Assoc. Professor - Geological Sciences teaches courses in the discipline area of geological sciences. Develops and designs curriculum plans to foster student learning, stimulate class discussions, and ensures student engagement. Being an Assoc. Professor - Geological Sciences provides tutoring and academic counseling to students, maintains classes related records, and assesses student coursework. Collaborates and supports colleagues regarding research interests and co-curricular activities. Additionally, Assoc. Professor - Geological Sciences typically reports to a department head. Requires a PhD or terminal degree appropriate to the field. Has considerable experience and is qualified to teach at undergraduate and graduate levels and conducts research and case studies in field of interest and may publish findings in trade journals or textbooks. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applications
must be submitted through the jobs.usm.edu candidate portal. For full
consideration, submit 1) letter of interest, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) statement
of research interests and plans, 4) statement of teaching accomplishments,
plans and philosophy, (5) a statement on how the candidate would contribute to
the diversity, equity and inclusion of our School, and 6) names and contact
information of at least four references. All these documents must be uploaded at the time of submission. Review
of applications begins 15 January 2022 and continues until the position is
filled, with an anticipated start date of August 2022.
For questions regarding this position, please contact the chair of the search committee, Dr. Davin Wallace, by email: davin.wallace@usm.edu
Job Summary
The Division of Marine Science in the School
of Ocean Science and Engineering (SOSE) at The University of Southern
Mississippi invites qualified applicants for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track
faculty position in Geological Oceanography at the assistant professor level to begin in Fall 2022.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
We seek qualified applicants for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track
position as an assistant professor in Geological Oceanography to join the
Marine Science faculty in the Division of Marine Science.
The successful candidate will be expected to develop a strong, externally funded research program, publish peer-reviewed literature, mentor students, participate in undergraduate and graduate instruction and develop courses in their area of study. The successful candidate should demonstrate the potential to contribute across disciplines and promote the continued interdisciplinary growth of the academic and research programs within SOSE.