^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ^^^^^^ AWG E-MAIL NEWS No. 2000-51, 14 December 2000 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ^^^^^^ CONTENTS: 1) MARTHA STEWART HOLIDAY CALENDAR 2) POSITION OPENINGS 3) SUBMISSION, ADVERTISING & MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ HAPPY HOLIDAYS**HAPPY HOLIDAYS**HAPPY HOLIDAYS**HAPPY HOLIDAYS**HAPPY HOLIDAYS ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ 1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 11111111111111111111111111111111 111 1) MARTHA STEWART"S HOLIDAY CALENDAR Just in case you don't feel overwhelmed ENOUGH this holiday season... 12/01 Blanch carcass from Thanksgiving turkey. Spray paint gold, turn upside down and use as a sleigh to hold Christmas cards. 12/02 Have Mormon Tabernacle Choir record outgoing Xmas message for answering machine. 12/03 Using candlewick and pinecones, fashion cat-o-nine tails. 12/04 Repaint Sistine Chapel ceiling in ecru, with mocha trim. 12/05 Get new eyeglasses. Grind the lenses myself, as well as make the frames. 12/06 Fax family Xmas newsletter to Pulitzer for consideration. 12/07 Debug Windows 2000. 12/08 Add individual notes to Christmas cards and address envelopes in calligraphy. 12/09 Repaint exterior and interior of the house. 12/10 Align carpets to adjust for curvature of Earth. 12/11 Lay Faberge egg. 12/12 Take dog apart. Disinfect. Reassemble. Then, do the same to cat and parrot. 12/13 Collect dentures....they make great pastry cutters for pies. 12/14 Install plumbing and electricity in gingerbread house. 12/15 Put Glade "holiday scents" in minivan tires. 12/16 Hang exterior lights around the house perimeter, chimney, windows, trees, shrubs, plants, white picket fence, and lamp posts - don't forget the gingerbread house! 12/17 Transfer the 50-foot homegrown living tree in its homemade container to the entryway and decorate with homemade ornaments. Decorate homegrown Bonzai and place in front of the gingerbread house. 12/18 Child proof the Christmas tree with garland of razor wire covered with gold paint. 12/19 Adjust chair legs so each Christmas dinner guest will be at the same height when sitting at his or her assigned seat. 12/20 Dip sheep and cows in egg whites and roll in sugar to add festive touch to pasture. 12/21 Drain city reservoir, refill with cider, orange and cinnamon. 12/22 Float votive candles in toilet. 12/23 Seed clouds for white Christmas. 12/24 Be seen last minute-Christmas shopping, thus making many people feel less inadequate than they really are. 12/25 Bear a son. Swaddle. Lay in color coordinated manger scented with homemade potpourri. 12/26 Organize spice racks by genus and phylum. 2222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222 22222222222222222222222222222222 2 2) POSITION OPENINGS ***Bowling Green State University-Geoscience Education The Department of Geology invites ap-plications for a tenure- track position at the Assistant Professor level beginning August 2001. The position requires a faculty mem- ber with a primary interest in geoscience education. Preference will be given to candidates with a disciplinary specialization in vertebrate paleontology who can participate in our nationally recognized undergraduate program in paleobiology through course offerings and/or supervision of student research. The Department of Geology has a commitment to excellence in teaching. We are seeking a creative individual with a high level of enthusiasm for teaching undergraduate courses at the introductory level and the desire to teach pedagogy at the graduate level. The successful applicant will be expected to establish/continue a productive research program in some area of geoscience education such as curriculum design, assessment, integration of technology, distance learning, or community outreach. Research collaborations with the department's faculty, other science faculty, and faculty in BGSU's School of Education are strongly encouraged. Evidence of success in research might include externally funded grants in geoscience education, peer-reviewed publications, or development of successful community outreach programs. Applicants are required to have a Ph.D. at the time of employment. Candidates should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statements of research and teaching interests and goals, and three current and original letters of recommendation to: Chair, Faculty Search Committee, Department of Geology, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH 43403 Finalists will be required to provide a transcript for the highest degree. Applications must be postmarked by January 2, 2001. Bowling Green State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities. Additional information regarding the Department of Geology may be found at http://geosrv01.bgsu.edu. ***University of Florida-Low-temperature Geochemistry The Department of Geological Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track a-sistant professor position to begin with the 2001-2002 academic year in the general area of low- temperature