Overview
The College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences invites applications for a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, tenure-track/tenure Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor position (depending on qualifications) in Marine Geology.
Any hiring at the rank of Associate Professor or Full Professor with indefinite tenure will be subject to a successful out-of-cycle tenure review process: https://facultyaffairs.oregonstate.e du/out-cycle-tenure-review-procedure .
We seek to hire a sea-going marine geoscientist as a member of the faculty in the College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences who complements and expands current expertise within the Geology and Geophysics discipline group (https://ceoas.oregonstate.edu/res earch/gg) studying evolution and dynamics of ocean basins, plate tectonics, and/or Earth’s mantle and mantle plumes.
The ideal applicant integrates their own field-generated data with additional information and techniques to understand processes relating to marine geology, including but not limited to, lithosphere formation and evolution, volcanology, authigenic sedimentary rock formation, rifting, intra-plate, large igneous province, arc volcanism, and/or ore development. Experience conducting hard rock sampling expeditions (dredging, drilling and/or ROV operations) are required. Candidates for this position are required to have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in oceanography, geology, earth sciences, or a related field, and demonstrated excellence in research and teaching.
The duties of this position in the College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences (CEOAS) include teaching, research, and service. Other duties may be assigned to meet the needs of the College. The incumbent will undertake research in the area of hard rock marine geology, with particular emphasis on petrology. The incumbent will teach classes in the fields of marine hard rock geology and related topics.
Oregon State University (OSU) and the College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences are committed to maintaining and enhancing its collaborative and inclusive community that strives for equity, and equal opportunity. All OSU faculty members are responsible for helping to ensure that these goals are achieved. CEOAS faculty are expected to demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion across all their duties, including efforts promoting equitable outcomes among learners of diverse and underrepresented identity groups.
Key Responsibilities
50% – Research/Scholarship:
- Develop, establish, and maintain an active program of scholarly research with distinction as evidenced, for example, by national and international recognition, and or external funding. Establish and maintain a program of research that supports timely promotion in rank and includes significant contributions to the field and/or broader impacts that benefit society. Publish scholarly work in peer-reviewed journals, conference proceedings, books or other media as appropriate to the area of interest. Disseminate research results by participation at national and international conferences and symposia, and other appropriate outreach and engagement efforts. Supervise research staff, graduate research assistants, and/or student employees as needed.
25% – Research Management:
- Manage the dredging component of the National Science Foundation-supported Marine Rock and Sediment Sampling (MARSSAM) facility, which provides logistical and shipboard support with collection and archival of seafloor samples, including all aspects of proposal submission, budget development and oversight, and annual and final reporting.
15% – Teaching/Advising:
- Undertake teaching and advising activities across different levels of the undergraduate or graduate curricula in the core requirements of the discipline or areas of expertise and specialization, and instruct classes using in-person, hybrid, or online modalities. Demonstrate command of the subject matter taught and undertake course and curriculum development and pedagogical development. Mentor and advise graduate and/or undergraduate students on their development, including the choices they face relating to academic program, research projects, or career directions, and interact with students in more informal settings. Direct student research projects and internships and serve on masters and doctoral thesis committees for students in CEOAS or in other units on campus.
10% – Service:
- Provide service to the college, university, and scientific and broader community to sustain and promote the college and university research, educational and outreach missions. Service may include but is not limited to: leadership or service on college and university-wide committees and other activities that contribute to the effectiveness of the college, university, and profession; support academic programs through strategic planning and student recruitment; service to professional and/or community organizations; activities that demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion both within the college and in the larger academic community, including efforts promoting equitable outcomes among learners of diverse and underrepresented identity groups; and participation in outreach and engagement activities including efforts to make research results available to the broader public.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
1) A Resume/CV; and
2) A Cover Letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.
3) A Statement of Research
4) A Statement of Teaching
5) A Diversity Statement that answers the following:
- Please state how your background and experience has prepared you to be effective in an environment that values diversity. (Limit 1 page)
Letters of Reference will be requested on finalists only. When applying, you will be asked to provide the email address and telephone number for (3) referees who will be sent a secure quicklink that will allow them to upload the requested letters of reference on your behalf.
OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.