Visiting Assistant Professor - Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at SUNY Oneonta

The Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at SUNY Oneonta invites applications for a non-tenure track position as a Dissertation Fellow (Visiting Assistant Professor) beginning in August 2012. This is a temporary, two-year appointment. SUNY Oneonta is a comprehensive, public, liberal arts and sciences college with 6,000 students and 500 faculty. The College is ranked ninth among the best regional universities by U.S. News and World Report. The College offers over 60 undergraduate majors and nine graduate programs. The student to faculty ratio is approximately 17:1. The nine-member Earth Sciences Department is multi-disciplinary with undergraduate programs in geology, water resources, earth science, earth science education, environmental earth science, and meteorology.

There is also a small masters degree program. The department has a strong history of excellence in teaching, faculty-student mentoring, and continued contact with alumni. The department strongly encourages its faculty to conduct/supervise research projects that involve undergraduates. To learn more about the College or the Department please visit www.oneonta.edu or www.oneonta.edu/academics/earths. For a complete description of this position go to: http://www.oneonta.edu/employment. To apply online go to: https://www.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=30816 Upload cover letter that specifically addresses historical underrepresentation and ability to complete your degree requirements in addition to teaching duties within the two year time frame (two page max), curriculum vitae, statements of teaching philosophy (two page max) and research interests (two page max), and scanned copies of graduate transcripts (official transcripts required at time of appointment). Please have three professional references send or e-mail letters to: Dr. Martha L. Growdon, Chair, Search Committee, Earth Sciences Department, SUNY Oneonta, Oneonta, NY 13820-4015, martha.growdon@oneonta.edu. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Review of applications will begin immediately.
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SUNY Oneonta values a diverse college community. Please visit our website on diversity at: www.oneonta.edu/admin/oei/. Moreover, the College is an EEO/AA/ADA employer. Women, persons of color, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.