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EARTH AND OCEAN SCIENCES INSTRUCTOR   The Nicholas School of the Environment and Earth Sciences of Duke University invites individuals to apply for a position as Instructor in the Division of Earth and Ocean Sciences to begin in fall 2007.  The successful candidate will be expected to teach broad, introductory and upper-level undergraduate courses in earth, ocean, and/or atmospheric sciences and to contribute to the development of innovative undergraduate education in the geosciences at Duke.  We seek candidates with a record of excellence in teaching and a commitment to mentoring undergraduate students.

The Nicholas School focuses on leadership in education, research, and service to understand basic Earth and environmental processes, to understand human behavior related to the environment, and to inform society about the conservation and enhancement of the environment and its natural resources for future generations.  The Nicholas School includes 50 faculty representing a broad spectrum of disciplines within the earth and environmental sciences and offers graduate, professional and undergraduate programs.  More information on the Nicholas School is available at http://www.nicholas.duke.edu/index.html.

Letters of interest should include a curriculum vitae and a teaching statement that explains the applicant’s teaching experience and philosophy and identifies introductory and upper-level undergraduate courses within earth, ocean, and atmospheric sciences that the applicant can teach.  Names and contact information of three references should also be included.  Application material should be sent to Chair, Earth and Ocean Sciences Instructor Search, Division of Earth and Ocean Sciences, Nicholas School of the Environment and Earth Sciences, Box 90227, Duke University, Durham, NC 27708.  The search committee will begin reviewing applications February 1, 2007: the search will remain open until the position is filled.  The term of the appointment is for two years, with potential for renewal.

Duke University is an equal-opportunity/affirmative action employer.  Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

 

 

 

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