We are casting a wide net with the search below. Our department is
rapidly evolving/growing and our students are quite rewarding to teach.
While I'm not on this search committee, I'm happy to answer questions
people may have about the department/university.
Thanks,
Dan
Environmental Science Lecturer
The Department of Geology and Environmental Science at the University of
Pittsburgh is seeking qualified applicants for a faculty position at the
rank of Lecturer, pending budgetary approval. This position is outside
of the tenure stream and is contracted for 3 years, with renewals and
promotion expected. The successful candidate will teach a variety of
undergraduate courses for a new B.S. major in Environmental Science,
ideally including a scientific writing class. The duties associated with
this position would include advising Environmental Science and Geology
majors, preparation of course materials, and academic program
assessment. Additional duties may include, at the option of the
successful candidate, developing proposals for undergraduate research,
curriculum development, outreach, or attracting underrepresented
minorities. The candidate must possess a Ph.D. in Geoscience,
Environmental Science, or other related disciplines. Teaching experience
is essential. Excellent communication and writing skills are required.
The appointment begins in the fall term of 2016.
Applicants should submit a cover letter explaining their qualifications
along with their CV, teaching and advising statements, and arrange for 3
letters to be uploaded
to:https://facultysearch.as.pitt.edu/apply/index/MTM0. For each
reference, you will have the opportunity to input a personal email
address or an email address generated through Interfolio’s Online
Application Delivery. In both cases, an email notification will be sent
to the designated address with instructions about uploading the letters
to our system. To ensure full consideration, applications must be
received by January 15, 2016. The University of Pittsburgh is an
Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, members of
minority groups under-represented in academia, veterans, and disabled
are especially encouraged to apply
--
Daniel J. Bain
Assistant Professor
University of Pittsburgh, Department of Geology and Planetary Science
Mail: 200 SRCC
4107 O'Hara St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
Phone: 412 624-8766
Fax: 412 624-3914
email: [email protected]