geochemistry. Preference will be given to individuals who will develop a vigorous, innovative research program focusing on organic, aqueous and/ or sedimentary systems from a geochemical perspective. Possible specialties include biogeochemistry, organic geochemistry, geochronology, environmental geochemi-stry and other areas which complement existing departmental strengths (see web. geology.ufl.edu for information on the Department and its programs). The successful candidate will also be committed to ex-cellence in undergraduate and graduate education. A letter of interest, including a statement of research and teaching goals, a curriculum vitae, and the names and ad-dresses of three referees should be sent to: Dr. Jonathan B. Martin, University of Florida, Department of Geological Sciences, 241 Williamson Hall, Box 112120, Gainesville, FL 32611-2120 Ph. (352) 392-2231; FAX (352)-392-9294 Email: jmartin@geology.ufl.edu Candidates are urged to apply before 15 December 2000, and no applications can be accepted after 15 January 2001. The University of Florida is an equal op-portunity employer; qualified women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply. ***University of Nebraska-Lincoln-Sedimentary Geology The Department of Geosciences at the University of Nebraska- Lincoln invites applications for the newly endowed Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Coffman Chair in Sedimentary Geology. We seek an outstanding geoscientist with a solid record of scholarly achievements within the broad field of sedimentary geology. Candidates may present any area of specialization, but experience in, or association with, the petroleum industry will be considered a plus. We expect to make the appointment at the full professor level with tenure, but strong applicants at the advanced associate professor level will also be considered. The successful candidate will be expected to conduct a vigorous pro-gram of research and to participate in teaching and other academic activities ap-propriate for a senior faculty member at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is an AAU, Research-I land-grant institution with a distinguished tradition of research, education, and service. It has approximately 23,000 students and is designated as the principal research and graduate institution in the state. The Department of Geosciences currently includes 14 full-time faculty and eight part-time faculty shared with other UNL units, and has strong associations with the State Museum, Conservation and Survey Division, and the School of Natural Resource Sciences. The Department has solid undergraduate programs in geology and meteorology and approximately 40 active graduate students (Masters and Ph.D.). For further information about the Department of Geosciences, see our web site at http://www.unl.edu/geology/geohome.html. Questions concerning the position or the Department can be addressed to the Department Chair (Norman D. Smith) by telephone (402-472-2663) or email (nsmith3@unl.edu). Applicants should send a letter of interest, current resume, and the names and addresses of at least four ref-erences to: Professor David Loope, Chair, Coffman Chair Search Committee, Department of Geosciences, 214 Bessey Hall, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln NE 68588-0340 The review of applicants will begin January 8, 2001, and continue until the position is filled. The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is committed to a pluralistic campus community through Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity and is responsive to the needs of dual career couples. We assure reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act; contact David Loope at 402- 472-2647 for additional information. ***University of Colorado at Boulder-Reservoir Geosciences The Department of Geological Sciences at the University of Colorado at Boulder invites applications for a tenure- track faculty position in reservoir geosciences, with consideration to those applying at the assistant or associate professor level. Candidates with research interests in any area of reservoir sedimentology, reservoir geophysics, and petrophysics will be considered. This applied position focuses on the integration and analysis of reservoir data bases, and/or modeling efforts. This includes, but is not limited to: reservoir and outcrop sedimentology, numerical modeling/ simulation, use of statistics in reservoir modeling, interpretation of 3D and 4D seismic reflection data, reservoir monitoring, bore-hole geophysics, petrophysical interpretation. Additional information about the position and the local research environment can be obtained at: www.colorado.edu/GeolSci Applications will be reviewed beginning January 8, 2001, and will be considered un-til the position is filled. The University of Colorado at Boulder is committed to diversity and quality in educa-tion and employment. ***Trinity College-Faculty Position in Geophysics The Department of Physics at Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut, is