Description:
Duties:
The Candidate will engage undergraduate and graduate students in hands-on learning/teaching and research.
Contribute to the geological engineering program by teaching a mix of general undergraduate classes and also graduate classes in the candidate’s areas of expertise.
Independently establish a research program
Contribute to campus and department service
Required Qualifications:
- Doctoral degree in Geological Engineering, Geology, or related field from an accredited institution (by the time of appointment /start date);
- Expertise in geological and/or geological engineering topics relevant to the undergraduate geological engineering program, particularly topics that complement those of the other faculty in the department;
- Ability and desire to develop and teach undergraduate courses serving the geological engineering program;
- A demonstrated record of research excellence, commensurate with career stage
Preferred Qualifications:
- Past experience with and commitment to excellent teaching at the university level, or demonstrated ability to develop potential in this area;
- Evidence of ongoing scholarly activity (patents, peer-reviewed publications, successful proposals, etc.). or evidence of commitment to developing an active research program;
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, students, and external partners;
- Industry and/or government experience relevant to the applicant’s career path;
- Strong communications skills, both written and oral;
- Experience with mentorship, or potential to develop mentorship skills;
- Professional registration or licensure, or the interest and ability to pursue professional registration or licensure