Assistant Professor of Geology

Job Description

Job Summary :

West Texas A&M University, a Member of The Texas A&M University System, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Geology (60% teaching, 35% research, 5% service).

This full time (9 month) position at West Texas A&M University will include responsibilities in teaching / research / service supportive of the environmental science, wildlife biology, biology, and teacher education programs.

Teaching duties will include existing or new courses within the successful candidate's area of expertise at the undergraduate level.

However it is expected that the teaching load may include courses in introductory geology and earth sciences as well as upper level courses in mineralogy, geomorphology, environmental geology, paleontology, structural geology, sedimentology & stratigraphy, as well as oceanography.

Research areas include the traditional geological subdisciplines but may also include interdisciplinary collaborations across the geological, environmental, and agricultural spectrum.

It is expected that the candidate will cooperate extensively with scientists at West Texas A&M University, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, and other state and federal agencies in the region.

The successful candidate will be expected to attract and secure extramural funding, publish in peer reviewed journals, attend professional meetings, advise undergraduate and graduate students in environmental science, engage students in research, and develop and deliver effective educational programs to the community.

Work Performed :

• Teaching selected undergraduate and graduate courses, such as Physical Geology, Historical Geology, Sedimentology and Stratigraphy, and Hydrogeology as well as other courses as needed, with the possibility of developing new courses based on candidate's experience and expertise.
• Developing a dynamic research program the leads to peer-reviewed publications by attracting new grants and opportunities that would allow undergraduate and graduate student participation.
• Conducting professional service for the institution, academic field, and community;
• Recruiting students for the undergraduate and graduate programs in Life, Earth, & Environmental Sciences.
• Advising students on matters of degree plans, course scheduling, and other academic matters.

Necessary Qualifications : .

• An earned Ph.D. in Geology or related area from an accredited institution. ABD will not be considered.
• Willingness to teach undergraduate and graduate geology courses at a minimum of 9 adjusted contact hours (ACH) per semester;
• Competency in geoscience research as evidenced by publications in impactful peer-reviewed journals (full citations to be provided in CV);
• Willingness to seek / obtain extramural funding from external funding agencies.
• Excellent quantitative, technological, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Demonstrated experience and excellence in teaching undergraduate and graduate geology courses.
• Expertise with modern quantitative geological techniques / methodology.
• Demonstrated experience in seeking / obtaining extramural funding (including documentation of awards and amounts);
• Demonstrated ability and skills in leadership, mentoring, and building teamwork.
• Experience in developing collaborative research with other scientists, research centers and / or agencies and organizations.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Salary and benefits are competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Interested applicants may apply at jobs.wtamu.edu.