Job Title

Assistant Professor of Geology

Agency

West Texas A&M University

Department

Life, Earth & Environmental Sciences

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Canyon, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

Job Summary:

West Texas A&M University, a Member of The Texas A&M University System, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Geology (60% teaching, 35% research, 5% service). This full time (9 month) position at West Texas A&M University will include responsibilities in teaching/research/service supportive of the environmental science, wildlife biology, biology, and teacher education programs. Teaching duties will include existing or new courses within the successful candidate's area of expertise at the undergraduate level. However it is expected that the teaching load may include courses in introductory geology and earth sciences as well as upper level courses in mineralogy, geomorphology, environmental geology, paleontology, structural geology, sedimentology & stratigraphy, as well as oceanography. Research areas include the traditional geological subdisciplines but may also include interdisciplinary collaborations across the geological, environmental, and agricultural spectrum. It is expected that the candidate will cooperate extensively with scientists at West Texas A&M University, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, and other state and federal agencies in the region. The successful candidate will be expected to attract and secure extramural funding, publish in peer reviewed journals, attend professional meetings, advise undergraduate and graduate students in environmental science, engage students in research, and develop and deliver effective educational programs to the community.

Work Performed:

• Teaching selected undergraduate and graduate courses, such as Physical Geology, Historical Geology, Sedimentology and Stratigraphy, and Hydrogeology as well as other courses as needed, with the possibility of developing new courses based on candidate's experience and expertise.

• Developing a dynamic research program the leads to peer-reviewed publications by attracting new grants and opportunities that would allow undergraduate and graduate student participation.

• Conducting professional service for the institution, academic field, and community;

• Recruiting students for the undergraduate and graduate programs in Life, Earth, & Environmental Sciences.

• Advising students on matters of degree plans, course scheduling, and other academic matters.

Necessary Qualifications: .

• An earned Ph.D. in Geology or related area from an accredited institution. ABD will not be considered.

• Willingness to teach undergraduate and graduate geology courses at a minimum of 9 adjusted contact hours (ACH) per semester;

• Competency in geoscience research as evidenced by publications in impactful peer-reviewed journals (full citations to be provided in CV);

• Willingness to seek/obtain extramural funding from external funding agencies.

• Excellent quantitative, technological, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience and excellence in teaching undergraduate and graduate geology courses.

• Expertise with modern quantitative geological techniques/methodology.

• Demonstrated experience in seeking/obtaining extramural funding (including documentation of awards and amounts);

• Demonstrated ability and skills in leadership, mentoring, and building teamwork.

• Experience in developing collaborative research with other scientists, research centers and/or agencies and organizations.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Salary and benefits are competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Interested applicants may apply at jobs.wtamu.edu.

Applicant Instructions:

We require the following:

• Letter of interest or cover letter

• Curriculum Vitae

• Personal statement to include philosophy and plans for research, teaching and service, as applicable

• Samples of unpublished works or works in progress (where applicable)

• Unofficial Transcripts (Official transcripts are expected to be submitted promptly by the successful candidate)

• Three professional references

Please attach all documents in the attachment box at the bottom of the “My Experience” page before continuing through the application. Please use the “Upload” button to add each document individually. All revisions must be made prior to application submission. If you need assistance with uploading documents, please contact WTAMU Human Resources at hr@wtamu.edu .

Texas law requires that males age 18 through 25 be properly registered with the Selective Service System in order to be eligible for employment.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

The A&M System strives to maintain a competitive, high-quality benefit package to support the health and wellness needs of our workforce. This includes comprehensive health and welfare insurance plans, additional health and lifestyle programs, and optional retirement savings opportunities. Eligible employees will have access to paid leave programs in addition to 13-15 paid holidays each year. For more information regarding the benefit package go to: West Texas A&M University: Human Resources Benefits (https://www.wtamu.edu/business-finance/human-resources/benefits.html)

For additional questions or information regarding this position, please contact:

Search Committee Chair: Dr. Jason Yarbrough

Department: Life, Earth & Environmental Sciences

Phone: (806) 651-8042

Email: jyarbrough@wtamu.edu

Affirmative Action Commitment Statement

West Texas A&M University and the Paul Engler College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences are committed to hiring the person most qualified for the Assistant Professor of Geology position with equal treatment and access for all applicants, including affirmative action for women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.

We will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

WT is located in Canyon, Texas, on a 342-acre residential campus. Established in 1910, the University has been part of The Texas A&M University System since 1990. WT, a Hispanic Serving Institution since 2016, boasts an enrollment of about 10,000 and offers 59 undergraduate degree programs, 39 master’s degrees and two doctoral degrees.

WT’s long-standing commitment has always been to serve both the students and the region of the Panhandle. Our employees make a difference every day in the lives of thousands of students, and that has countless ripple effects on people throughout the region, the state and the world. Moreover, employees are encouraged to grow professionally and personally thanks to a supportive work environment.

At WT, your future is our future. Employees and their dependents get half-off their tuition and fees. The minimum starting wage is $15 per hour. Employees also have generous health, dental, vision, and long-term disability insurance packages, plus free basic life insurance and enrollment in the Texas Teacher Retirement System. Flexible or compressed work-week arrangements are also available.Find out more at: https://wtamu.edu/benefits

West Texas A&M University is located in Canyon, home to Palo Duro Canyon and the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum. Canyon also is conveniently located near Amarillo, the largest city on Interstate 40 between Oklahoma City and Albuquerque. This region is renowned for its historical significance, vibrant arts and entertainment options, unique shopping, delicious food and the friendliest people in the state.