Tenure Track Faculty Position in Environmental Science

Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences/University at Albany, SUNY.

The Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences (DEAS) of the University at Albany, State University of New York, seeks applicants for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level, effective Fall 2007. This is a 10-month appointment that allows supplementary summer salary from research funding. The successful candidate will be expected to carry out the responsibilities of a full-time faculty member in the DEAS (specifically the Environmental Science program) which includes (i) teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels, (ii) maintaining a strong externally funded research program, (iii) mentoring and supervision of graduate students and (iv) participating, as necessary, in service and programmatic activities of the Department, College and University.
DEAS is seeking to diversify and expand its environmental science and climate programs. We encourage applications from candidates who can complement and broaden existing strengths in environmental geochemistry, paleo-systems and atmospheric science at the University. Preference will be given to candidates with expertise in regional to global-scale processes.
Qualified candidates must have a doctorate in one of the environmental science sub-disciplines from a college or university accredited by a US Department of Education or internationally recognized accrediting organization. They are expected to provide evidence that they can teach with distinction at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and be an effective mentor of graduate students. Applicants must also address in their applications their abilities to work with and instruct culturally diverse populations.  They must demonstrate ability to build and maintain a strong, externally funded research program.
The deadline for applications is December 8, 2006. Qualified candidates should submit a detailed curriculum vitae (including relevant publication reprints), a statement of research and teaching goals, and the names and contact information of three references to Braddock Linsley, Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, University at Albany, SUNY, 1400 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12222 USA; phone: 518 442-4478; fax: 518 442-5825; e-mail .  Chosen finalists will also be asked to give a seminar in the department on their research. For more information about the DEAS and this announcement, please refer to http://www.atmos.albany.edu and the Human Resources website at http://hr.albany.edu/content/vacancy.asp

    Position contingent on final budget approval. The University at Albany is an EO/AA/IRCA/ADA Employer.    
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