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DEPARTMENT OF GEOSCIENCES, UNIVERSITY OF AKRON, AKRON OHIO
The University of Akron is expanding its research and teaching strengths in the Department of Geosciences by opening multiple tenure-track and non-tenure track positions to complement the department’s strengths in geography, GIS and geology. These positions, combined with a search for a new Chair of the Department of Geosciences, will position this department for future growth. Candidates for this position will be expected to develop an externally funded research program in one or more of the following areas: structural geology, surface processes and/or tectonics. Responsibilities include a commitment to research and teaching. Teaching duties will include graduate courses in candidate’s specialty, structural geology, introductory courses and summer field camp. Preferred qualifications include post-doctoral experience, a clear vision of future research endeavors and a plan for obtaining external funding. Candidate’s specialty should enhance existing departmental core courses in geology. Review of applications will begin March 15, 2013. Competitive candidates will demonstrate the potential to augment existing expertise within the department as described below.
- Assistant Professor - Geology (tenure track; Job # 7749): This candidate will be expected to develop an externally funded research program in one or more of the following areas: structural geology, surface processes and/or tectonics. Responsibilities include a commitment to research and teaching. Teaching duties will include graduate courses in candidate’s specialty, structural geology, introductory courses and summer field camp. Preferred qualifications include post-doctoral experience, a clear vision of future research endeavors and a plan for obtaining external funding. Candidate’s specialty should enhance existing departmental core courses in geology.
- Assistant Professor - Geography/Geographic Information Systems (tenure-track; Job # 7744): This candidate will be expected to develop an externally funded research program in geography-related geosciences and teach GIS and related geography courses at the undergraduate and master's levels. The candidate must demonstrate the ability to teach three or more of the following upper-level and/or graduate courses: GIS, GIS database design, GIS programming and customization, spatial analysis. Preferred qualifications include a research specialization in applications of GIS in the geosciences, strong potential to develop interdisciplinary collaborations, prior teaching experience and the ability to teach cartography. Candidate’s specialty should enhance existing departmental core courses in geography.
- College Lecturer – Physical Geography (non-tenure track; Job # 7751): In addition to the criteria specified above, the candidate will be able to teach physical geography and/or maps and map reading and have an interest and aptitude for developing and teaching on-line courses. Preferred qualifications include a demonstrated record of teaching excellence and the ability to teach cartography and/or geomorphology.
- College Lecturer – Geography (non-tenure track; Job # 7747): In addition to the criteria specified above, the candidate will be able to teach cultural diversity, introduction to geography and economic and world geography and have an interest and aptitude for developing and teaching on-line courses. Preferred qualifications include a demonstrated record of teaching excellence and the ability to teach field research methods and a regional geography course.
Questions about job numbers 7749 and 7751 should be directed to Dr. LaVerne Friberg at lfribe1@uakron.edu. Questions about job numbers 7744 and 7747 should be directed to Dr. David Steer at steer@uakron.edu. Candidates must complete the on-line application and attach the following items: a curriculum vitae; a written statement describing your research, teaching experiences and goals and how they will contribute to the growth and success of the department; and contact information for at least four references. The preferred start date is August 2013. Review of applications will begin on March 15th, 2013. For complete details and to apply for this position, visit: http://www.uakron.edu/jobs/. The University of Akron is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and to the principles of affirmative action in accordance with state and federal laws.
