Assistant Professor, Geology/Physics: University of Wisconsin - Stout

The University of Wisconsin-Stout, Wisconsin's Polytechnic University, invites applications for a tenure track position for Assistant Professor beginning August 2010. A Ph.D. in Geology, Geoscience Education, Geotechnical Engineering, Physics, or a closely related field is required when contract starts. Applicants should have a strong potential and commitment to undergraduate teaching. Duties will include teaching introductory geology, soil mechanics, and soil conservation courses. An interest and ability to teach introductory courses or laboratories in physics is expected. Seeking external funding for scholarly activities is also desirable. UW-Stout is a laptop campus and willingness to use instructional technology in the classroom is required. Construction of a new science building is expected to be complete by September 2010. Additional information can be found at https://www.uwstout.edu/academics/colleges-schools/college-science-technology-engineering-mathematics-and-management/department-chemistry-and-physics. Applicants should send, via an attachment to an email (in Word or PDF format), a letter of application (with contact information for three references), vita, one page teaching statement, one page research plan, and all undergraduate and graduate transcripts (unofficial acceptable for initial application) to Dr. Alan Scott, Search Chair. Complete applications must be received by February 15th, 2010, at 5pm CST. The University of Wisconsin-Stout values diversity and strives to attract qualified women and minority candidates. EO/AA.