Deadline: Fri, 02/02/2024 - 12:00pm Employer: University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Job Field: Water and Soil Resources Job Type: Full Time Location: Tennessee Location Detail: Chattanooga, Tennessee Job Description: teach at all levels of the curriculum, from undergraduate to graduate, develop an independent research program that involves students and attracts extramural funding, develop research plan that takes advantage of the Chattanooga area’s rich karst topography and cave systems, provide university, community, and professional service, have plans to contribute to programs that aim to increase participation of underrepresented groups in the sciences, Willingness to engage in assisting the UTC campus in its ability to reach additional goals, as specified in UTC’s strategic plan. Qualifications: a Ph.D. in Geology or closely related field [Individuals who are all but dissertation (ABD) will be considered, however, the degree must be awarded prior to start date], the ability to teach introductory geology courses, undergraduate upper-level hydrogeology and advanced courses in area of expertise, the ability to establish a successful, extramurally funded research program in hydrogeology with a focus on karst hydrology, groundwater modeling, geomicrobiology, geochemistry, and/or related areas of interest. the ability to incorporate GIS in teaching and research, the ability to contribute to the Environmental Science B.S. and M.S. programs, the ability to work collegially with students, fellow faculty, and staff, utilize high impact practices in teaching and student engagement per UTC’s Strategic Plan. How to Apply: a cover letter, a statement of research experience and vision, providing evidence of position requirements, a statement of teaching experience and philosophy, providing evidence of position requirements, a curriculum vitae, all unofficial transcripts, and a list of names, titles, and email addresses for three (3) references for confidential letters of recommendation to be requested at later stages in the search process. At least one reference must be able to comment on teaching ability.
