Members of the pedological community:
We are hiring a pedologist here in the School of Natural Resources at the University of NebraskaLincoln (http://snr.unl.edu/). This position will be incorporated into the subunit of the School that I
direct, that being the Conservation and Survey Division (http://snr.unl.edu/csd/index.asp).
We are interested in receiving applications from high-quality candidates and we encourage
applications from female and minority candidates. I include the following text from the UNL Human
Resources webpage (http://hr.unl.edu/employment/#jobs ): “The University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL)
seeks to achieve a working and learning environment that is open to all people. Diversity is one hallmark
of great institutions of learning and has long been one of the strengths of our society. Dignity and
respect for all in the UNL community is the responsibility of each individual member of the community.
The realization of that responsibility across the campus is critical to UNL's success. UNL has a policy of
equal educational and employment opportunities and of nondiscrimination in the classroom and
workplace. Educational programs, support services and workplace behavior, including decisions
regarding hiring, promotion, discipline, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment,
should be made without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age,
disability, veteran status, marital status or sexual orientation. UNL is also committed to creating a safe,
diverse and inclusive work and learning environment free from unlawful discrimination, harassment and
violence.”
This position information and the instructions for application can be found on the University of
Nebraska-Lincoln Employment Opportunities website (https://employment.unl.edu/postings/47407).
Relevant parts of the posted position information are as follows, in blue:
Description of Work
Develop a high-impact research and teaching program that is recognized
nationally and internationally in mid-continent soil resources and ecosystems
and promotes practices minimizing physical, chemical, and biological
degradation as related to soil, water, and climate change. This work shall
contribute to the organizational missions. Research will focus on soils and soil
landscapes of Nebraska, the Great Plains, and adjacent areas. Seek and
establish effective disciplinary and transdisciplinary collaborations including
effective integration with research groups and educational programming.
Connect with stakeholders, agency and/or industry partners to strengthen
research/educational programming across the broad range of soil science and
related fields that exists in IANR. The faculty member’s research program will
interface with federal and state agencies (e.g., USDA Natural Resources
Conservation Service, National Soils Lab) to answer applied research
questions. Obtain and leverage external and internal support (grants, fee
revenue, etc.) for research/teaching programming. Mentor graduate students.
Publish in high-quality, high-impact peer-reviewed journals, and participate in
scientific meetings and other appropriate professional activities. Translate
research-based information into learner-centered products. This includes
creating scholarly, innovative, and high impact learning programs and tools.
Identify issues and opportunities focused on learner needs and emerging
regional and national issues with international relevance. Measure the impact
of your programs and communicate results to administrators, stakeholders,
users, and media. Mentor colleagues through their professional development.
The incumbent will be expected to average 0.50 FTE as determined by the
CASNR Academic Appointment Guidelines. The incumbent is expected to
teach courses that support the Environmental Restoration Science program,
including NRES 279, Soil Evaluation and NRES 477/877, Great Plains Field
Pedology. Specific course assignments may be changed over time based on
Academic Unit need. Co-coach the UNL Soil Judging Team.
Contribute, as an effective scholar and citizen of a land-grant institution, to
the integrated mission of home units (e.g., Department, Center), including
supporting student recruitment and IANR science literacy initiative, and the
Conservation and Survey Division, as appropriate.
Minimum Required
Qualifications
A Ph.D. in soil science or directly related field is required by the date of
appointment. Also required are: (1) a strong record of research and scholarly
activities, including publication in peer-reviewed scientific journals of repute,
as well as experience with interdisciplinary and collaborative research; (2)
evidence of development of proposals for externally-funded grants; (3)
experience and demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and a
proven ability to communicate effectively with students, professionals, and
the general public; (4) expertise in soil genesis and classification, soil
interpretation; and (5) a thorough knowledge of the production,
interpretation, and refinement of soil maps. Furthermore, the successful
candidate must have an understanding of the fields of agronomy,
geomorphology, and surficial (Quaternary) geology.
A minimum of two years of relevant postdoctoral experience (or equivalent)
addressing applied or basic questions on soil morphology, experience working
Preferred Qualifications
with resource management organizations (e.g., local, state, federal).
Experience or expertise in soil micromorphology and soil mineralogy.
Pre-Placement Driving
Record Review Required
Criminal History
Background Check
Required
No
Posted Salary
How to Apply
To view details of the position and make application, go to
http://employment.unl.edu. Search for position #F_150275. Click on “Apply to
this job.” Complete the application. Upload a letter of interest, curriculum
vitae, and contact information for three professional references in appropriate
fields; also upload a statement regarding research interests in the “other”
field. Review of applications will begin on December 21, 2015, and continue
until the position is filled or the search is closed.
For questions or
accommodations
related to this position
contact
Matt Joeckel
rjoeckel3@unl.edu
402-472-7520
Job Category
Job Category (old)
Faculty Tenure/Tenure Leading
Job Type
12 Month (Faculty Only)
Position funded by
grant or other form of
temporary funding?
No
If Temporary, indicate
end date
Planned Hire Date
Spring, 2016
Appointment End Date
Please feel free to contact me by email should you have any questions. We look forward to hearing
from you, your colleagues, your students, or other qualified and eligible persons in your acquaintance.
Sincerely,
--Matt Joeckel
R. M. Joeckel, Ph.D.
State Geologist and Associate Director for Conservation and Survey
School of Natural Resources
Professor
School of Natural Resources and Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Curator of Geology
University of Nebraska State Museum