Steve Gao
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Please post the following job ad for a department chair position to the IRIS community.
Thanks!
Stephen S. Gao, Professor,
Geology & Geophysics Program,
Department of Geosciences and Geological and Petroleum Engineering
Missouri University of Science & Technology,
129 McNutt Hall, Rolla, Missouri 65409, USA
E-mail: sgao<at>mst.edu<sgao<at>mst.edu>
Office Phone: (573)-341-6676
http://web.mst.edu/~sgao
The Department of Geosciences and Geological and Petroleum Engineering (GGPE) at Missouri University of Science and Technology invites applications for the position of Department Chair. Candidates should have a record of successful multi-disciplinary team leadership with exceptional skills in communication, organization, and promoting collaboration within and among multiple academic and technical programs. Candidates will embrace the values of transparency, inclusion, and collegiality, and possess a strong record of building programs and facilitating the success of personnel. Requirements include: a Ph.D. in Geosciences, Geological Engineering, Petroleum Engineering or a closely related area; experience in academic, industry, or government research sectors; and a successful scholarly record commensurate with appointment at the rank of full professor.
The department has grown by 37% since 2011 to reach 22 full-time faculty including 21 tenured or tenure-track professors and 1 full-time teaching faculty member. The department offers B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in each of geology and geophysics, geological engineering and petroleum engineering. The department also offers an online M.E. program in Geotechnics. The department currently has 545 undergraduate students and 297 graduate students in its Ph.D., M.S., and M.E. programs. The department's faculty and students are actively engaged in a wide variety of multi-disciplinary research. Closely associated programs on campus include Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering and Mining Engineering. Local area establishments with active research collaborations include the U.S. Geological Survey (Mid-continent Geospatial Mapping Center), Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Fort Leonard Wood, the Missouri S&T Rock Mechanics and Explosives Research Center, Materials Research Center, Environmental Research Center, and Energy Research and Development Center. More information about the department and campus can be found at http://ggpe.mst.edu/. Questions and nominations can be emailed to robertsst<at>mst.edu<robertsst<at>mst.edu>.
Interested candidates should electronically submit an application consisting of a cover letter, current curriculum vitae, statements of teaching and leadership philosophies, a research statement, and complete contact information for five references to Missouri University of Science and Technology's Human Resource Office at http://hr.mst.edu/careers/academic/. Application review will begin on October 15, 2016, and will continue until the position is filled. All submitted application materials must have the position number 00066297 in order to be processed. Hardcopy applications will not be accepted.
The final candidate is required to provide copies of official transcript(s) for any college degree(s) listed in application materials submitted. Copies of transcript(s) should be provided prior to the start of employment. In addition, the final candidate may be required to verify other credentials listed in application materials. Failure to provide official transcript(s) or other required verification may result in the withdrawal of the job offer.
All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.
The University of Missouri is an equal access, equal opportunity, affirmative action employer that is fully committed to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.
Please post the following job ad for a department chair position to the IRIS community.
Thanks!
Stephen S. Gao, Professor,
Geology & Geophysics Program,
Department of Geosciences and Geological and Petroleum Engineering
Missouri University of Science & Technology,
129 McNutt Hall, Rolla, Missouri 65409, USA
E-mail: sgao<at>mst.edu<sgao<at>mst.edu>
Office Phone: (573)-341-6676
http://web.mst.edu/~sgao
The Department of Geosciences and Geological and Petroleum Engineering (GGPE) at Missouri University of Science and Technology invites applications for the position of Department Chair. Candidates should have a record of successful multi-disciplinary team leadership with exceptional skills in communication, organization, and promoting collaboration within and among multiple academic and technical programs. Candidates will embrace the values of transparency, inclusion, and collegiality, and possess a strong record of building programs and facilitating the success of personnel. Requirements include: a Ph.D. in Geosciences, Geological Engineering, Petroleum Engineering or a closely related area; experience in academic, industry, or government research sectors; and a successful scholarly record commensurate with appointment at the rank of full professor.
The department has grown by 37% since 2011 to reach 22 full-time faculty including 21 tenured or tenure-track professors and 1 full-time teaching faculty member. The department offers B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in each of geology and geophysics, geological engineering and petroleum engineering. The department also offers an online M.E. program in Geotechnics. The department currently has 545 undergraduate students and 297 graduate students in its Ph.D., M.S., and M.E. programs. The department's faculty and students are actively engaged in a wide variety of multi-disciplinary research. Closely associated programs on campus include Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering and Mining Engineering. Local area establishments with active research collaborations include the U.S. Geological Survey (Mid-continent Geospatial Mapping Center), Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Fort Leonard Wood, the Missouri S&T Rock Mechanics and Explosives Research Center, Materials Research Center, Environmental Research Center, and Energy Research and Development Center. More information about the department and campus can be found at http://ggpe.mst.edu/. Questions and nominations can be emailed to robertsst<at>mst.edu<robertsst<at>mst.edu>.
Interested candidates should electronically submit an application consisting of a cover letter, current curriculum vitae, statements of teaching and leadership philosophies, a research statement, and complete contact information for five references to Missouri University of Science and Technology's Human Resource Office at http://hr.mst.edu/careers/academic/. Application review will begin on October 15, 2016, and will continue until the position is filled. All submitted application materials must have the position number 00066297 in order to be processed. Hardcopy applications will not be accepted.
The final candidate is required to provide copies of official transcript(s) for any college degree(s) listed in application materials submitted. Copies of transcript(s) should be provided prior to the start of employment. In addition, the final candidate may be required to verify other credentials listed in application materials. Failure to provide official transcript(s) or other required verification may result in the withdrawal of the job offer.
All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.
The University of Missouri is an equal access, equal opportunity, affirmative action employer that is fully committed to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.
