Assistant Professor – High
Latitude Studies
As part of the Provost’s
Faculty Investment
Initiative, the College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric
Sciences (CEOAS)
at Oregon State University invites applications for up to three
full-time (1.0
FTE), 12-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor positions with
focus on high
latitude studies.
We
seek scholars who will develop and maintain a vigorous,
externally funded
research program. Areas of interest include,
but are not limited
to,
ocean-ice-atmosphere interactions, permafrost/frozen ground
processes and
land-atmosphere exchange, biogeochemical cycles, trophic
ecology, climate
history from sediments,
sea-ice processes,
glaciology, and the use of remote sensing methods for
high-latitude research.
The successful candidates will design and teach
courses
specific to the fields relevant to high latitude studies and
will participate
in the CEOAS undergraduate and graduate teaching program.
Advising and
mentoring graduate students and post-doctoral fellows are also
expected from
the candidates.
The
College
of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences is internationally
recognized
as a leader in the study of the Earth as an integrated system.
It operates
numerous state-of-the art laboratories and two oceanographic
research vessels,
the 185-foot ocean-going Wecoma and the Elakha, a 54-foot
coastal research
vessel. The College has an annual budget of more than $50
million, with much of
the research support coming from the National Science
Foundation, National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Aeronautics and
Space
Administration and other federal agencies. It has approximately
104 faculty,
220 graduate students and 613 undergraduate students. Graduate
programs include
a Master’s degree in Marine Resource Management, and Master’s
and PhD degrees
in Ocean, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences; Geology; and
Geography. The new
undergraduate program in Earth Science, together with the
Environmental
Sciences Undergraduate Program, provide educational and research
opportunities
for the best undergraduate students, a national honors college
for the Earth.
OSU
has an
institution-wide commitment to diversity, multiculturalism and
community. We
actively engage in recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce
and student
body that include members of historically underrepresented
groups. We strive to
build and sustain a welcoming and supportive campus environment.
OSU provides
outstanding leadership opportunities for people interested in
promoting and
enhancing diversity, nurturing creativity and building
community.
Appointment: Incumbent
appointed to 12-month
appointment is expected to secure other sources of funding to
support 7.5
months of his/her full-time salary. Salary is competitive and
will be
commensurate with experience. CEOAS policy is to confer
indefinite tenure when
promoted to full Professor. Should indefinite tenure be granted,
the
appointment will be on a 9-month basis, as are all CEOAS
indefinite tenure
agreements. Reappointment is at the discretion of the Dean.
Responsibilities:
70%
Research/Scholarship: Establish
and maintain an externally funded program of scholarly research
in the area of
emphasis. Work towards
distinction in
research as evidenced by national and international recognition
through
significant contributions to the field of high
latitude studies. Publish scholarly work in
peer-reviewed, top-ranked
journals, conference proceedings and books appropriate for the
areas of
interest. Disseminate research results by participation at
national and
international professional conferences and symposia.
25% Teaching:
High-quality
teaching of graduate courses in the field of expertise.
Participation in teaching
undergraduate courses offered in the two CEOAS undergraduate
degrees, Earth
Science and the Environmental Sciences Undergraduate Program.
All faculty are
expected to mentor and advise graduate students and
post-doctoral fellows.
5% Service: Provide
service to the
college and/or university to sustain and promote the research
and educational
missions. This position is also expected to participate in
service to their
research discipline through journal and grant review processes.
Minimum/Required Qualifications
- Ph.D. in
oceanography, atmospheric
sciences, geology, glaciology or a closely related field.
- · A record of
significant and
innovative research in high latitude study corresponding to the aforementioned
areas of interest.
- · A strong
scholarly potential
demonstrated by a record of peer-reviewed publications and a
clearly defined
research agenda commensurate with academic rank.
- ·
Demonstrated
ability or significant
potential for establishing a research program supported by
extramural funding.
- ·
A strong
potential for teaching
excellence in the graduate and undergraduate programs of the
College of Earth,
Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences.
- ·
A strong
potential for mentoring graduate
students and post-doctoral fellows.
- ·
Proficiency
in oral and written
English.
- A
commitment to educational equity
in a multicultural setting and to advancing the participation of
diverse groups
and supporting diverse perspectives.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Two years of professional
experience.
- Demonstrated
record of successful interdisciplinary
collaborations.
- ·
Experience
in writing proposals and
teaching experience at the university level are preferred.
- ·
A
demonstrable commitment to
promoting and enhancing diversity.
Scholarly
Outcomes: Scholarly
outcomes for
the position are expected to result from 100% of the research
duties (70% of
total duties) and should be published in peer-reviewed,
top-ranked journals, conference proceedings and books
appropriate for the areas
of interest. Research results should be disseminated by
participation at
national and international professional conferences and
symposia.
Decision
Making
Guideline:
Decisions
made on a day-to-day basis regarding research, teaching,
mentoring and service.
Reports to the Dean when necessary and/or appropriate committee
as needed.
Application Closing: For full
consideration, applications must be received by January
31, 2012. Position closing date is February 29, 2012.
When
applying you will
be required to attach the following electronic documents:
1.
A
detailed curriculum vita that includes a list of publications,
and three
professional references, their email addresses and contact
numbers (Upload as
'Other Document' if not included with your vita).
2.
A
cover letter of application addressing the required and
preferred
qualifications, statement of current and proposed research
interests and a
statement of teaching experience and interest (Upload as 'Cover
Letter').
Inquiries about the position
may be directed to Dr. Yvette Spitz
by email (yvette@coas.oregonstate.edu),
541-737-3227 (phone) or
541-737-2064 (FAX).
University and Community: Oregon
State University
has always been a place with a purpose – making a positive
difference on
quality of life and the natural world in Oregon and beyond.
Through teaching,
applied research, innovation and service, OSU turns ideals into
reality with a
unique approach characterized by collaboration and strategic
focus.
Founded in 1868, OSU is one of only two American universities
designated as a
Land-, Sea-, Sun- and Space-Grant designations and is the only
one in Oregon
recognized for its “very high research activity” (RU/VH) by the
Carnegie
Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. OSU is Oregon’s
largest public
research university, conducting more than 60 percent of the
research funded
throughout the state’s university system and bringing in a
record $250 million
in scientific grants and contracts this year.
OSU
is
located in Corvallis, a community of 53,000 people situated in
the Willamette
Valley between Portland and Eugene. Ocean beaches, lakes,
rivers, forests, high
desert, the rugged Cascade and Coast Ranges, and the urban
amenities of the
Portland metropolitan area are all within a 100-mile drive of
Corvallis.
Approximately 18,000 undergraduate and 3,800 graduate students
are enrolled at
OSU, including 3,500 U.S. students of color and nearly 1,100
international
students. Students come from all 50 states and nearly 100
countries worldwide.
Oregon
State University is an
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
