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Dear GEOED Colleagues, We are searching for a colleague to join us as an Instructional Assistant Professor at TAMU Geology and Geophysics. The posting has been up for a while and we have received a number of excellent applications, but I wanted to let our community know that the search is still open and our review process will move into high gear in the next couple weeks. People with GeoEd backgrounds and interests would be particularly suitable, so we’re getting the word out one last time! Thanks, Eric Riggs Link to the position description and online application: https://apply.interfolio.com/57482 _______________________________________________ Position description: Instructional Assistant Professor - Geology & Geophysics Texas A&M University: College of Geosciences: Geology and Geophysics Location College Station, Texas Open Date Nov 6, 2018 Description Instructional Assistant Professor Position Advertisement The Department of Geology and Geophysics at Texas A&M University invites applications for a full-time non-tenure track Instructional Assistant Professor. This is a 9-month appointment for an initial three-year term, renewable contingent on performance and continued funding. We seek an energetic educator to lead efforts to develop cutting-edge fundamental Earth science courses and expand our catalog of online courses. The successful candidate will teach two courses per semester using effective pedagogical techniques in a combination of classroom and online settings, coordinate lab scheduling for undergraduate courses, and develop new online course materials. Teaching opportunities also include field, high impact learning, and study abroad courses. The successful candidate may augment the 9-month appointment with research funding or by teaching undergraduate research and field courses and/or other courses in their area of expertise. In addition to teaching, the successful candidate is expected to make contributions to either research or departmental service and will have opportunities to explore cutting-edge teaching technologies or practice. This appointment includes the ability to seek extramural funding, conduct collaborative research with other members of the faculty, use department facilities, and publish research results. The College of Geosciences at Texas A&M University is a unique institution committed to fundamental Earth systems research across four Departments: Atmospheric Sciences, Geography, Oceanography, and Geology and Geophysics. The College hosts the Texas Sea Grant, the Geochemical and Environmental Research Group (GERG), and the International Ocean Discovery Program (IODP). The college has established a teaching/research facility in Costa Rica and a teaching facility near San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. This appointment includes the opportunity to work across departments and programs in the College and lead international coursework to maximize educational opportunities for our undergraduates. The College of Geosciences is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive climate for faculty, graduate students and undergraduate students. We actively work to recruit and retain a diverse cohort of undergraduate students. We seek a colleague with a track record that will complement our education mission to train a diverse pool of students for future success in applied, academic, and government positions as geoscientists. Qualifications At the time of employment, candidates must have a Ph.D. in geology, geophysics, geological education or a related discipline in addition to higher education teaching experience with a minimum of 4 semesters as a Teaching Assistant or 2 semesters as instructor of record. Application Instructions Interested candidates should submit electronic applications to: https://apply.interfolio.com/57482 and must include the following: curriculum vita, statement of teaching philosophy, statement of research interests, and the names and addresses of at least three references. Screening of applications will begin November 15, 2018, and will continue until the position is filled. Questions regarding the position may be directed to the Chair of the Instructional Assistant Professor Search Committee by emailing: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Eric M. Riggs, Ph.D. Associate Professor Department of Geology & Geophysics Texas A&M University College Station, TX 77843-3115 Phone: 979.845.6529 /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////