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TENURE-TRACK POSITION IN SURFICIAL PROCESSES/ENVIRONMENTAL GEOLOGY
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AT JOHNSTOWN
The University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, a four-year, degree-granting institution, invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level in the Department of Geology & Planetary Science beginning in the 2008 fall term. We seek a broad-based individual who is capable of teaching upper-level courses such as Geomorphology, Geology of Soils, Hydrology, Hydrogeology, and Geologic Field Methods (all with labs). Teaching duties will also include introductory courses according to departmental needs. Requirements include: Ph.D. in geology/geological science at time of appointment; teaching and research experience appropriate to the position; demonstrable commitment to undergraduate education including field-based undergraduate research; excellent communication skills; demonstrable commitment to the process of program development and assessment. Desired qualifications include: interest in regional environmental geology, expertise in geochemistry and/or GIS, willingness to participate in cross-disciplinary environmental science projects; and post-doctoral undergraduate teaching experience. To apply, send a letter of interest (including a statement of teaching philosophy and research goals); a statement of eligibility to work in the U.S.; curriculum vita; transcripts for all degrees (copies acceptable initially); and names and contact information for at least three references to Dr. Jack D. Beuthin, Geology Search Committee Chair, Department of Geology & Planetary Science, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, Johnstown, PA, 15904. Electronically submitted applications will not be accepted. To ensure full consideration materials must be received by April 11, 2008. Review will continue until the position is filled. Email correspondence can be sent to beuthin@pitt.edu. For more information on the department go to: www.upj.pitt.edu/geology.
The University of Pittsburgh is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women and members of minoritiy groups under-represented in academia are especially encouraged to apply.
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