Instructor/ Assistant Professor (Geology-Geophysics) (pos # 84714T)

JOB Title: Instructor/Assistant Professor (Geology-Geophysics)Position Number: 84714THiring Unit: College of Natural & Health SciencesLocation: UH-HiloDate Posted: September 22, 2023Closing Date: Continuous recruitment, first review on or about October 12, 2023Salary Information: Commensurate with qualifications and experience Monthly Type: 9 MonthTenure Track: Non-TenureFull Time/Part Time: Full Time Temporary/Permanent: TemporaryOther Conditions: The Department of Geology at the University of Hawai'i at Hilo (UH-Hilo) invites applications for a one-year temporary non-tenure track faculty position as an Instructor or Assistant Professor.
Appointment to begin approximately January 2024, pending position clearance and availability of funding.
The UH-Hilo geology department offers bachelor’s degrees in geology, with specialties in volcanology and environmental geology.
The Department of Geology houses teaching laboratories in petrology, a geoarchaeology lab with a ThermoNoran Quant’X EDXRF; faculty also have access to facilities housed in the UH-Hilo Analytical Laboratory, the UH-Hilo Spatial Data and Analysis Laboratory, and potentially facilities and equipment housed at HVO.
More information about the Department of Geology can be found at https://hilo.
hawaii.
edu/depts/geology.
Duties and ResponsibilitiesTeach a variety of undergraduate courses, including introductory geology and introductory labs, introduction to earthquakes and volcanoes, introduction to environmental geology, and upper division elective courses.
Expertise in geological remote sensing, comparative planetology, or low-temperature (environmental) geochemistry.
The anticipated teaching load for this position is 12 credits (3-4 courses depending on laboratory requirements) per semesterMinimum Qualifications Instructor: 1.
Master’s degree in geology or related field at time of application2.
Teaching experience at the undergraduate level 3.
High-quality oral and written communication skills.
Assistant Professor: Doctorate in geology or related field at time of application, although ABD candidates who will graduate in December 2023 will be consideredTeaching experience at the undergraduate levelHigh-quality oral and written communication skills Desirable Qualifications Experience as lead instructor in undergraduate geology or earth science course;Demonstrated record of high-quality teaching in undergraduate instruction and evidence of the ability to teach the courses outlined in this announcementExperience working with a diverse student body or integrating perspectives of indigenous peoples into science teachingDemonstrates a strong commitment to teaching at the undergraduate level and engaging undergraduate students in experiential and place-based learning Working with students from a variety of backgrounds including those from traditionally underrepresented groups To Apply: A complete application must include: (1) cover letter that summarizes the current UH-Hilo courses the applicant is able to teach, a reflection on the candidate’s potential to contribute to an inclusive environment, and how any relevant experience or research would complement the current expertise within the department; (2) a current curriculum vita; (3) a one-page diversity statement; (4) a two-page teaching statement, and (5) the names and contact information for three (3) professional references; (6) transcripts showing degrees and course work appropriate for this position (copies are acceptable; however original official transcripts will be required prior to employment).
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