Asst. Professor - Geological Sciences jobs in Topeka, KS

Asst. Professor - Geological Sciences teaches courses in the discipline area of geological science. Develops and designs curriculum plans to foster student learning, stimulate class discussions, and ensures student engagement. Being an Asst. Professor - Geological Sciences provides tutoring and academic counseling to students, maintains classes related records, and assesses student coursework. Collaborates and supports colleagues regarding research interests and co-curricular activities. Additionally, Asst. Professor - Geological Sciences typically reports to a department head. Requires a PhD or terminal degree appropriate to the field. Has experience and is qualified to teach at undergraduate and graduate levels and contributes to research In a specialized field. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Student Geological Research Assistant - POOL
  • University of Kansas
  • Lawrence, KS FULL_TIME
  • Position Overview

    The Student Geological Research Assistant (position located on the Lawrence campus) works at the Kansas Geological Survey (KGS) with the Archivist/Core Library Manager and KGS Scientists to inventory, clean, organize, photograph, cut, and analyze samples for current and ongoing research.

    Job Description

    55% Assist with rock preparation, including sawing, drilling, slabbing, polishing, and photographing of samples.

    35% Retrieve, process, inventory, and archive geological materials, which may include retrieval and re-stocking of already-archived materials. This involves moving geological samples, sorting, cleaning, possibly re-boxing, inventorying, and shelving. Transport samples by vehicle between core storage facilities. Retrieve requested items.

    10% Searching databases or scientific literature for data on samples. Downloading and organizing data. Interacting with other KGS/KU geological researchers and students to meet project goals.

    Required Qualifications

    Required Qualifications
    • KU student meeting enrollment requirements.
    • Available to work up to 40 hours weekly between 8am and 5pm, Monday through Friday, during summer and up to 20 hours per week during school year.
    **During the semester term of the appointment, the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: 1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or 2) be pre-enrolled in upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or 3) be enrolled in summer session or 4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments).**

    Position Requirements
    • Must have a current driver’s license.
    • Ability to perform physical tasks of the job duties, either with or without reasonable accommodation, to include but not limited to,
    • Stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
    • Exposed to dust, dirt and mildew associated with stored geological samples
    • Frequently lift and move up to 30 pounds, and occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds with accommodation in temperatures affected by extreme outdoor Kansas weather.
    • Comfortable with heights for forklift rock core/sample retrieval duties.
    • Familiarity with word processing and spreadsheet software.

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Coursework in geology or related field.
    • Use of a tile saw and/or wet saws for cutting rock samples.
    • Demonstrated ability to work independently.
    • Good communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

    Additional Candidate Instructions

    Complete the student profile and upload the following:
    • Resume
    • Cover letter is recommended but not required
    • Provide work references and relationship to the applicant

    Contact Information to Applicants

    Annette Delaney
    adelaney@ku.edu
    785-864-2152

    Advertised Salary Range

    15.00

    Work Schedule

    Available to work up to 40 hours weekly between 8am and 5pm, Monday through Friday, during summer and up to 20 hours per week during school year.

    Anticipated Start Date

    Monday May 22, 2023
    Apply to Job

    Posting Information

    • Posting ID: 25114BR
    • Department: Kansas Geological Survey
    • Primary Campus: University of Kansas Lawrence Campus
    • Reg/Temp: Temporary
    • Employee Class: S-Student
  • 1 Day Ago

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Pharmaceutical Sciences Director, US
  • Argenta
  • Lawrence, KS FULL_TIME
  • At Argenta we have a passion for what we do, and we relish a challenge. About us We are in the animal health business, partnering with our clients in the areas of Research and Development (R&D) and ma...
  • 2 Months Ago

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Lance Williams Residency in the Arts & Sciences
  • University of Kansas
  • Lawrence, KS FULL_TIME
  • Position Overview The Department of Visual Art in partnership with departments in Earth Sciences and Environmental Studies at the University of Kansas (Lawrence, KS) is pleased to invite applications ...
  • 6 Days Ago

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Outreach Coordinator for Human Environmental Sciences
  • HR Partners
  • Manhattan, KS FULL_TIME
  • Company: Manhattan Area Technical College Title: Outreach Coordinator for Human Environmental Sciences Job Classification: Exempt, Full-Time Staff Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm Reporting R...
  • 8 Days Ago

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Office Coordinator, College of Arts & Sciences
  • Washburn External Careers
  • Topeka, KS FULL_TIME
  • Position Title: Office Coordinator Department: College of Arts & Sciences Advertised Pay: $18.17/hour with the potential for a higher rate commensurate with experience Campus Location: Washburn Univer...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Visiting Assistant Professor
  • University of Kansas
  • Lawrence, KS FULL_TIME
  • Position Overview The Department of American Studies at the University of Kansas seeks to hire a Visiting Assistant Professor for a two-year appointment (full-time, non-tenure-track) beginning in Augu...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Kids Club Attendant
  • Genesis Health Clubs
  • Topeka, KS
  • **Kids Club Attendant** **Location** **Topeka, KS, 66614** **Type** **Full Time** **Share this posting** Job Title: Kids...
  • 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Graduate Assistant Baseball Coach
  • OTTAWA UNIVERSITY
  • Ottawa, KS
  • Job Details Job Location Ottawa University - Ottawa, Kansas - Ottawa, KS Position Type Graduate Assistant - Part Time 29...
  • 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Individual Accademic Coach
  • Sylvan Learning Center
  • Lawrence, KS
  • PERSONAL ACADEMIC COACH NEEDED! Sylvan Learning of Lake Parkislooking for enthusiastic K-12 academic coachesto join our ...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Individual Accademic Coach
  • Sylvan Learning Center
  • Tonganoxie, KS
  • PERSONAL ACADEMIC COACH NEEDED! Sylvan Learning of Lake Parkislooking for enthusiastic K-12 academic coachesto join our ...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Director, Experimentation Practice Lead, Corporate Labs and Experiments
  • Tiaa
  • Topeka, KS
  • TIAA Senior Director, Experimentation Practice Lead, Corporate Labs and Experiments Topeka , Kansas Apply Now The Practi...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Preschool Teacher
  • The Goddard School
  • Lawrence, KS
  • Job Description Job Description We know that there are a lot of early childhood teacher positions. You owe it to yoursel...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Associate Director of Practicum Education
  • University Of Kansas
  • Topeka, KS
  • Associate Director of Practicum Education Position Overview This Associate Director position focuses on assisting studen...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Assistant Womens Basketball Coach
  • OTTAWA UNIVERSITY
  • Ottawa, KS
  • Job Details Job Location Ottawa University - Ottawa, Kansas - Ottawa, KS Position Type Full Time Travel Percentage Yes -...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM

Topeka (/toʊˈpiːkə/; Kansa: Tó Pee Kuh) is the capital city of the U.S. state of Kansas and the seat of Shawnee County. It is situated along the Kansas River in the central part of Shawnee County, in northeast Kansas, in the Central United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 127,473. The Topeka Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes Shawnee, Jackson, Jefferson, Osage, and Wabaunsee counties, had a population of 233,870 in the 2010 census. The name Topeka is a Kansa-Osage sentence that means "place where we dug potatoes", or "a good place to dig potatoes". As a plac...
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Income Estimation for Asst. Professor - Geological Sciences jobs
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Topeka, Kansas area prices
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