Visiting Assistant Professor - Structural Geology

36516BR

Geosciences

Position Description

Contributes to the university's mission through teaching, research and service, some variation by academic unit. The Department of Geosciences at Texas Tech University seeks candidates for a 10-month, fixed term, non-tenure track, position with expertise in Structural Geology beginning August 2024.

About the University

Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.
About Lubbock:Referred to as the "Hub City" because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock's Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.

About the College

The College of Arts & Sciences is an original academic area that comprises 15 departments, offering a wide variety of courses and programs in the humanities, social and behavioral sciences, mathematics, physical sciences, and natural sciences. The College has more than 10,000 students enrolled representing more than a quarter of the overall Texas Tech University student population while maintaining a 22:1 student to faculty ratio.

About the Department/School/Area

The Department of Geosciences at Texas Tech University offers B.S., B.A., M.S. and Ph.D. programs in Geography and the Environment, Atmospheric Science, and Geosciences (with concentrations in Geology, Geophysics and Environmental Geology), and offers a Graduate and Undergraduate Certificate in GIST.

Major/Essential Functions

The Department of Geosciences at Texas Tech University seeks candidates for a 10-month, fixed term, non-tenure track, position with expertise in Structural Geology beginning August 2024. The successful candidate will be appointed at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor and contribute to maintaining the university's mission through teaching and supporting student success.

The successful candidate will teach a minimum of 4 courses (2 in the Fall and 2 in the Spring semester) including Structural Geology, which includes a 4-day field-trip (Fall semester), Introductory Physical Geology, will coordinate a Sedimentary Field Methods course (Spring semester), and the fourth course may be in their area of expertise that will serve majors and minors in the Geology degree program, which includes a concentration in Geophysics.

Organization

Texas Tech University

Faculty Qualifications

1. Completion (by the time of the appointment) of the requirements to be awarded a PhD in Geology or a related field.
2. A record of teaching experience as a Graduate Part-Time Instructor or Graduate Teaching Assistant.
3. Subject knowledge necessary to teach undergraduate courses in Structural Geology, Introductory courses in Physical Geology, and Field Methods for Geoscientists.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Certification or similar evidence of professional development and commitment to excellence in teaching.
2. Service to the Department of Geosciences, College of Arts & Science, Texas Tech University, and the successful candidate's professional community.

Duty Point

TTU Lubbock, main campus and affiliated facilities

Safety Information

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please include the following documents in your application:

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. A statement that describe a plan for excellence in teaching that recognizes the value of self-reflective professional development.
4. The contact details for up to 4 individuals who would provide a reference

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Basis

Monthly

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/payplan.

Travel Required

None

Grant Funded?

No

Job Group

Visiting Faculty

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

Salary Grade

800