Pro Tem Instructor (Earth Sciences) - Open Pool

Pro Tem Instructor (Earth Sciences) -

Open Pool Department:

CAS Earth Sciences Rank:

Instructor Annual Basis:

9 Month Review of Applications Begins Applications will be reviewed as needs arise Special Instructions to Applicants In addition to a completed online application, please provide a resume or CV and include names and contact information for three professional references. Department Summary The Department of Earth Sciences is an instructional department within the College of Arts and Sciences that supports significant research activities in a wide range of fields in Earth and Environmental Science. The department includes approximately 30 faculty (including TTF and NTTF), 60+ graduate students, and 100+ undergraduate majors. Research and graduate education in the Department of Earth Sciences focuses on the following subfields: (a)

Geophysics:

tectonics, seismology, remote sensing, and fault mechanics, as well as earthquake hazards; (b)

Volcanology:

geochemistry, physical volcanology, igneous petrology, and volcanic systems modeling; (c) Climate science: glaciology, paleoclimate and glacial modeling, oceanography, and ice physics; (d)

Paleontology:

vertebrate paleontology, paleoecology, paleobiogeography, and phylogenetics; (e) Surface processes: Geochemical modeling, hydrology, soil and aqueous geochemistry, landslides, sedimentology and stratigraphy, geomorphology, and fluid mechanics; (f)

Planetary Geology:

space physics, astrobiology, and planetary interiors. Position Summary The Department of Earth Sciences at the University of Oregon is inviting applications for its open instructional pool. Positions are limited duration teaching appointments that typically do not exceed one year; there may be a possibility of renewal up to a total of three years, depending on program needs, funding, and performance. The successful candidate will have the ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students from a variety of diverse backgrounds. Minimum Requirements Master's degree in Earth Sciences, Geology, or related area. Professional Competencies Ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students from a variety of diverse backgrounds. Preferred Qualifications Ph.D. in Earth Sciences, Geology, or related area. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check. The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit https://hr.uoregon.edu/about-benefits . The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact us at uocareers@uoregon.edu or 541-346-5112. UO prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy (including pregnancy-related conditions), age, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including family medical history), ancestry, familial status, citizenship, service in the uniformed services (as defined in federal and state law), veteran status, expunged juvenile record, and/or the use of leave protected by state or federal law in all programs, activities and employment practices as required by Title IX, other applicable laws, and policies. Retaliation is prohibited by UO policy. Questions may be referred to the Office of Investigations and Civil Rights Compliance. Contact information, related policies, and complaint procedures are listed here . In compliance with federal law, the University of Oregon prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and services. The Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://clery.uoregon.edu/annual-campus-security-and-fire-safety-report . To apply, visit https://careers.uoregon.edu/en-us/job/535476 jeid-f42b0681da368c4cb39e448e1274f595