The Geology Department's homepage provides information on current faculty and activities: http://artssciences.udayton.edu/geology/.
Applicants are expected to hold a Ph.D. by August 2008 Please send a vita, statement of teaching interests, and three letters of reference to: Dr. Allen J. McGrew, Chairperson, Department of Geology, University of Dayton, Dayton, OH 45469-2364. Search committee members will be available at the Geological Society of America Annual Meeting. Submissions and informal inquiries are welcome via email: Allen.McGrew@notes.udayton.edu.
Review of applicants will begin February 15, 2008, but the position will remain open until filled.
The University of Dayton, a comprehensive, Catholic University founded by the Society of Mary in 1850, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. The University is firmly committed to the principle of diversity.