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VISITING ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, DEPARTMENT OF GEOSCIENCES, UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MILWAUKEE
The Department of Geosciences at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee seeks to fill a visiting assistant professor position beginning in August 2013. The position is for 2013-14, but may be renewed for up to three more years. Applicants will be expected to complement our existing strengths in hard rock geology, hydrogeology, geophysics, sedimentary geology, or paleoecology. The successful candidate is expected to develop a vigorous, externally funded research program, teach two courses per year at multiple levels within our curriculum, and supervise research by graduate and undergraduate students. Minimum qualifications for the position are a PhD in Geosciences or related field by August 2013 and research experience in geosciences. Postdoctoral experience, strong publication record, funding experience, and teaching experience, though not required, are viewed as an asset. Employment will require a criminal background check.
Application deadline is February 28, 2013. To apply, please go to http://jobs.uwm.edu/postings/11260. Candidates should upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and research interests with the online application. Published works may be uploaded with the application as an 'Other Document 1'. After a review of applications, selected candidates will be asked to provide confidential letters of recommendation.
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is a large, research-oriented institution located on the northeast side of Milwaukee, five blocks from Lake Michigan. The Department of Geosciences offers B.S./B.A., M.S., and Ph.D. degree programs and is staffed by 13 full-time faculty. For more information about the Department of Geosciences, visit http://www4.uwm.edu/letsci/geosciences/.
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