Assistant Professor in Environmental Geochemistry

Illinois State University; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois State University in Normal, IL invites applications for a nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Environmental Geochemistry with emphasis on water resources.

The successful candidate will lead growth in hydrogeology and environmental science programs, develop a robust research plan with external funding, and teach courses across introductory to graduate levels, including aqueous geochemistry.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Geosciences or related field.
• Demonstrated research in environmental geochemistry and water resources.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in geochemistry and earth sciences.
• Develop a research program with external funding.
• Mentor students and advise Hydrogeology MS program.

Skills

Environmental geochemistry

Water resources

Hydrogeology

Tenure-track

Education

Ph.D. in Geosciences

Job description

This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/13779606

Job Summary

The Department of Geography, Geology, and the Environment (GEO) () at Illinois State University seeks an environmental geochemist with an emphasis in water resources to help lead our growth as we expand programs in hydrogeology and environmental science. We invite applications for a nine-month, tenure-track position in Environmental Geochemistry at the Assistant Professor level.\ The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate a commitment to maintaining and growing meaningful research collaborations and externally funded research. This commitment should be reflected in the research agenda and the application materials. Primary teaching responsibilities will include a combination of existing and new courses in the candidates area of expertise at the introductory, upper-, and graduate levels. Teaching aqueous geochemistry is a required part of the position; the teaching load will also include other courses that could include a relevant introductory/General Education course, environmental geology, or upper-/graduate-level environmental or water courses. An expectation of this position, which is at the intersection of Geology, Hydrogeology, and Environmental Science, is attracting new students into our existing undergraduate major programs and recruiting and advising students in the Hydrogeology M.S. program.