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Professor and Chair School of Earth, Environment, and Sustainability
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Position Number: 5641241
Location: Statesboro, GA
Position Type: Science - Geology, Earth Sciences & Oceanography

Professor and Chair School of Earth, Environment, and Sustainability

Job ID: 277243
Location: Statesboro, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Join Our Team at Georgia Southern!

Georgia Southern is a dynamic university with three vibrant campuses in Hinesville, Savannah and Statesboro serving the communities in Southeast Georgia. As a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution, our world-class scholars instruct about 26,000 students in associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral level degree programs. Whether you are seeking the charm of a small town, the traditions of a historical/urban destination near the beach or supporting our military service members and their families, Georgia Southern offers its faculty and staff the best of all worlds!

Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. We are steeped in tradition and devoted to academic distinction in teaching, scholarship and service. In 2018 Forbes Magazine listed Georgia Southern, along with 10 other Georgia companies or institutions, as one of America's Best Midsize Employers. Georgia Southern University is passionate about serving our region while preparing our students to be lifelong scholars, leaders, and responsible stewards of their communities and the world.

To learn more about Georgia Southern's Vision, Mission and Values please click here: https://president.georgiasouthern.edu/performance-excellence/mission-values/

Location

With more than 26,000 students and 141 degree programs, Georgia Southern University is the largest comprehensive university south of Atlanta. Our hands-on, practical approach to learning, and faculty dedicated to teaching, ensure you are prepared for your career and life after graduation.

Statesboro Campus
1332 Southern Drive
Statesboro, GA 30458

Armstrong Campus
11935 Abercorn Street
Savannah, GA 31419

Department Information

Within this setting, the School of Earth, Environment and Sustainability (SEES) is actively engaged in both undergraduate and graduate education, research and service. The School represents the combined efforts of the Department of Geology and Geography that now include the B.S. in Geosciences (concentrations in geology and geography) and the Institute for Coastal Plain Science, along with the rapidly growing B.S. in Sustainability Science, and M.S. and Ph.D. in Environmental Science. In addition to being a significant player in the development of interdisciplinary sustainability and environmental degree programs, SEES is a substantial contributor to Georgia Southern's Coastal Resilience Research Impact Area and is expected to be an integral component of environmental and sustainability teaching and research initiatives currently under development at the Wexford campus in Ireland. To this end, the individual hired to fill this advertised position will be expected to help contribute to the expanding role of SEES in both teaching and research.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Dean, the Chair's workload distribution includes teaching (20%), maintaining an active research agenda (20%), participating in disciplinary and university service (10%), and administration of all aspects of the School (50%). The position is fiscal year, 12- month appointment. The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Required Qualifications

Earned doctorate in environmental science, geology, geography, geosciences, sustainability science, or a closely related discipline including 18 graduate semester hours in any of these areas,

A record of academic accomplishment commensurate with the rank of professor with tenure, exemplified by research that has been broadly validated and externally funded, and a minimum of 5 years full-time college/university teaching experience at the associate professor level.

Experience working with or mentoring PhD Students.

Demonstrated commitment to advancing a strong and growing research and scholarship agenda and the production of research/creative activities as appropriate to the discipline.

Potential to further enrich the existing research profile of the School, as well as a clear plan for a continued research program that can be sustained within the workload parameters of the Chair's position.

Commitment to engaging with best practice initiatives in instruction and pedagogy, mentoring, and curriculum design and development. Candidates should provide evidence of a commitment to fostering and valuing excellence in teaching with a focus on evidence-based practices among all faculty in support of student success.

Willingness to engage with institutional student success initiatives

Commitment to engaging with best practice initiatives in instruction and pedagogy, mentoring, and curriculum design and development

Preferred Qualifications

Commitment to and evidence of ability to collaborate effectively with a variety of constituencies across multiple campuses including faculty, staff, university administration and the public to promote School goals and advocate for School priorities.

Commitment to and evidence of potential to equitably evaluate and support advancement of all faculty and staff from across an array ranks of sub disciplines in the School .

Minimum of 2 years of administrative experience (e.g., as department chair, associate chair, assistant dean, graduate program coordinator etc.)

Evidence of academic leadership experience and accomplishments that demonstrate the potential for effective communication, resource management and allocation, supervision of personnel, conflict resolution while fostering a positive work environment, and program development and assessment.

Proposed Salary

Commensurate with experience.
This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.

Required Documents to Attach

A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above; a curriculum vitae; description of research program with information about potential external funding sources; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least three professional references. Other documentation may be requested.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position

KNOWLEDGE
Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success

SKILLS
Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills

Apply Before Date

Open Until Filled
Screening of applications begins November 1, 2024 and continues until the position is filled. Preferred start date is July 1, 2025.

Contact Information

Dr. Jacque Kelly

jkelly@georgiasouthern.edu

912-478-8677

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Conditions of Employment

All work (with limited exceptions such as research and study abroad outside activities such as grading and email correspondence) for Georgia Southern University must be completed while the employee is physically present in the state of Georgia, unless specifically authorized by the university for a specific purpose and limited period of time within current policy.

Faculty are expected to contribute to the vibrant university community by engaging students, participating in events, and performing other responsibilities on-campus.

Faculty may be required to teach, conduct research, or perform service duties on any of the three campuses. Georgia Southern provides accessible transportation options between campuses.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Southern University, as determined by Georgia Southern University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of employment without assistance from the University.

Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community.

Equal Employment Opportunity

More information about the institution is available through http://www.georgiasouthern.edu or https://www.georgiasouthern.edu/cosm/sees/. The names of applicants and nominees, vitae, and other non-evaluative information may be subject to public inspection under the Georgia Open Records Act. Georgia Southern University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources: (912) 478-6947.

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.

Background Check

Standard + Education

To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=39000&JobOpeningId=277243&PostingSeq=1