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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