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Assistant Professor of Geoscience

Employer
Morehead State University
Location
Morehead, Kentucky
Closing date
May 1, 2021

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Discipline
Interdisciplinary/Other
Career Level
Faculty
Education Level
PhD
Job Type
Full-time
Relocation Cost
No Relocation
Sector Type
Academia

The Department of Physics, Earth Science & Space Systems Engineering at Morehead State University is accepting applications for a full-time position as an Assistant Professor of Geoscience. The anticipated start date is August 9, 2021.

Morehead State University is located in Morehead, KY, a designated Kentucky Trail Town, nestled in Daniel Boone National Forest, in close proximity to Cave Run Lake. This location provides opportunities for a wide-range of outdoor recreation activities. Additionally, Morehead State University is relatively close to a number of larger cities including Lexington, KY, Louisville, KY, and Cincinnati, OH. Morehead State University delivers a strong and affordable education for friendly, ambitious students who thrive in a student-focused learning environment defined by small class sizes and faculty committed to teaching and student success.

RESPONSIBILITIES:  We seek candidates that will complement our current expertise in paleontology and sedimentology, igneous petrology, and planetary geology. Areas of specialization may include climate change, environmental geology, geomorphology, hydrogeology, or remote sensing. The successful candidate will teach introductory courses, geographical information systems (GIS) courses, environmental science/climate courses, and other appropriate upper-level courses of their design. Experience in developing successful undergraduate and graduate research programs will be given special consideration.

REQUIREMENTS:  Requirements include a Ph.D. in geosciences, strong interpersonal skills, and publications in referred journals commensurate with experience. ABD is acceptable at time of selection but completion date must be no later than September 1, 2021.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:  Proficiency with ArcGIS, PG licensure or ability to obtain said licensure.

SPONSORSHIP: This position is not budgeted for Visa Sponsorship.

Morehead State University is a comprehensive, regionally focused university providing high quality instruction at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The University has an enrollment of over 10,000 students. To apply, visit: https://moreheadstate.peopleadmin.com and complete the MSU Application for Employment along with a cover letter, statement of teaching philosophy, statement of research interests, curriculum vita with a list of name and contact information for five total references (three reference requests required). Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For preferred consideration, apply by May 1, 2021. Contact the Office of Human Resources at (606) 783-2097 should you have questions about our online application. Please contact Jennifer O’Keefe, the search committee chair, at j.okeefe@moreheadstate.edu for questions regarding this position. MSU is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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