Lecturer of Geology | Iowa State University Job at Iowa State University, Ames, IA

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  • Iowa State University
  • Ames, IA

Job Description

Position Title:

Lecturer of Geology

Appointment Type:

Faculty

Job Description:

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

The Department of Earth, Atmosphere, and Climate in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Iowa State University seeks a Lecturer to teach one 4-credit course in hydrogeology for Spring 2025 semester, beginning 01/01/2025.

This position will be responsible for all aspects of the course instruction and management for Geology 411/511, Hydrogeology. This position will be responsible for all aspects of the course instruction and management for Geology 411/511 Hydrogeology. Hydrogeology is a 4 credit course that presents the physical principles of groundwater flow, nature and origin of aquifers and confining units, well hydraulics, groundwater modeling, and contaminant transport. The lab emphasizes applied field and laboratory methods for hydrogeological investigations. The successful candidate will create effective instruction and delivery of course topics, provide timely return of student work, direct the tasks of the teaching assistant if assigned, and maintain a Canvas page for the course.

Required Minimum Qualifications :

Masters degree in Geology, Earth Science, or closely related field

Preferred Qualifications :

Demonstrated excellence in teaching hydrogeology at the college level

Department/Program & College Description :

The Department of Earth, Atmosphere, and Climate is staffed by 17 faculty and has an operating budget of about $2.4M. The Department has areas of strength in climate and paleoclimate, microscale and mesoscale meteorology, hydrology, solid-earth processes, Quaternary Geology, and geoscience education. Research facilities include state-of-the-art laboratory facilities in stable isotope geochemistry, analogue tectonic modeling, and biogeochemistry. Programs in geology, meteorology, and climate science serve a total of ~170 undergraduate majors. About 30 M.S. and Ph.D. students are enrolled in the geology and meteorology graduate programs. Generous support for the Department is provided by an active group of alumni. The Geology Program runs a multi-use, newly renovated field station in northwest Wyoming with a 60-year tradition of providing immersive education for students from across the country.

Department Unit/Website :

Proposed Start Date:

January 1, 2025

Proposed End Date or Length of Term:

December 31, 2025

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

09 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Part time

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
3) Contact Information for Three References

4) Teaching Statement

For questions regarding this position, please contact Dr. Kristie Franz at kfranz@iastate.edu
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State Faculty enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Generous leave plans
Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
Life insurance and long-term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing program

Original Posting Date:

October 21, 2024

Posting Close Date:

October 28, 2024

Job Requisition Number:

R15753

About Iowa State University

Iowa State University is classified as a Carnegie Foundation Doctoral/Research University-Extensive, a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), and ranked by U.S. News and World Report as one of the top public universities in the nation. Over 36,000 students are enrolled and served by over 6,200 faculty and staff (see Ames, Iowa is a progressive community of 60,000, located approximately 30 minutes north of Des Moines, and recently voted the best college town in the nation (see Iowa State University is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity and strongly encourages applications from all qualified applicants, including women, underrepresented minorities, and veterans. ISU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples, is dedicated to work-life balance through an array of policies, and is an NSF ADVANCE institution. Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status and will not be discriminated against.

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Job Tags

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