Geosciences GeoJobs Listserv

[Geosciences]

Welcome to the Geosciences GeoJobs Listserv! 

Listed below are recent listings of available internships and full-time 
employment positions. Updated positions will be sent out weekly, or as new 
listings become available. 

2016 Fall Data Internship
The American Geosciences Institute

AGI’s Workforce Program is seeking an intern to work with the Workforce 
Staff for 12 weeks beginning on or after September 12th. This internship 
is intended for students pursuing a master’s degree or students that 
recently graduated with a bachelor’s or master’s degree with experience in 
data collection, statistical analysis, human subjects research, and/or 
database management.  Strong communication and teamwork skills are 
required. The internship includes a $5,000 stipend. The intern will be 
responsible for finding a housing arrangement as the position is located 
at the offices for the American Geosciences Institute in Alexandria, VA.

Tasks will include selected research and analysis projects, data entry, 
quality control of new data, and database management for various projects 
run within the Workforce Program. 
This internship will allow for thought and creativity related to 
statistical analyses and data presentation.  AGI’s Geoscience Student Exit 
Survey project has been collecting data from recent geoscience graduates 
in the U.S. for the past three years, and this year the survey was 
distributed to two other countries.  The intern will help with comparative 
analyses of the data between the three countries. 

To apply for this position, please send a resume with a cover letter 
describing how your experience will help you in this position. Please also 
include names and contact information for two references via email to 
workforce at agiweb.org, with the subject heading “Fall Workforce Data 
Internship.” Application deadline is July 1, 2016. All applicants must be 
a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

For more information, please contact Carolyn Wilson, Geoscience Workforce 
Data Analyst, at cwilson at americangeosciences.org. 

The American Geosciences Institute is an equal opportunity employer. 
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Wetlands Geology Specialist
Illinois State Geological Survey 

For more information, visit 
https://careers.insidehighered.com/university-illinois-urbana-champaign/wetlands-geology-specialist-illinois-state-geological-survey-a1600175/jobs/1111241
. Apply at https://jobs.illinois.edu/academic-job-board  by May 2, 2016. 

Duties and Responsibilities: Conduct field work, including installing 
wells and instruments, surveying, conducting field testing, collecting 
hydrogeologic and geochemical measurements, and assisting other project 
participants. Download and maintain various field instrumentation. Measure 
surface and ground water levels. Maintain field equipment and vehicles. 
Enter and upload field data and perform quality control checks. Collect, 
review, and evaluate field and file data. Contribute to hydrogeologic 
characterization site reports and other reports and publications. 
Participate in other geologic/environmental research.

View required and preferred qualifications by visiting the sites listed 
above. 
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2015-2016 Lecturer – Pool Faculty (Geography/Geology)
Sam Houston State University; Huntsville, TX 

Lecturer-Pool faculty are term positions hired to teach one to four 
courses per semester. Lecturer-Pool faculty hiring is based upon student 
demand, on a semester-by-semester basis. Sam Houston State University will 
accept applications from qualified applicants on a continual basis. 

Requires a minimum of a master’s degree in related field for lower level 
course offerings. Teaching experience preferred. 

Visit https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/pools/12495 to apply. 
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Academic Services Librarian
Kansas State University Libraries; Manhattan, KS

To apply, visit 
https://careers.insidehighered.com/kansas-state-university/academic-services-librarian/jobs/1120366
. 

Kansas State University Libraries invite applications and nominations for 
the position of Academic Services Librarian on the STEM Team. We are 
seeking an individual with a background in chemistry, biochemistry, 
statistics, geography, plant pathology, or related disciplines and who 
have a demonstrated ability to adapt to and learn relevant technologies 
and resources. To support the University's goal of becoming a top-50 
public research university by 2025, this position will provide and enhance 
curricular and research support to the University's faculty and students 
located on and off campus; assist in the development, delivery, and 
promotion of print and electronic resources; and be a collegial and 
productive member of the Academic Services Department. To be successful in 
this position, the incumbent must possess an ability to manage change and 
demonstrate excellent customer service, interpersonal, communication, and 
organizational skills to establish and maintain productive working 
relationships with all levels of staff in an environment where flexibility 
and collaboration are essential. 

This is a full-time tenure track position, and the candidates must have a 
commitment to scholarly/creative activities and professional service 
necessary for pursuing tenure at Kansas State University Libraries. This 
position reports to the Team Lead of the STEM team, overseen by the Head, 
Academic Services Department.

Main Responsibilities
·       Provides general and specialized research assistance and library 
instruction to faculty and students
·       Assists in the faculty and student research and education process 
by interpreting and assessing disciplinary resources
·       Collaborates with library and university departments on 
initiatives such as service and project development, research teams, and 
grants
·       Actively seeks out opportunities to advocate, promote, and advance 
libraries, resources, and services
·       Assesses, investigates, tests, and recommends new or improved 
services or activities
·       Creates effective print and online documentation and learning 
tools

Required
·       Master's degree from an ALA-accredited program
·       Demonstrated knowledge of discipline-focused resources in the area 
of STEM
·       Demonstrated experience providing reference and instruction
·       Demonstrated ability to effectively engage with campus/external 
constituents
·       Evidence of strong analytic and problem-solving skills
·       Evidence of successful collaboration, planning, coordinating, 
and/or leading projects

Preferred
·       Demonstrated assessment skills from creation of assessment tool to 
delivery of outcomes and recommendations
·       Experience working with faculty and/or students
·       Professional or paraprofessional experience in an academic library
·       Demonstrated knowledge of discipline-focused resources in 
chemistry, biochemistry, statistics, or physical geography
·       Bachelor’s degree in science or agriculture, or related field


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Geoscience Department
Department Office, Tomanek Hall RM 233
Fort Hays State University
600 Park Street
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 628-5389
fax (785) 628-4096
geosciences at fhsu.edu

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