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Iowa State University Lecturer of Geology in Ames, Iowa
Position Title:Lecturer of Geology
Appointment Type:Faculty
Job Description:Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:
The Department of Earth, Atmosphere, and Climate in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Iowa State University seeks a Lecturer to teach one 4-credit course in hydrogeology for Spring 2025 semester, beginning 01/01/2025.
This position will be responsible for all aspects of the course instruction and management for Geology 411/511, Hydrogeology. This position will be responsible for all aspects of the course instruction and management for Geology 411/511 Hydrogeology. Hydrogeology is a 4 credit course that presents the physical principles of groundwater flow, nature and origin of aquifers and confining units, well hydraulics, groundwater modeling, and contaminant transport. The lab emphasizes applied field and laboratory methods for hydrogeological investigations. The successful candidate will create effective instruction and delivery of course topics, provide timely return of student work, direct the tasks of the teaching assistant if assigned, and maintain a Canvas page for the course.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Geology, Earth Science, or closely related field
Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated excellence in teaching hydrogeology at the college level
Department/Program & College Description:
The Department of Earth, Atmosphere, and Climate is staffed by 17 faculty and has an operating budget of about $2.4M. The Department has areas of strength in climate and paleoclimate, microscale and mesoscale meteorology, hydrology, solid-earth processes, Quaternary Geology, and geoscience education. Research facilities include state-of-the-art laboratory facilities in stable isotope geochemistry, analogue tectonic modeling, and biogeochemistry. Programs in geology, meteorology, and climate science serve a total of 170 undergraduate majors. About 30 M.S. and Ph.D. students are enrolled in the geology and meteorology graduate programs. Generous support for the Department is provided by an active group of alumni. The Geology Program runs a multi-use, newly renovated field station in northwest Wyoming with a 60-year tradition of providing immersive education for students from across the country.
Department Unit/Website:
https://earth-atmosphere-climate.iastate.edu/
Proposed Start Date:January 1, 2025
Proposed End Date or Length of Term:December 31, 2025
Number of Months Employed Per Year:09 Month Work Period
Time Type:Part time
Application Instructions:
To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter3) Contact Information for Three References
4) Teaching Statement
For questions regarding this position, please contact Dr. Kristie Franz at kfranz@iastate.edu. If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.Why Choose ISU?Iowa State Faculty enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:• Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans• Generous leave plans• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)• Life insurance and long-term disability• Flexible Spending Accounts• Various voluntary benefits and discounts• Employee Assistance Program• Wellbeing program
Original Posting Date: October 21, 2024
Posting Close Date:October 28, 2024
Job Requisition Number:R15753
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