***************************************************************************** AWG E-MAIL NEWS December,1999 #11 ****************************************************************************** CONTENTS: 1) MEETING ANNOUNCEMENTS -International Conference on Women in Higher Education -THE 2000 Advancing Women in Higher Education Conference (NAME) -National Conference for College Women Student Leaders -Institute for Emerging Women Leaders in Higher Education 2) POSITION OPENINGS -Division of Ocean Sciences, National Science Foundation-Head -Colorado Dept. of Natural Resources-Environmental Protection Specialist -University at Albany (SUNY)-Atmospheric Sciences -University of California, Riverside-Earthquake Physicist/Seismologist -University of Northern Iowa-Sedimentary Geology/Paleontology -Hunter College (CUNY)-Environmental Specialist and Climatologist ***---Don't forget to check the AWG JobWeb at www.awg.org---*** 3) JOB ANNOUNCEMENTS -National Park Service ***Thanks to everyone who contributed submissions to this issue of AWG E-Mail News For submissions to AWG E-Mail News, contact Editor Joanne Kluessendorf at editor@awg.org. For advertising, contact Ad Editor Kata McCarville at ads@awg.org. E-mail or address changes? Send to office@awg.org, please. For more information about AWG, contact office@awg.org or check out the AWG web site at www.awg.org. ************************* 1. MEETING ANNOUNCEMENTS ************************* ***INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON WOMEN IN HIGHER EDUCATION January 8-10, 2000, Hotel Inter-Continental, New Orleans, LA Over 150 academic papers, panels, and workshops addressing women's issues in higher education from the United States and around the world. KEYNOTE SPEAKERS: *Dr. Ruth Burgos-Sasscer, chancellor, Houston Community College System: "Women in Higher Education: National and International Perspectives" *Dr Mary Ann Danowitz Sagaria, associate professor, The Ohio State University: "Tourist, Imperialist or Intimate Collaborator? Becoming and Being a Cross-cultural Woman in Higher Education" *Dr. Cheris Kramarae, scholar in residence, American Association of University Women: "What's Happening in Higher Education? Will Distance Learning Really Help Women?" All Conference Panel-International Perspectives on Women's Advancement in Higher Education: *Dr. Estela Lopez, provost, Northeastern Illinois University *Dr. Colleen Chesterman, director, Australian Technology Network Women's Executive Development Program *Dr. Guljahon Mavlani, director, Centre for Studies on Human Rights and Humanitarian Law (Republic of Uzbekistan) *Dr. Frances Dow, provost, Arts, Divinity and Music, University of Edinburgh (Scotland) Conference fees: General $239; Presenter $189; Graduate Student $139 Hotel:$119 single or double occupancy All preconference sessions are $29 and are two hours in length;they are held on Saturday, January 8: *High Technology Strategies *Academic Writing and Publishing *Professional Credentials and Women Administrators *Surviving the Politics of Academia Register online at or ask for a copy of the conference registration brochure at 202.659.9330. ***THE 2000 ADVANCING WOMEN IN HIGHER EDUCATION CONFERENCE The 84TH Annual Conference of NAWE; February 23-26, 2000; Swissotel, Boston, MA Over 70 panels and presentations by women from all sectors and disciplines in higher education, with an emphasis on model programs and practical applications, featuring three certificate-granting Academies: *Scanning Internal and External Environments in Higher Education Dr. Tessa Martinez Pollack, president, Glendale Community College *Leadership in Higher Education Dr. Dale Rogers Marshall, president, Wheaton College *Negotiating Institutional Change in Higher Education Dr. Marie V. McDemmond, president, Norfolk State University Conference fees EARLY (by Jan. 28) $245, member; $175 grad student, retiree; $345, nonmember REGULAR (by Feb 4) $280; $185; $380 LATE $345; $225; $445 ON-SITE $380; $265; $480 Hotel: $135 per night single or double occupancy All preconference sessions are $75 and are three hours in length; they are held on Wednesday, February 23: *Discovering the Leader Within: The Inner Work of the Leader *Advancing Your Career by Managing the Search Process and Search Consultants *A Visit to the Stone Center for Research on Women *Designing WWW Sites *Excellence in Leadership: Coaching for Leadership Development *Career Strategies for New Professionals *Seven Directions: Uncovering Assumptions About Learning *Disability Access and Accommodation: The Basics and Beyond Register online at or ask for a copy of the conference registration brochure at 202.659.9330. ***NATIONAL CONFERENCE FOR COLLEGE WOMEN STUDENT LEADERS "Women Leading: Today and Tomorrow"; June 1-3, 2000; The American University Washington, D.C. The only national leadership development conference for college women, located in our Nation's capital, featuring over 60 presentations, as well as opportunities to visit Capitol Hill and other D.C. venues. This is a perfect opportunity for women faculty and administrators to support the next generation of women leaders. Conference fees: $345 includes conference, lodging, and meals Thursday noon- Saturday noon. Registration information: forms will be available February 2000. ***INSTITUTE FOR EMERGING WOMEN LEADERS IN HIGHER EDUCATION "Building the next generation of higher education leaders"; June 24-28, 2000 The Inn and Conference Center, College Park, MD The only national, multi-sector leadership development institute for entry-to-mid-level women faculty and administrators in higher education and related fields. Participants will: *Discover the latest developments in critical leadership issues facing higher education *Increase understanding of the higher education industry *Develop the leadership and management skills to foster collaborative campus efforts *Foster a professional network of Institute participants, alumnae, higher education and corporate leaders Institute fee: $1195 members/$1295 