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 2nd. 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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