Department of Geography and Geosciences

Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania (BU) invites applications for 2 full-time, tenure-track positions at the Assistant Professor level to teach upper level courses as well as introductory level geoscience courses to complete a 12 contact-hour per semester teaching load. For one position (AA# 41-7-316), persons with a background in Groundwater Hydrology and Geomorphology will have the highest priority. For the second position (AA#41-7-317), persons with expertise in Mineralogy, Petrology and Structural Geology will receive fullest consideration. A Ph.D. is preferred; exceptional ABDs near completion will be considered.

The preferred candidates will have a strong commitment to excellence in teaching at the undergraduate level in an outdoor field setting and an interest in supervising undergraduate research. Finalists for this position must communicate well and successfully complete an interview process, including research presentation and teaching demonstration, as judged by the department faculty. Recommendation for hiring is needed by the majority of the regular, full-time dept. faculty. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations preferred. Please submit an application packet including a letter of application addressing qualifications for the position and research interests, a curriculum vitae, undergraduate and graduate transcripts (unofficial), and contact information for three professional references to Dr. Cynthia Venn, Search Committee Chair, Geography and Geosciences, Bloomsburg University of PA, 400 East Second Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (email acceptable to cvenn@bloomu.edu ). It is encouraged but not required that evidence of successful teaching be included in the initial application.

For full consideration, completed applications must be received by November 7, 2008.

The position will remain open until filled. BU encourages applications from historically under-represented individuals, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities and is an AA/EEO employer. Visit our Department website: http://departments.bloomu.edu/geo/