Assistant Professor, Geology
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Employer: Western Washington University |
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Job location: Marine and Coastal Science USA |
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Apply before: Not specified |
Summary
The Geology Department and the MACS program at WWU invite applications for two tenure-track, assistant professor positions with specialties in one of three fields: Coastal Geomorphology/Coastal Geohazards, Paleoceanography /Paleoclimatology, or Marine Geology. These positions will begin Sept 16, 2020. As members of the group of initial faculty hires into the MACS program, the successful applicant will foster an interdisciplinary approach to teaching and research in geology and marine science.
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We seek individuals who are enthusiastic about teaching and who will establish a vigorous research program, and are particularly interested in those who will combine field, experimental, and/or modeling approaches in their research program, and who will involve undergraduate and Masters-level students in their research.
Details for each of the fields we seek to hire include:
Coastal Geomorphology/Coastal Geohazards
The ideal candidate will enhance our existing strengths in geoscience teaching and research by developing new courses and research avenues in coastal geomorphology, coastal tectonics and geo-hazards. Broad areas of interest include, but are not limited to, coastal erosion and sediment transport, delta evolution, beach/tidal morphodynamics, marine geohazards, and tectonic processes that impact coastal zones, including uplift, subsidence, and tsunami generation and impacts.
Paleoceanography/Paleoclimate
The ideal candidate will enhance our existing strengths in geoscience teaching and research by developing new courses and research avenues in paleoceanography/paleoclimatology. Broad areas of interest include, but are not limited to, oceanic circulation and heat transport, micropaleontology/paleoecology, the carbon cycle, and geochemical processes that are related to climate variations on geological timescales. Tools and techniques used to address these problems can include geochemical or sedimentological proxies of climate variations, paleontological proxies/indicators of climate variations, physical oceanographic data, or other appropriate techniques.
Marine Geologist
The ideal candidate will enhance our existing strengths in geoscience teaching and research by developing new courses and research avenues in marine geology with a focus on crustal/lithospheric evolution and/or tectonic processes. Broad areas of interest include, but are not limited to, formation of the oceanic lithosphere and crustal evolution, geodynamics of the ocean basins, hydrothermal circulation at mid-ocean ridges, geochemistry of rock-water interactions, submarine volcanic systems, or tectonic processes associated with oceanic plate boundaries. Tools and techniques used to address these problems can include geochemical analyses, geophysical methods, geospatial analysis, textural rock analysis, numerical models, or other appropriate techniques.
As a member of the MACS core faculty, the successful applicant will teach in MACS and the Geology Department, with teaching assignments split evenly between the two units. The selected candidates must be able to contribute to the curriculum of the Geology Department through teaching Geol 211 (Physical Geology), Geol 340 (Geological Oceanography) and upper division courses in their specialty, and to the MACS program through teaching courses including MACS 302 (Marine Geological Processes), and contribute to MACS courses for 1st and 2nd year students, an interdisciplinary course-based research capstone, and/or a marine science elective suitable for students with broad interests and backgrounds.
Position Responsibilities:
Teach Physical Geology (Geol 211) and Geological Oceanography (Geol 340)
Teach advanced courses in faculty specialty
Teach interdisciplinary marine science courses potentially including the 1st and 2nd year seminar series, Marine Science and Society, Marine Geological Processes, a research capstone, and/or an elective in the applicant’s area of expertise.
Contribute to the development of the curriculum for both Geology and MACS, fostering a culture of collaboration between departments in research and teaching.
Participate in service activities for both the Geology Department and the MACS program.
Fulfill teaching and mentoring responsibilities in ways that provide equitable and inclusive learning environments for all students
Establish an active research program that can be sustained at a primarily undergraduate institution
Mentor undergraduate and graduate (Master’s) students’ research projects
Seek extramural research funding
Required Qualifications
PhD in geological sciences, oceanography, or a closely related field, completed at the time of application.
Evidence of the ability to effectively teach Physical Geology and Geological Oceanography.
Evidence of the ability to develop and teach interdisciplinary marine science courses suitable for students with broad interests and backgrounds.
Demonstrated record of, or commitment to, mentoring early-stage students in course-based research or skills acquisition
Demonstrated record of, or commitment to, cultivating learning environments that are equitable and inclusive of students with diverse social identities and backgrounds
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