non-members includes tuition, lodging (double occupancy), meals, parking, materials, breaks and a reduced fee to attend the NAWE Annual Conference for the IEWL Reunion. FOR MORE INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION CONTACT NAWE AT WWW.NAWE.ORG OR 202.659.9330 (VOICE) 202.457.0946 (FAX) visit the NAME web site at http://www.nawe.org *********************** 2. POSITION OPENINGS *********************** ***DIVISION OF OCEAN SCIENCES, NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION NSF's Directorate for Geosciences seeks candidates for the Head, Ocean Sciences Research Section position in its Division of Ocean Sciences. The incumbent provides leadership and direction to NSF program activities supporting research and education in biological oceanography, chemical oceanography, physical oceanography, marine geology and geophysics, and ocean technology. Appointment to this Senior Executive Service position may be on a career basis, or on a 2 - to 3- year limited term basis, with a current salary range of $110,351 to $120,814 for a new SES appointment. Alternatively, the incumbent may be assigned under Intergovernmental Personnel Act provisions. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent professional experience in ocean sciences, substantial research administration experience, and demonstrated leadership skills. Announcement EP 00-4, with position requirements and application procedures, is located on the NSF Home Page at www.nsf.gov.home/chart/work.htm#hrm. Applicants may also obtain the announcements by contacting the Executive Personnel and Development Branch on 703-306-0755 (Hearing impaired individuals may call TDD 703-306-0189). Applications must be received by January 28, 2000. NSF is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a highly qualified staff reflecting the diversity of our nation. ***STATE OF COLORADO DEPT. OF NATURAL RESOURCES/Oil and Gas Conservation Commission-Environmental Protection Specialist II (I3A3*C) Location: Denver. Salary: Approximately $4500/Mo. Job duties include: evaluating applications for oil and gas exploration and production waste management facility permits, evaluating environmental remediation plans and surface reclamation plans submitted by operators for oil and gas operations, preparing environmental remediation work plans and surface reclamation plans for orphaned oil and gas facilities and well sites, inspecting oil and gas facilities to respond to complaints and to investigate and assess environmental impacts, and other special environmental projects. This work requires extensive experience with and understanding of concepts related to ground water, hydrogeology, water quality, soil science, reclamation, and oil and gas field operations. Requirements: BS in Geology, Geological Engineering, or Hydrogeology and a minimum of two years of professional work experience either as an environmental consultant to or as an employee of an oil and gas exploration and production or natural gas transportation company which must have included all of the following: familiarity with oil and gas drilling and production field operations, performing environmental assessments at oil, gas, and injection well sites and facilities; designing, evaluating, and implementing remediation plans for soil and ground water contamination due to oil and gas operations; and monitoring remediation activities and evaluating results at oil and gas operations remediation sites. A minimum of five years of the above listed work experience is highly desirable. The work experience must include a demonstrated history of good verbal and excellent written communications skills, especially environmental report writing and correspondence, and good personal computer skills, especially in using the entire MS Office software suite. MUST BE RESIDENT OF COLORADO AND HAVE A VALID COLORADO DRIVERS LICENCE TO APPLY. To apply, submit a completed Form B state job application, current resume and cover letter to: Department of Natural Resources, Human Resources Office, 1313 Sherman St., Denver, CO 80203, Attn: Mindy Elswick; FAX: 303-866-6499 For more information and application procedures, please look for the job announcement at www.gssa.state.co.us (employment/Colorado State Government Classified Jobs). APPLY BY 5 PM ON JANUARY 7, 2000. E.O.E ***UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY (SUNY)-ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR IN ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCES The Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences (DEAS) of the University at Albany, State University of New York, seeks applicants for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level, effective Fall 2000. Qualified candidates should have a doctorate in atmospheric science, meteorology, or a closely related field. The candidate should be committed to building a strong, externally funded research program. The successful applicant will be expected to teach with distinction at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and to provide effective mentoring of graduate students. Though this appointment will formally be in DEAS, opportunities exist for interaction with members of the Atmospheric Sciences Research Center and the local National Weather Service office, both of these now located on campus in the new Center for Environmental Sciences and Technology Management. Preference will be given to candidates with outstanding backgrounds in hydrometeorology, remote sensing, or numerical weather prediction. However, applicants with demonstrable achievement in research specializations that complement existing research programs in the department are also encouraged to apply. This is a 10-month appointment that allows supplementary summer salary from research funding. Position pending final budget approval. The deadline for applications is January 15, 2000. Qualified applicants should submit a detailed curriculum vitae (including publication reprints), a statement of research