Lecturer in Geology
(Confirmation Path)
Department of Geology
The Department of Geology at the University of Otago, New Zealand (www.otago.ac.nz/geology), seeks applicants from any field of geosciences for a Confirmation Path position as Lecturer in Geology (US equivalent - tenure track). Applicants will be able to take advantage of New Zealand's dynamic geological environment and/or its proximity to the Southern Ocean and Antarctica to develop their research further. Applicants who add value and excellence to the departmental research profile will be considered most highly.
Appointees will be expected to maintain a high-level of research activity and to contribute to the departmental research profile through high-quality research publications, attracting and supervising postgraduate students, generating research income and participating in the national and international scientific community. Support will be provided to help appointees establish laboratory facilities.
Collegiality is an important requirement of appointees. Teaching and administrative duties will be minimal for the first two years to enable the new lecturer to develop their Otago research profile. Ultimately, appointees should be willing and able to teach in a range of undergraduate papers from 100-level to 400-level, contribute to the teaching of field classes, supervise 300- and 400-level undergraduate projects and contribute to departmental administration and University service.
Applicants must have completed a PhD or equivalent, and should have published research in international, peer-reviewed scientific journals.
Applicants are encouraged to explore potential research collaborations in advance of application. This can be mediated through Professor David Prior, Email david.prior@otago.ac.nz
The start date for this post is flexible between July 2012 and the end of 2013.
Applications quoting reference number 1100570 will close on Monday, 23 January 2012.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
To see a full job description and to apply online go to:
www.otago.ac.nz/jobs
Equal opportunity in employment is University policy.
E tautoko ana Te Whare Wananga o Otago i te kaupapa whakaorite whiwhinga mahi.
