North Carolina A&T State University - Program Coordinator, Geoscience Education

Department/Program Overview:
The Department of Physics in collaboration with AfricaArray program and the NOAA Interdisciplinary Scientific Environmental Technology Cooperative Science Center (ISETCSC), has established a concentration in geophysics within the BS degree program Physics. AfricaArray (www.africaarray.org) is a multi-faceted initiative to support research and education in the geosciences in Africa and the U.S., with a strong emphasis on enhancing diversity in the geosciences. The program coordinator will be located in the Department of Physics at North Carolina A&T State University (Greensboro, NC), and will be responsible for coordinating program activities between partner institutions (Penn State University, Fort Valley State University, University of Texas-El Paso, and California State University Northridge), as well as for expanding the program to include new partner institutions. The successful candidate will report to Prof. Solomon Bililign (NOAA ISET Center, NC A&T) and Prof. Andrew Nyblade (Penn State University). The appointment will be initially for two years, with the possibility for extension

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Coordinate program activities between all partner institutions

Teach one or two geoscience courses each year at NC A&T University

Develop an outreach program with the school systems in North Carolina to create a pipeline of underrepresented minority students

Expand the AfricaArray summer workshop for teachers and implement summer camps for K-12 students

Qualifications:
M.S. or Ph.D. in geoscience or a closely related field with K-12 educational experience and a strong desire to teach and work with high school students and undergraduates. Strong communication skills are required.

Application Procedure:
Interested applicants must submit an a) Administrative and Faculty Employment Application, b) a letter of interest, c) current vitae, d) a statement of teaching philosophy and research interests, e) three letters of reference, and f) copies
of all undergraduate and graduate transcripts to:


Dr. Dr. Solomon Bililign, Director NOAA Interdisciplinary

Scientific Environmental Technology (ISET) Cooperative Science Center, Gibbs 302,

North Carolina A&T State University Greensboro, NC 27411

E-mail: bililign@ncat.edu
Salary: Negotiable, minimum $40,000/year

Application Deadline: November 30, 2009 or until filled

Positions Available: December, 2009

N.C. A&T COMPLIES WITH THE IMMIGRATION REFORM AND CONTROL ACT OF 1985. WE HIRE ONLY UNITED STATES CITIZENS AND LAWFULLY AUTHORIZED Foreign Nationals. YOU MUST BE ABLE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYABILITY AND IDENTITY BASED ON THE LAW.

A criminal conviction check will be required for any applicant who is selected as a finalist for a position. A criminal record does not necessarily eliminate you from employment with the University. Each conviction will be reviewed with respect to the offense, circumstances, seriousness, and the position for which you apply.

North Carolina A&T State University is a land-grant doctoral/research intensive institution and AA/EEO employer

Link to position
http://facultypages.ncat.edu/hr/9349%20Program%20Coordinator,%20Geoscience%20Education%20Specialist%20.htm