and teaching goals, and the names and contact information of three references to Vincent P. Idone, Chair, Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, University at Albany, SUNY, 1400 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12222 USA; phone: 518 442-4577; fax: 518-442-5825; e-mail: vpi@atmos.albany.edu. Website: http://www.atmos.albany.edu. The University at Albany is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. ***UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, RIVERSIDE-EARTHQUAKE PHYSICIST/SEISMOLOGIST The Department of Earth Sciences invites applications for an anticipated tenure track position to be filled at the assistant professor level. The applicant must hold a PhD in geophysics or related field and have a strong commitment to both excellence in research and teaching. The successful applicant will be expected to establish a vigorous extramurally funded research program at UCR, to supervise graduate students, and to teach graduate or undergraduate courses in seismology and the physics of earthquakes. Applicants with specific interests in the physics of earthquakes are especially invited to apply. The applicant is expected to complement existing department strengths in tectonophysics, mechanics of deep and intermediate focus earthquakes, seismic hazard estimation, and studies of earthquake precursors. An ability to integrate field-based observations with experiment and theory is desirable. Evaluation of applicants will commence January 31, 2000; the committee will consider new applications until the position is filled, however. Information about Earth Sciences at UCR is available on the Web at http://cnas.ucr.edu/~earth/es.html . Applications,including a vita, publication list, statement of research and teaching interests, and 3 letters of recommendation should be sent to: Dr. Stephen Park, Chair-Geophysics Search, Department of Earth Sciences, University of California, Riverside, California 92521; email: magneto@ucrmt.ucr.edu. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer. ***UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA-FACULTY POSITION, SEDIMENTARY GEOLOGY/PALEONTOLOGY The Department of Earth Science at the University of Northern Iowa invites applications for a tenure-track, Assistant Professor position beginning August 21, 2000. We seek a sedimentary geologist/paleontologist, preferably with a background in Midwestern geology. The successful candidate will teach courses in Earth History, Stratigraphy and Sedimentation, and Principles of Paleontology. An additional course in the individual's area of expertise may also be developed. Ph.D. required at time of appointment; prior teaching experience required. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Candidates should be committed to undergraduate teaching and to developing a research program which includes students. A willingness to incorporate field work into one's courses would be desirable. To apply send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, a brief statement of teaching and research interests and objectives, copies of transcripts, and the names, addresses, e-mail addresses, and phone numbers of three references to: James C. Walters, Department of Earth Science, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, Iowa 50614. Applications must be received by January 10 to be given full consideration. Additional information about the Department, its programs, faculty, and facilities can be found at http://www.earth.uni.edu/. We encourage applications from minority persons, women, persons with disabilities, and Vietnam era veterans. UNI is an equal opportunity employer with a comprehensive plan for affirmative action. HUNTER COLLEGE (CUNY)-POSITION 1, ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST; POSITION 2, CLIMATOLOGIST The Geography Depaartment at Hunter College of the City University of New York (CUNY) is seeking to fill a tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning Sep-tember 1, 2000. The successful candidate for Position 1 will be an Environmental Scientist with expertise in earth systems science and will exhibit strong potential for research and publication. That person will be prepared to teach large-enrollment courses in basic geology and earth history. The individual will also have the ability to teach geomorphology and/or advanced courses in the earth and environ-mental sciences (broadly interpreted). For Position 2, the candidate will be a Climatologist with expertise in environmental science. That person will coordinate and teach a large-enrollment introductory course in weather and climate, and advanced courses in environmental science (broadly interpreted). Applicants should be prepared to participate in the Department's M.A. program, the Earth and Environmental Sciences Ph.D. program at the CUNY Graduate Center, and act as a mentor to students. The Ph.D. degree is required at the time of appointment. The posi-tion will remain open until filled. The review process will begin Jan. 31, 2000. Hunter College is an AA/EEO/ADA em-ployer. Protected group members are encouraged to apply. Please send letter of application, curricu-lum vitae, a sample of recent publications and the names and addresses of three references to: Dr. Charles Heatwole, Chair, Department of Geography, Hunter College-CUNY, 695 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10021. Voice (212) 772-5265 Fax (212) 772-5268 E-mail: cah@everest.hunter.cuny.edu.Web site:http://geography.hunter.cuny.edu. ********************* 3. JOB ANNOUNCEMENTS ********************* NATIONAL PARK SERVICE-HYDROLOGIST Water Resources Division, Water Rights Branch, Fort Collins, CO GS-12 level Full time, permanent, professional career job Info. can be found at: www.usajobs.opm.gov The "open period" for submission of applications is only for 3 weeks (12/9 - 12/30), and the application requirements are many, so if you know someone who is qualified and interested, please tell them not to delay! *************************