The Department of Ocean, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at Old Dominion University ( ODU ) seeks candidates with research interests in sea level change for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position. Research interests can include any of the following: sea level change, ocean dynamics associated with sea level variability, analysis of global earth system models, and remote and local influences on sea level variability.
The successful candidate will be expected to develop and maintain an independent and externally funded research program, contribute to teaching at the graduate and undergraduate level, mentor graduate students, and contribute to ODU's Resilience Collaborative and other interdisciplinary research activities focused on climate change and sea level rise.
Exceptional candidates will be considered for appointment at the Associate Professor level.

Type of Recruitment
General Public

Type of Recruitment
General Public

Minimum Qualifications - knowledge, skills, and abilities
Expertise in analysis of global and local observations of sea level change and its causes, understanding of quantitative tools used to retrieve and analyze observations, ability to analyze Earth System model solutions and compare them to observations, and the skills to convey this understanding to non-specialists. Excellence in oral and written communication is required.

Minimum Qualifications - Education or training
Applicants must have a Ph.D. in ocean science or a related field as well as one or more years of postdoctoral experience.

Minimum Qualifications - Special licenses, registration or certification
None

Preferred Qualifications

Location
Norfolk, VA

Job Open Date
10/29/2018

Application Review Date
12/01/2018

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants / Additional Materials Required
Applications must be submitted online and include: a cover letter describing the individual's qualifications for the position, a curriculum vitae, unofficial graduate transcripts, statements of teaching and research interests, names and contact information for at least three references.

Telework Friendly
No

Equity Statement
Old Dominion University does not discriminate in admissions, treatment, employment or access to its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), political affiliation, veteran status, family medical and genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or disability. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or consistent with contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

College Home Page
https://www.odu.edu/sci

Department Home Page
https://www.odu.edu/oeas



To apply please click here!