The Department of Geology at Colorado College invites applications for a one-year non-
tenure track position in Petrology/Geochemistry/Volcanology, to begin in August 2009.
Consideration of applications will begin on February 3, 2009.
The faculty visitor in will teach an Introductory Petrology course; a course in
Igneous Petrology or high temperature geochemistry; and courses in the candidate’s
areas of specialization. Appointments will be at the assistant professor level for
candidates holding a PhD. The PhD or ABD is a requirement for employment.
Applicants must be committed to high-quality innovative undergraduate teaching,
including field-oriented courses. The Block System of education at Colorado College, in
which professors teach and students take only one course at a time for 3-1/2 weeks,
lends itself to field and project-based teaching. The visitor will teach 6 out of 8.5 blocks in
the academic calendar. The Department has excellent field equipment and laboratory
facilities for teaching and research in all geological disciplines. Information on the
position, facilities, and Department is on line at
http://www.coloradocollege.edu/dept/GY/.
Undergraduate research is an integral part of the Colorado College Geology
curriculum; thus a willingness to advise research in the candidate’s areas of expertise is
highly desirable. The Geology Dept contributes to CC’s Environmental Sciences program,
and possibilities may exist for candidates to participate in teaching/advising in that
program. The ability to teach GIS and/or to integrate GIS into courses is advantageous.
Colorado College is committed to increasing diversity of the community and curriculum.
Candidates who can contribute to that goal are particularly encouraged to apply.
Applicants should send statement of teaching and research interests, curriculum
vitae, and names and addresses of three referees by February 3, 2009 to: Christine
Siddoway, Chair, Colorado College, 14 E. Cache la Poudre, Colorado Springs, CO 80903,
719-389-6717; email: [log in to unmask] The search will remain open until
the position is filled.
The Colorado College welcomes members of all groups, and reaffirms its
commitment not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, national
origin, sexual orientation, or disability in its educational programs, activities, and
employment practices. The institution is an equal opportunity employer.
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