The School of Earth Sciences invites applications for the position of Lecturer. This is a semester Lecuturer position for the Summer 2024 semester. The Lecturer will instruct the Geology Field Camp located in Utah.
Education and Experience Requirements
Required: Masters degree in Earth Sciences or related area with prior teaching experience. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to building a culturally diverse intellectual community, in line with OSUs Shared Values (see below). Candidates must be able to travel to Utah and be on-site for approximately 6 weeks.
Desired: Doctoral degree in Earth Sciences with prior teaching experience in field geology.
How to Apply
Apply to the Careers at Ohio State website. A competitive application includes a curriculum vitae and teaching statement.
The College
With more than 80 majors and 100 minors, the College of Arts and Sciences is the academic heart of the university. The Arts and Sciences provides extraordinary opportunities to collaborate across disciplines, blending creativity and analysis to truly be at the forefront of thought. The breadth and depth of knowledge in the college gives students and researchers the critical thinking and adaptability essential for a lifetime of success.
School Information
Comprised of 30 faculty members, the School of Earth Sciences is fully committed to advancing knowledge through research, educating students from all backgrounds, and serving communities and organizations at all levels. The School is dedicated to advancing our understanding of Earth as a dynamic and complex system, assessing the impact of human activities on the Earth system, educating the next generation of scientists, researchers, teachers, policy makers, entrepreneurs, and environmental professionals, and promoting a better informed populace in the state of Ohio, our nation, and world. Many of our faculty have ties to multi-disciplinary organizations on campus, including the Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center, The Global Water Institute, The Sustainablity Institute, and the Translational Data Analytics Institute.
The University
Ohio State is a top-20 public university, and its Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is one of Americas leading academic health centers and recently ranked No. 4 on Forbes list of best U.S. employers for diversity. Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.
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