Professor & Chair of the Department of Ocean & Earth Sciences Department (Tenured)
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA
Full-time
Education
Posted on March 28, 2024
Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title
Professor & Chair of the Department of Ocean & Earth Sciences Department (Tenured)
Department
OCEAN,EARTH & ATMOS SCI
Position Number
F0054A1
Job Description
The Department of Ocean and Earth Sciences at Old Dominion University (ODU) seeks highly qualified faculty candidates for Department Chair, starting as soon as Spring 2024. We seek an accomplished colleague within the broad area of Ocean and Earth Sciences to complement an interdisciplinary faculty and provide ongoing leadership for expanding programs in oceanography, coastal geosciences and climate adaptation. We are interested in candidates using novel and interdisciplinary approaches to tackle the next generation of research challenges.
The successful chair candidate will also be considered for selection as the Endowed Slover Professor of Ocean and Earth Sciences. They will be expected to bring and maintain an externally-funded research program, contribute to teaching and mentoring of graduate students, and provide leadership for departmental and ODU's interdisciplinary research activities, which include our maritime and sea-level rise programs and the Institute for Coastal Adaptation and Resilience. The Department of Ocean & Earth Sciences has 25 faculty positions with multiple strengths across the oceanographic and geoscience disciplines.
Position Type
FullTime
Type of Recruitment
General Public
Type of Recruitment
General Public
Minimum Qualifications - knowledge, skills, and abilities
Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Ocean Science, Geoscience, or a related field.
Minimum Qualifications - Special licenses, registration or certification
Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to candidates who have
Location
Norfolk, VA
Job Open Date
11/21/2023
Application Review Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants / Additional Materials Required
Applicants should apply online at https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/17278. A complete application package will consist of a cover letter describing the individual's qualifications for the position, a curriculum vitae, a statement addressing research and leadership, a statement addressing teaching, a diversity and inclusion statement, unofficial graduate transcripts, and the names and contact information for three references. Confidential review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
Questions and nominations for this position can be addressed in confidence to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Fred Dobbs (fdobbs@odu.edu).
Telework Friendly
No
Equity Statement
It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Reasonable Accommodation Request
If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity at (757) 683-3141.
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/oes
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Posting Details
Job Title
Professor & Chair of the Department of Ocean & Earth Sciences Department (Tenured)
Department
OCEAN,EARTH & ATMOS SCI
Position Number
F0054A1
Job Description
The Department of Ocean and Earth Sciences at Old Dominion University (ODU) seeks highly qualified faculty candidates for Department Chair, starting as soon as Spring 2024. We seek an accomplished colleague within the broad area of Ocean and Earth Sciences to complement an interdisciplinary faculty and provide ongoing leadership for expanding programs in oceanography, coastal geosciences and climate adaptation. We are interested in candidates using novel and interdisciplinary approaches to tackle the next generation of research challenges.
The successful chair candidate will also be considered for selection as the Endowed Slover Professor of Ocean and Earth Sciences. They will be expected to bring and maintain an externally-funded research program, contribute to teaching and mentoring of graduate students, and provide leadership for departmental and ODU's interdisciplinary research activities, which include our maritime and sea-level rise programs and the Institute for Coastal Adaptation and Resilience. The Department of Ocean & Earth Sciences has 25 faculty positions with multiple strengths across the oceanographic and geoscience disciplines.
Position Type
FullTime
Type of Recruitment
General Public
Type of Recruitment
General Public
Minimum Qualifications - knowledge, skills, and abilities
- Faculty experience at an accredited institution.
- Eligible for appointment at the rank of Professor with tenure.
- History of scholarly publications and sustained record of funded research, student mentoring and demonstrated experience teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
- Excellence in interpersonal skills and written communication.
- Prior leadership activities in research and academic settings.
Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Ocean Science, Geoscience, or a related field.
Minimum Qualifications - Special licenses, registration or certification
Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to candidates who have
- Prior experience as a department chair or other significant leadership in research or academic environments.
- The ability to promote increases in sponsored research activity among faculty.
- The commitment to support activities and partnerships that will advance the reputation of the department college and university.
- Expertise across interdisciplinary areas of ocean sciences that complement current faculty, such as coastal oceanography, ocean observing systems, marine biogeochemistry, coupled human-natural systems, coastal sustainability and environmental data sciences or other oceanographic branches.
Location
Norfolk, VA
Job Open Date
11/21/2023
Application Review Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants / Additional Materials Required
Applicants should apply online at https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/17278. A complete application package will consist of a cover letter describing the individual's qualifications for the position, a curriculum vitae, a statement addressing research and leadership, a statement addressing teaching, a diversity and inclusion statement, unofficial graduate transcripts, and the names and contact information for three references. Confidential review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
Questions and nominations for this position can be addressed in confidence to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Fred Dobbs (fdobbs@odu.edu).
Telework Friendly
No
Equity Statement
It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Reasonable Accommodation Request
If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity at (757) 683-3141.
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/oes
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- The Chronicle of Higher Education (website or print)
- Higheredjobs.com
- DiverseJobs.com
- StudentAffairs.com
- Jobs.Virginia.gov
- Old Dominion University website
- Virginia Pilot (website or print)
- Richmond Times Dispatch (website or print)
- Other
- If you selected 'Other,' how did you hear about this employment opportunity?
(Open Ended Question)
Required Documents
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Curriculum Vitae
- Statement of Research Interests
- Teaching Philosophy
- Diversity/Inclusion Statement
- Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
- Contact Information for Professional References
- Published Article
