Assistant/Associate/Full Professor: Marine Geologist (Sea Floor Sediments) | Oregon State Unive[...]

Oregon State University; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research university in Corvallis is seeking an Assistant/Associate/Full Professor in Marine Geology. This tenure-track position focuses on seafloor sediments and requires a Ph.D. Experience in offshore coring and a proven research record are essential. The role also emphasizes teaching excellence and contributions to diversity efforts. The ideal candidate will advance research programs and supervise students in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent degree required by start of employment.
• Commitment to excellence in teaching is essential.
• Expertise to teach geological oceanography courses required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and advance US coring operations on US Academic Research Fleet vessels.
• Supervise graduate students and postdoctoral researchers.
• Contribute to diversity and inclusion efforts in college activities.

Skills

Experience conducting offshore sediment coring

Demonstrated excellence in research

Ability to develop an externally funded research program

Proficiency in oral and written English

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent degree in oceanography, geology, or related field

Job description

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor: Marine Geologist (Sea Floor Sediments) | Oregon State University job at Oregon State University. Corvallis, OR.

Internal Job Number: P08847UF

Description:

The College of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences invites applications for a full-time (1.00 FTE ), 12-month, tenure-track/tenured Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor: Marine Geologist (Sea Floor Sediments) position (depending on qualifications).

Appointment at the Assistant Professor rank is anticipated; however, appointment at a promoted rank may be considered depending upon the qualifications of the successful candidate. Any hiring at the rank of Associate Professor/Professor with indefinite tenure will be subject to a successful out-of-cycle tenure review process: . This position is 1.0 FTE which includes 0.4 FTE university support and an expectation that the candidate raise 0.6 FTE of money through grants. Of that 0.6 FTE , 0.25 FTE is expected to be provided through the MARSSAM co-directorship such that 0.35 FTE will need to be provided from other grants.

This position in the College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences ( CEOAS ) will complement and expand current expertise related to marine geology and specifically marine sediments.

This position will serve in a leading role as a co-director of the Marine Rock and Sediment Sampling Group ( MARSSAM ; ), an NSF -supported facility housed at OSU which comprises a team of approximately six seagoing and shore-based professionals. MARSSAM assists US scientists with planning and conducting seafloor coring and dredging expeditions, maintains and provides sampling equipment, sails technicians and ensure science goals are met or exceeded. As a co-director, this position will be expected to lead and advance US coring operations on US Academic Research Fleet vessels.

The incumbent will demonstrate capabilities and/or high potential for research and teaching excellence that will inspire the next generation of marine geoscience students and early career researchers. This includes 1) creatively contributing to teaching graduate and undergraduate courses in subjects related to geological oceanography; 2) building an international reputation in research as well as a strong externally funded research program; 3) supervising graduate students and postdoctoral researchers, providing mentorship and guidance in their academic and professional development; and 4) contributing to on-going college- and university-wide efforts to improve diversity, equity and inclusion ().

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.

Minimum Qualifications (Staff) / Guidelines (Faculty):

Typically requires PhD or terminal degree (Masters for some Extension positions and MLS for Library positions), demonstrated ability to teach in a classroom Extension, or other setting, and develop a research program in the academic discipline/unit.

Requirements :

• Ph.D. or equivalent degree in oceanography, geology, earth sciences, geophysics, or a related field by the start of employment.
• Experience conducting offshore sediment coring or related expeditions (e.g., drilling operations, borehole measurements)
• Demonstrated excellence in research
• Ability to develop an externally funded research program
• Record of publication in peer-reviewed journals of original research related to seafloor marine sediments.
• Commitment to excellence in teaching
• Expertise required to teach courses such as Sedimentary Processes in Ocean Basins (graduate level), Paleoceanography (undergraduate or graduate-level), Geological Oceanography (undergraduate level), and/or similar electives
• A commitment to educational equity in a multicultural setting and to advancing the participation of diverse groups and supporting diverse perspectives.
• Proficiency in oral and written English.

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

For individuals seeking the rank of Associate or Full Professor:

• Candidate should meet the OSU teaching, advising, research and service criteria for appointment at the desired ranks (see the OSU Faculty Handbook for details).
• OSU will consider previous years of experience at other, similar institutions towards timelines for rank or tenure promotions

Type:

This position may require the ability to work in laboratory environments, field environments, and at sea on research vessels for day trips or extended periods, dependent on research needs. Field environments and at-sea work may require working in rough terrain, inclement weather, and/or strenuous environments and conditions.

The ability to lift/carry/ push/pull objects weighing 25 pounds is required.

Travel is required as needed to advance research programs.

Additional Salary Information: Salary is commensurate with skills, education and experience.

About Oregon State University

Oregon State is a leading research university located in one of the safest, smartest, greenest small cities in the nation. Situated 90 miles south of Portland, and an hour from the Cascades or the Pacific Coast, Corvallis is the perfect home base for exploring Oregon's natural wonders. Oregon State University has always been a place with a purpose - making a positive difference in quality of life, natural resources and economic prosperity in Oregon and beyond. Through discovery, innovation and application, we are meeting challenges, solving problems and turning ideas into reality.Founded in 1868, Oregon State is the state's Land Grant university and is one of only two universities in the U.S. to have Sea Grant, Space Grant and Sun Grant designations. Oregon State is also the only university in Oregon to hold both the Carnegie Foundation's top designation for research institutions and its prestigious Community Engagement classification.As Oregon's leading public research university, with $261.7 million in external funding in the 2011 fiscal year, Oregon State's impact reaches across the state and beyond. With 12 colleges, 15 Agricultural Experiment Stations, 35 county Extension off ... ices, the Hatfield Marine Sciences Center in Newport and OSU-Cascades in Bend, Oregon, State has a presence in every one of Oregon's 36 counties, with a statewide economic footprint of $2.06 billion. Oregon State welcomes a diverse student body of over 26,000 students from across Oregon, all 50 states and more than 100 countries. They can choose from more than 200 undergraduate and more than 80 graduate degree programs, including over 30 degrees online offered through Oregon State Ecampus. Oregon State increasingly attracts high-achieving students, with nationally recognized programs in areas such as conservation biology, agricultural sciences, nuclear engineering, forestry, fisheries and wildlife management, community health, pharmacy and zoology. Oregon State also ranks high in sustainability, fourth among universities nationwide for using renewable energy and first in the Pac-12 Conference. And our students literally help power the university: 22 exercise machines at Oregon State University has always been a place with a purpose - making a positive difference in quality of life, natural resources and economic prosperity in Oregon and beyond. Through discovery, innovation and application, we are meeting challenges, solving problems and turning ideas into reality. For more information visit 400-acre main campus in Corvallis includes a Historic District, making Oregon State one of only a handful of U.S. university campuses listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The district includes such icons as Weatherford Hall, the Memorial Union and Benton Hall, the oldest building on the oldest building on campus.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.

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