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Hi all,

 

Sorry for the multiple postings, but I would like to remind any potential candidates that the Sonoma State University Geology Department will start reviewing applications for our Tenure Track position in Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology on Monday December 2^nd. Please see more details below if you are interested. I hope everyone has a great holiday (if it’s a holiday for you, and if not, just have a great weekend!).

 

Take care,

 

Matty  

Matty Mookerjee

Department of Geology
Sonoma State University
1801 E. Cotati Ave.
Rohnert Park, CA 94928

Office: (707) 664-2002
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Position Announcement:
Sonoma State University, Department of Geology
Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track)
Igneous and/or Metamorphic Petrology
Starting August 2020

The Department of Geology within the School of Science and Technology (SST) at Sonoma State University (SSU) is seeking a highly motivated and dynamic teacher/scholar to teach and conduct research with undergraduate students in geology, with expertise in igneous and/or metamorphic petrology. Sonoma State University’s beautiful 274-acre campus is located in Sonoma County wine country, an hour north of San Francisco. The campus offers the ideal setting for teaching and learning and access to a community of rich cultural, environmental, and recreational opportunities.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses in mineralogy/optics and igneous and metamorphic petrology. In addition, teaching responsibilities may include lower division courses in general geology as well as upper division lecture, laboratory and field courses. The candidate will also have the opportunity to contribute to other courses in their area of specialty and to curriculum development for both major and non-major courses. The successful candidate will be encouraged to initiate and maintain research activities that involve undergraduate students, to seek grant funding for scholarly work, and to make substantive and documentable contributions to their discipline. The successful candidate is expected to work with a diverse team of faculty, staff and students in the department. In addition to teaching and research, faculty will have responsibilities in: academic advising, assisting the department with administrative work and program assessment, curriculum development and serving on campus-wide committees.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
To be recommended for appointment, the candidate must have:
•       a Ph.D in geology (ABDs considered: must have a Ph.D. by start of the position), or related field, specializing in igneous and/or metamorphic petrology.
•       a demonstrated commitment to teaching and scholarship at the undergraduate level.
•       an interest in developing student-driven research projects.
•       the ability to conduct multi-day field trips in California or adjacent states.
•       a commitment to working as part of a diverse team and community.

HOW TO APPLY

Follow the link:
https://cmshr.sonoma.edu/psp/HSONPRD/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL?Page=HRS_CE_JOB_DTL&Action=A&JobOpeningId=104927&SiteId=1&PostingSeq=1,

or, go to www.sonoma.edu/jobs, select “External Applicant,” and search for the “Geology Tenure Track Faculty” position.

Candidates will be expected to create a single pdf that includes: an application cover letter, curriculum vitae, Statement of Teaching Philosophy (2 pages max.), Research Interests Statement (2 pages max.), contact information for three (3) references, and documentation of successful teaching such as student or peer evaluations, if available.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Dr. Matty Mookerjee, SSU Geology Department Chair at: 
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