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Environmental Geoscientist | Tenure Track Faculty 2025-2026 | I02287

Employer
Slippery Rock University
Location
Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania, United States
Salary
Competitive Salary
Date posted
Sep 13, 2024
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Posting Details

Position Details

Posting Number
I02287

Classification Title
Assistant Professor

Working Title
Environmental Geoscientist | Tenure Track Faculty 2025-2026 | I02287

Employee Group
Faculty

Bargaining Unit
APSCUF

Location
Main Campus

Department
Chemistry and Environmental Geosciences

Pay Rate

Employment Type
Regular FT

Work Schedule

Position requires face-to-face instruction. Student consultation hours, i.e. office hours (minimum of 5 hours on three different days) are required. In addition to teaching, the position requires performing research, which should involve undergraduates, and serving on committees. The position should also assist with maintaining the program’s a large collection of geological samples.

Position Summary Information

Position Summary

Slippery Rock University invites applications for a tenure-track position in the Department of Chemistry and Environmental Geosciences beginning August 2025. We are seeking a broadly trained geologist to teach undergraduate classes which may include historical geology, sedimentology and stratigraphy, paleontology, and science courses for general education.

It is expected that the successful candidate will have a commitment to the education of a diverse population, establish a research program involving undergraduates, actively participate in academic advising, serve on committees, and help maintain the Department’s collection of geological samples. Faculty are required to hold a minimum of five student consultation (office) on at least three different days.

The courses in the Environmental Geoscience program are taught on Slippery Rock University’s main campus.

Minimum Qualifications

A Ph.D. or A.B.D. in geology or closely related field. The candidate must have excellent oral and written communication skills. A successful on-campus interview, including teaching and research presentations, is required. A commitment to the education of diverse populations is also required.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience leading field work activities.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Date
09/12/2024

Closing Date

Open Until Filled
No

Respect for Individuals in the Community

Slippery Rock University provides an environment that respects, encourages, and promotes the talents and contributions of all. Slippery Rock University values a community with a shared sense of purpose, where people demonstrate mutual respect and appreciation. Slippery Rock University values diversity that honors and includes all persons regardless of age, creed, disability, ethnic heritage, gender, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status in academic and extracurricular endeavor, in the working environment, and in the daily life of the university community.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, disability, age/or veteran status in its programs or activities in accordance with Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and University policies.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Chief Human Resource Officer
205 Old Main Building
104 Maltby Avenue
Slippery Rock University
Slippery Rock, PA 16057
724.738.2070

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants are asked to electronically submit a current CV, a well-written teaching philosophy, a well-written research proposal involving undergraduates. Please submit your teaching philosophy using the “Teaching Philosophy” tab and research proposal using the “Research Plan” tab. Please keep your teaching philosophy to no more than three (3) pages and your research plan to no more than five (5) pages.

Graduate and undergraduate transcripts will be required. Please upload the transcripts under the “Transcript” tab.

Official transcripts will be due prior to appointment.

At least three reference are required prior to hiring. Please provide the contact information, in particular the phone and email addresses, of at least three references that can speak to the applicant’s ability to effectively teach and conduct research. Full consideration will be given to complete applications received by October 15th, 2024.
Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Do you have a Ph.D. or A.B.D. in geology or a closely related field?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * Have you participated in a Post-Doctoral program? If so, please specify.

    (Open Ended Question)

  3. * Do you have any prior teaching experience at the Univeristy level?
    • Yes
    • No
  4. * Do you have any experience teaching sedimentology, stratigraphy, paleontology, or historical geology? If so, please specify which ones.

    (Open Ended Question)

  5. * Do you have experience teaching a science class for general education purposes (i.e. for non-STEM majors)?

    (Open Ended Question)

  6. * Do you have experience mentoring undergraduate students in an undergraduate research setting? If so, please specify.

    (Open Ended Question)

  7. * Are you legally authorized to work in the United States for our university without employment visa sponsorship?
    • Yes
    • No
  8. * Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?
    • Yes
    • No
  9. * Do you have experience working on any academic committees? If so, please specify.

    (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Curriculum Vitae
  2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
  3. Teaching Philosophy
  4. Research Plan
Optional Documents
  1. Unofficial Transcripts
  2. Unofficial Transcripts 2


Company

 Slippery Rock University

Slippery Rock University is a four-year, public, coeducational, regional comprehensive university that offers a broad array of undergraduate and select graduate programs to more than 8,000 students. SRU is one of 10 institutions and 14 campuses that make up Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education. SRU is fully accredited by the Middle State Commission on Higher Learning.

Founded in 1889, SRU is shaped by its teaching (normal) school heritage. For more than 130 years, the university has embraced the same hard-working, tenacious personality espoused by the people of western Pennsylvania. With a steadfast yet adaptable commitment to intellectual development, leadership and civic responsibility, SRU provides students with a comprehensive learning experience that helps them become engaged citizens and succeed in their lives and professional careers. 

Located in western Pennsylvania, the 660-acre campus is less than an hour’s drive north of Pittsburgh, one hour south of Erie, and 45 minutes east of Youngstown, Ohio. Two major highways, I-79 and I-80, intersect 10 miles from the University, conveniently linking it to the entire commonwealth and its contiguous regions.

As a member university of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, SRU employees are state employees of the Commonwealth. Slippery Rock University offers competitive salaries and wages, a comprehensive benefit package, and a number of retirement options.

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