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GEOSCIENCE JOBS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Ads (or cancellations) must reach the GSA advertising office no The Chair is encouraged to develop and partici- tions to diversity through research, teaching, and/or
later than the first of the month, one month prior to the issue in pate in activities that support the University’s strate- service, a CV, and a list of three individuals who will
which they are to be published. (Note: Combined March/April issue
releases on March schedule.) Print ads will also appear on the gic plan, available at https://www.csusb.edu/strategic provide letters of reference if requested. To be assured
Geoscience Job Board to coincide with the month of print issue. -plan. This plan emphasizes: a) student success; full consideration, all application materials must be
Contact: advertising@geosociety.org, +1-800-472-1988 ext. b) faculty and staff success; c) stewarding resources;
1053, or +1-303-357-1053. Email correspondence should include received by December 15, 2020. Submit materials
complete contact information (including phone and mailing d) community engagement and partnerships; and online at: https://apps.fullerton.edu/facultyrecruitment.
address). Rates are in U.S. dollars. e) enhancing the campus identity. Questions concerning the application or receipt of
Qualified candidates must demonstrate a com- application materials should be sent to: Dr. W. Richard
mitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring Laton Geoscience-ed-search@fullerton.edu.
POSITIONS OPEN a diverse student population and to working effec-
tively with faculty, staff and students across a wide Assistant Professor (Tenure Track)
Chair Search, California State range of disciplines. in Biogeochemistry of Terrestrial
University, San Bernardino If you are interested in this opportunity, we invite Ecosystems and Environmental
The Department of Geological Sciences at Califor- you to apply at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/ Change, University of Lausanne
nia State University, San Bernardino invites applica- careers/csusb/transferjobs. A link is also available The Faculty of Geosciences and the Environment
tions for a Department Chair, tenure track position, on the Department’s website: https://www.csusb (FGSE) of the University of Lausanne invites appli-
at the rank of Associate or Professor to begin service .edu/geology. Salary is commensurate with experi- cations for a professorship in biogeochemistry of
in July 2021. ence. Formal review of applications will begin Janu- terrestrial ecosystems and environmental change, to
The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in ary 4, 2021 and continue until the position is filled. be based in the Institute of Earth Surface Dynamics
the geosciences, excellent leadership, communica- The Department has four full-time faculty mem- (IDYST).
tion and interpersonal skills, as well as an excellent bers and one faculty in the Faculty Early Retire- We are looking for a soil biogeochemist with exper-
record of teaching and scholarship, preferably with ment Program with a variety of research interests tise on ecosystem-level biotic and abiotic mechanisms
a record of significant research funding. Applicants and offers B.A., B.S., and M.S. degrees. CSUSB driving the elemental cycles in terrestrial environ-
with prior success in fundraising and development is located in one of the most geologically rich and ments. The ideal candidate will further a process- and/
are particularly encouraged to apply. diverse regions of North America. or model-oriented understanding of terrestrial envi-
The area of the candidate’s specialization is open. California State University, San Bernardino
We seek a candidate with a strong commitment to (CSUSB) is located in San Bernardino in the Inland ronments and their response to human activities and
undergraduate and graduate teaching and diversity, Empire, 60 miles east of Los Angeles and operates climate change. We welcome candidates who wish to
a record of research funding, and a commitment to a satellite campus in Palm Desert located in Coach- integrate new research and teaching perspectives into
our existing programs.
excellence that will enhance the Department. Prefer- ella Valley. CSUSB serves approximately 20,000 The successful candidate will actively participate
ence will be given to candidates with administrative students, of which 81% are first-generation college
experience as a department chair or similar leader- students, and graduates about 5,000 students annu- in the research activities of the Institute of Earth Sur-
ship experiences. ally. As a designated Hispanic Serving Institution, face Dynamics, will teach in the Bachelor of Geo-
The Department Chair reports to the Dean of the CSUSB reflects the dynamic diversity of the region sciences and Environment and Masters programs
College of Natural Sciences and is a 12-month, 0.5 and has one of the most diverse student populations taught by the FGSE, and will supervise masters and
of any university in the Inland Empire, and the sec-
time department chair and 10-month 0.5 time fac- ond highest Hispanic enrollment of all public univer- doctoral students.
ulty member appointment. The Chair will provide sities in California. CSUSB employs 467 full-time Appointment will be at the Assistant Professor
strong academic leadership in the planning and faculty and offers 48 undergraduate, 35 graduate, level (tenure track). However, exceptionally, we will
administration of graduate and undergraduate pro- and 1 doctoral degree programs and 14 academic consider outstanding candidates for direct appoint-
grams in Geology, assist the entire faculty in devel- programs with national accreditation. ment to the Associate or Full Professor level, nota-
oping new initiatives and a viable strategic vision, bly if this corresponds with our equal opportunity
mentor faculty in the promotion and tenure process, Geoscience Education, California State objectives.
supervise support staff, teach courses (at a half-time University, Fullerton The application should be in English and include
load), maintain an active research program involving The Department of Geological Sciences invites appli- a cover letter (max 1 page), a full Curriculum Vitae,
undergraduate and/or graduate students, work with cations for a tenure-track Assistant Professorship in a research statement (max. 4 pages), a teaching state-
the CSUSB Office of Advancement in fundraising, Geoscience Education beginning August 2021. CSUF ment (max. 2 pages), a list and links to the three most
and maintain and build upon our existing strong rela- is a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an affirmative significant publications and a statement on the per-
tionship with industry and government agencies. action and equal opportunity employer with a strong sonal contribution to each, and the names and con-
Typical Activities: Responsibilities of the Chair commitment to increasing campus diversity. We tact information of five referees. For further infor-
include participation and leadership in the faculty seek a geoscience educator who develops, applies, mation, contact Prof. Frédéric Herman, Dean of the
duties of teaching, mentoring, research, service, and and evaluates new geoscience teaching innovations FGSE (frederic.herman@unil.ch).
program development. The Chair serves as an advo- and curricula, and conducts innovative geoscience Application deadline: 15th of December 2020
cate for the Department in the College and the Univer- education research. We expect candidates to show (23:59 Swiss time GMT+1).
sity, and vice versa. The Chair, in collaboration with evidence of an existing or developing, active, exter- A full description can be found on the following
the faculty, plans and executes a strategic direction nally funded, student-centered research program. We link: https://bit.ly/33x33qm.
for the department, builds and staffs the schedule of seek a scholar who demonstrates interest and ability Or www.unil.ch/central/en/home.html –> Careers
classes, oversees the department budget, fosters team to teach courses in geoscience education and general at UNIL –> Emplois –> Postes ouverts–> English –>
building, manages the department and its staff, and geology at various levels including; general educa- Keywords biogeochemistry (or ad 16430).
works with diverse faculty and students in the depart- tion, lower- and upper-division undergraduate, and
ment and across campus to enhance interdisciplinary graduate courses. The successful candidate shall:
collaboration. For additional information, please visit (1) coordinate geoscience education courses; (2) help Bookmark the
https://senate.csusb.edu/FAM/Policy/(FSD87-28.R3) facilitate the integration of teacher preparation; and Geoscience Job Board
Recruit_Chairs&Directors.pdf . (3) be involved in program-level assessment for our
Minimum Qualifications: A Ph.D in Geologi- department. Applicants should submit a cover letter, geosociety.org/jobs
cal Sciences or a related field is required by time of separate teaching and research statements, as well as for up-to-the-minute postings.
appointment. July 1, 2021. a statement discussing past and/or potential contribu-

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