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Term Assistant Professor - Geology

Term Assistant Professor - Geology

  • 10001885
  • Fairfax, VA
  • Instructional Faculty
  • Opening on: Nov 4 2024

Department: College of Science

Classification: 9-month Instructional Faculty

Job Category: Instructional Faculty

Job Type: Full-time

Work Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)

Location: Fairfax, VA

Workplace Type: On Site Required

Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience

Criminal Background Check: Yes

About the Department:

The Department of Atmospheric, Oceanic & Earth Sciences (AOES) at George Mason University offers undergraduate degrees in Geology, Atmospheric Sciences and Earth Science, M.S. in Climate Science and Earth Systems Science, and Ph.D. in Climate Dynamics. Our faculty includes geologists, atmospheric scientists, paleontologists, and oceanographers. Additional information about the department may be found at https://cos.gmu.edu/aoes/. George Mason University has a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff, and strongly encourages candidates to apply who will enrich Mason’s academic and culturally inclusive environment.

The George Mason University College of Science (Mason Science) is committed to advancing access, justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (A-JEDI) throughout our STEM community, including within our hiring and retention practices. At Mason Science, our values include fostering an organizational culture that promotes anti-racism, belonging, respect, and civility. We believe that a diversity of opinions, cultures, and perspectives is what provides vibrancy, innovation, and growth to an academic community. By prioritizing inclusive excellence in academics, teaching, research, and global engagement, we strive to attract a diverse pool of faculty and staff who exemplify the Mason Science mission and vision.

About the Position:

The Term Assistant Professor - Geology position includes teaching responsibilities for lecture and laboratory courses within the Geology program. Teaching will be at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, including structural geology, introductory geology, and other areas of expertise. Other areas of expertise of interest include mineralogy and geomorphology. The teaching load is 4:4. Service activities within the department and the College of Science are also expected.

Responsibilities:

  • Teaching responsibilities for lecture and laboratory courses within the Geology program. Teaching will be at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, including structural geology, introductory geology, and other areas of expertise. Other areas of expertise of interest include mineralogy and geomorphology. The teaching load is 4:4.
  • Service activities such as serving on departmental, college, university, and professional committees. 

Required Qualifications:

  • Terminal degree in a related field;
  • Experience in teaching lecture and/or laboratory courses for undergraduate students;
  • Ability to communicate scientific knowledge to a range of stakeholders;
  • Knowledge of general geology, structural geology and/or tectonics;
  • Skills in teaching undergraduate courses; and
  • Ability to work with and collaborate with others in a diverse dynamic environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in teaching lecture and/or laboratory courses for upper-level undergraduate and/or graduate students;
  • Candidates with interest in undergraduate research, field-based research, and interdisciplinary collaborations are particularly desirable. We encourage the successful candidate to perform research in their area of expertise and to forge research ties with other parts of the George Mason community, the U.S. Geological Survey, Carnegie Institute of Science, and the Smithsonian Institution;
  • Knowledge of at least one or more additional specialty in geology, such as geomorphology or mineralogy;
  • Skills in teaching graduate courses;
  • Skills in teaching in a remote learning environment;
  • Ability to lead undergraduate research projects; and
  • Ability to collaborate with other natural scientists and social scientists in teaching and outreach.

Instructions to Applicants: 

For full consideration, applicants must apply for the Term Assistant Professor - Geology at https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information (including emails), and provide a Cover Letter/Letter of Intent, CV, Philosophy of Teaching, Research Statement, Publications and Teaching Evaluations (if available).

Posting Open Date:  November 4, 2024

For Full Consideration, Apply by:  December 27, 2024

Open Until Filled:  Yes

 

Mason Ad Statement

Mason is currently the largest and most diverse university in Virginia with students and faculty from all 50 states and over 135 countries studying in over 200 degree programs at campuses in Arlington, Fairfax and Prince William, as well as at learning locations across the commonwealth. Rooted in Mason’s diversity is a campus culture that is both rewarding and exciting, work that is meaningful, and opportunities to both collaborate and create.

If you are interested in joining the Mason family take a look at our current opportunities and catch some Mason spirit at jobs.gmu.edu/!

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Equity Statement

George Mason University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to promoting inclusion and equity in its community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.

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