"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.

To apply, visit https://careers.uoregon.edu/en-us/job/535476