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Dear Geoscience Education Colleagues! We have an opening for a Department Chair position (open rank) at the University of Northern Colorado. UNC has a long history of excellence in science education/research, and a talented group of educators in the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences. Below are the search details, but if anyone has questions, please feel free to email Steven Anderson at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. This is an outstanding department to work in, a university that values education and education research, and an area that affords an amazing quality of life. Steve VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN COLORADO Position Title: Department Chair, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences Position Number: F99312 Job Summary: Department Chair at the rank of Associate or Full Professor, 10-month appointment. Works collaboratively with the department's faculty and provides leadership in the development and oversight of instructional programs, research, and service commitments in the department. Assumes responsibility for administration, budgetary coordination, faculty/staff hiring and evaluations, professional development, community advancement, and facilitating the acquisition of external funds through grants and contracts. The chair also carries faculty responsibilities in teaching, scholarly activity, and service. Minimum Qualifications: Must have completed a Ph.D. in Geology, Meteorology, Oceanography or a closely related discipline. Must have a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching, noteworthy scholarly achievement, and service to the profession that is sufficient to warrant tenure. Should have a record of securing outside funding and demonstrated experience in leadership or management. Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to applicants who are committed to the Leadership Identity at UNC, which incorporates the tenets and characteristics of systems thinking, organizational commitment, shared governance, candor, civility, and commitment to on-going professional development. More specifically, the chair should demonstrate the following capabilities, achievements, and dispositions: * Ability to provide cohesive, visionary, energetic, and innovative leadership * Commitment to exploring and implementing effective and diverse pedagogies and assessments that foster student learning in a student education focused department * Record of noteworthy scholarly achievement, including external funding, and interest in seeking external funding through grants, contracts, and/or development work * Commitment to establishing strong collaborative relationships within the university, the profession, and the community * Ability to set priorities, multi-task, and delegate appropriately * Excellent interpersonal and communication skills * Strong sense of integrity and ethics Salary and Benefits: Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Benefits available include health, life, and dental insurance, as well as a selection of several defined contribution retirement programs. Dependents and spouses of UNC employees who are employed as 0.5 FTE or above are entitled to and eligible for Dependent Tuition Grants. These tuition grants will cover in-state tuition charges. Further requirements may exist. Other benefits may be available based on position. Opportunities for summer instruction may be available. Requested Start Date: July 1, 2018. Application Materials, Contact, and Application Deadline: Screening of applications will begin on March 2, 2018 and will continue until the position is filled. Interested persons should apply online at <https://careers.unco.edu/> https:<https://careers.unco.edu/>/<https://careers.unco.edu/>/careers.unc<https://careers.unco.edu/>o.<https://careers.unco.edu/>edu<https://careers.unco.edu/> <https://careers.unco.edu/> a<https://careers.unco.edu/>nd select "View/Apply for Faculty Positions" then choose "Department Chair - Earth and Atmospheric Science." Application documents to be submitted online are a letter of application/cover letter, a curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts, and at least three letters of reference. Statements of teaching and research interests also should be submitted via the online application process in the "Other Document" category. For inquiries, please contact: Dr. Cindy Shellito, Search Committee Chair, Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, University of Northern Colorado, Campus Box 100, 501 20th Street, Greeley, CO 80639. ([log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>) Additional Requirements: Satisfactory completion of a background check, educational check, and authorization to work in the United States is required after a conditional offer of employment has been made. The successful candidate must submit original transcripts within one (1) month of hire. Location and Environment: The University of Northern Colorado is a Doctoral/Research University enrolling 13,000+ graduate and undergraduate students. The university, founded in 1889, is located in Greeley, Colorado, which has a growing population of 95,000 and is situated an hour north of Denver and 30 miles east of the Rocky Mountains. Further information about UNC and the City of Greeley is available at <http://www.unco.edu/> http:<http://www.unco.edu/>/<http://www.unco.edu/>/www.unc<http://www.unco.edu/>o.<http://www.unco.edu/>edu<http://www.unco.edu/>.<http://www.unco.edu/> <http://www.unco.edu/> Additional Information: This position is contingent on funding from the Colorado State Legislature, approval by the Board of Trustees, and subject to the policies and regulations of the University of Northern Colorado. Federal regulations require that the University retain all documents submitted by applicants. Materials will not be returned or copied for applicants. The University of Northern Colorado is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation or veteran status. For more information or issues of equity or fairness or claims of discrimination contact the UNC AA/EEO/Title IX Officer at UNC Human Resource Services, Campus Box 54, Carter Hall 2002, Greeley, CO 80639, or call 970-351-2718 Dr. Steven Anderson Professor of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences - Volcanologist Winchester Distinguished Scholar UNIVERSITY of NORTHERN COLORADO Ross Hall 3235C * Greeley, CO 80639 (970) 351-2973 [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> [cid:[log in to unmask]] Dr. Steven Anderson Professor of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences - Volcanologist Winchester Distinguished Scholar UNIVERSITY of NORTHERN COLORADO Ross Hall 3235C * Greeley, CO 80639 (970) 351-2973 [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> [cid:[log in to unmask]]