Position Announcements
Assistant Professor High Latitude Studies
As part of the Provost’s Faculty Investment Initiative, the College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences (CEOAS) at Oregon State University in Corvallis, Oregon invites applications for up to three full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor positions with focus on high latitude studies. We seek scholars who will develop and maintain a vigorous, externally funded research program. Areas of interest include, ocean-ice-atmosphere interactions, permafrost/frozen ground processes and land-atmosphere exchange, biogeochemical cycles, trophic ecology, climate history from sediments, sea-ice processes, glaciology, and the use of remote sensing methods for high-latitude research. This position will design and teach courses specific to the fields relevant to high latitude studies, participate in undergraduate and graduate teaching program, and advise and mentor graduate students and post-doctoral fellows. Requires: Ph.D. in oceanography, atmospheric sciences, geology, glaciology or related field; record of significant and innovative research in high latitude study; record of peer-reviewed publications; strong potential teaching excellence and commitment to educational equity. For complete position description and to apply, see http://oregonstate.edu/jobs (posting 0008415) or visit http://www.coas.oregonstate.edu/. For additional information contact: Dr. Yvette Spitz by email (yvette@coas.oregonstate.edu), 541-737-3227. For full consideration, applications must be received by 31 January 2012. OSU is an AA/EOE.