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.
