Paleonet: Tenure-track position in paleo/sed at liberal arts college

[Emily Walsh]

Hi all,

We are currently advertising a tenure-track position in paleontology or
sedimentology/stratigraphy at Cornell College, Iowa. Cornell is a small,
liberal arts college with a strong tradition in geology. We seek a dynamic,
dedicated teacher and researcher to join our faculty. Please feel free to
contact me with any questions!

Cheers,
Emily
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The Cornell College Department of Geology seeks a “soft rock” geologist to
serve as the third pillar of its geology faculty and to actively engage
with the college’s environmental studies, archaeology, and biology
programs. The position will begin August 2019. Teaching responsibilities
include paleontology and sedimentology/stratigraphy, introductory and
advanced level courses in subjects of the candidate’s primary interest, a
research course, and a course in Geographic Information Systems. The
candidate may also offer a field course. The successful candidate will be a
vibrant and dedicated teacher who enjoys working closely with
undergraduates and who views student-faculty research as a critical
component of an effective geology curriculum. The Department maintains a
series of endowed funds that provide substantial funding to support this
student-faculty research as well as course-related travel.

Cornell College geology faculty emphasize laboratory activities, class
discussions, field experiences, writing, quantitative literacy, and
critical thinking in all of their courses. Cornell College has attracted
national attention for its distinctive academic calendar under which
faculty members teach and students take one course at a time in month-long
blocks. Academic immersion and unparalleled flexibility attract an
ambitious student body from 45 states and 18 foreign countries. External
endorsements include selection as one of the Colleges That Change Lives, a
U.S. News Top 100 liberal arts college, and a Fiske Guide to Colleges Best
Buy. Founded in 1853, Cornell's picturesque hilltop campus contains a mix
of historic and modern facilities, ranging from the majestic King Chapel to
the newly renovated Thomas Commons. It is located in Mount Vernon, Iowa, an
urban fringe community recognized by Frommer's as one of "America's Coolest
Small Towns" and located in the heart of Iowa's Creative Corridor.

The College seeks individuals who are committed to building a creative,
dynamic and diverse workplace that celebrates the uniqueness of our
faculty, staff and students. The College is committed to excellence in
teaching and encourages interdisciplinary interests among its faculty.
Interested
applicants should submit the following application materials to
https://cornellcollege.applicantpro.com/jobs/889787.html.


·               Letter of Application/Cover Letter
·               Current Curriculum Vitae (CV)
·               Teaching Statement - describing teaching interests and
methods, including examples of individual commitment to diversity in the
classroom/campus community
·               Research/Professional Interest Statement
·               (3) Letters of recommendation
·               Undergraduate and Graduate Transcripts (Unofficial copies
are acceptable. Official transcripts are needed prior to employment.)

Applications will be reviewed starting November 26, 2018, and will continue
until the position is filled.

For more information about the Geology program, please visit the website at

https://www.cornellcollege.edu/geology/

*Cornell is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from
underrepresented groups.  **Cornell complies with Iowa’s smoke free air
act. Cornell utilizes E-Verify and requires satisfactory completion of a
background check.*

-- 
Dr. Emily O. Walsh
Geology Department
Cornell College
Mt. Vernon, IA 52314
(319) 895-4302
ewalsh at cornellcollege.edu
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