The Cornell College Department of Geology seeks a tenure track professor in “soft rock”
geology 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.
- 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
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.
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