The Department of Geological and Atmospheric Sciences at Iowa
State University invites applications for the position of chairperson, at the
rank of tenured full professor. Primary
responsibilities of the department chair are to provide visionary leadership
for programs in geology and meteorology; to encourage excellence and innovation
in research, teaching, and service; to advance professional development of
faculty, staff, and students’ to promote productive relationships with all
external constituents including, alumni, industry and government agencies; to
foster productive relationships with a variety of entities across the university
community; to promote diversity and inclusion among all students, faculty, and
staff; and to facilitate faculty efforts to attract extramural grant and
contract funding. The chairperson also carries the title, “Smith Family
Foundation Chair of Geology” and in that role uses the earnings that accrue
annually from the Smith Foundation and Morehouse endowments to advance the
teaching and research missions of the Geology Program.
Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in geosciences, atmospheric
sciences, or a closely related discipline at the time of appointment and have credentials
appropriate for the rank of professor, including scholarly contributions to the
field that have earned national recognition.
The successful applicant will have a demonstrated record of effective
leadership or administrative experience in higher education or the research
community. Applicants will also have a demonstrated record of accomplishment in
all areas of responsibility (research, teaching, service) in prior academic
appointments, with evidence of commitment to supporting the teaching and
research missions of a major research university. Evidence of commitment to creating a climate
of diversity and inclusion for students, faculty and staff is also required.
All applications must be
submitted electronically at www.iastatejobs.com (search vacancy ID# 700001).
Please be prepared to enter or attach a letter of application including concise
teaching and research statements, curriculum vitae, and the names, street and
e-mail addresses, and phone numbers of at least three references.
The position will remain open
until filled. Full consideration will be given to those applications received
by February 15, 2017.
Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, marital
status, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated
against. Inquiries can be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity, 3410
Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, 515 294-7612, email eooffice@iastate.edu.