seeking applicants for a tenure track faculty position at the level of Assistant Professor with instructional duties jointly in physics and geophysics beginning in the Fall term, 2001. We seek applicants with a strong commit-ment to undergraduate teaching who will maintain an active program of research providing the opportunity for undergraduate involvement. A doctorate in geophysics is required. The successful candidate will be a major contributor to the creation of the College's new interdisciplinary Environ-mental Science Program, will develop and teach general and advanced courses in geology and geophysics, and will teach courses in elementary physics. Located in Connecticut's capital city, Trinity is one of the nation's oldest private colleges, and is consistently rated as one of the best liberal arts colleges in the country. College-wide research facilities include a new analytical electron microscopy laboratory. In addition the College has a new field station, providing access to nearly 200 acres of fields, ponds, streams, and wood-lands in nearby Ashford, Connecticut. Qualified applicants should submit a cur-riculum vita, a description of research and teaching interests, a list of publications, and have three letters of recommendation sent to: Prof. Barbara Walden, Search Committee Chair Department of Physics, Trinity College, 300 Summit St., Hartford CT, 06106 Telephone: (860) 297-5324; FAX: (860) 987-6239; e-mail: barbara.walden@mail.trincoll.edu To facilitate communication, please include your e-mail address. Consideration of applications will begin on Dec. 1 2000 and the search will remain open until the position is filled. Women and members of minority groups are particularly encouraged to apply. Trinity College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. ***University of Pennsylvania-Environmental Geoscience The Department of Earth and Environ-mental Science at the University of Penn-sylvania invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in environmental geoscience. The candidate may join established research programs in paleoclimatology, biogeochemistry, terrestrial geobiology, ma-rine ecology and paleoecology, and/or geologic engineering, or may pursue some other aspect of environmental geoscience. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active research program while teaching graduate courses in his/her research specialty to Ph.D. candidates and to degree candidates in a pro-fessional Master of Environmental Studies (MES) curriculum; and undergraduate cour-ses to majors in environmental studies, geology, paleobiology, and/or oceanography. The successful candidate will be expected to assume, over the next few years, administrative responsibility for BA and MES programs in Environmental Studies; thus, this appointment will be made at the level of Associate or Full Professor. Further information about programs in the Department of Earth and Environmental Science at the University of Pennsylvania may be sought at: www.sas.upenn.edu/earth/ Applicants should submit resumes, state-ments of research and teaching interests, and a selection of representative reprints to: Robert Giegengack, Environmental Geoscience Search Committee, Department of Earth and Environmental Science, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6316 USA The Search Committee will begin to evaluate applications in December 2000; the search will remain open until the position is filled. The University of Pennsylvania is an equal-opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. ***Kent State University, Stark Campus-Faculty Position in Geology Kent State University, Stark Campus has a full-time tenure- track Assistant Professor position available Fall 2001 to teach undergraduate Geology courses in Earth Dynamics, Earth History, Environmental Geology and Oceanography at the Freshman and Sophomore level. The specialty is open. A Ph.D. is required for a tenure-track position. Demonstrated excellence in teaching and a strong interest in teaching undergraduates is required. The Stark Campus is one of eight Campuses in the Kent State University system. The successful candidate will be a member of the Department of Geology, which has 12 full-time faculty members, 80 undergraduates and 40 grad-uate students. The Department is well-equipped for research in a wide range of fields. Our main focus areas are in two clus-ters: Paleontology, Sedimentology and Tectonics; and Hydrology, Geochemistry, and Engineering Geology. Kent's Water Resources Research Institute promotes cooperative research among a large, multidisci-plinary group of faculty from geology, biology, chemistry, and geography. See www.kent.edu:80/geology/ or e-mail geology@kent.edu for more information on the department and its facilities, faculty, and educational programs. There are excellent opportunities for cooperative research and teaching within the department and with members of the Water Resources Research Institute. Review of applications will begin on January 1, 2001 and will continue until the position is filled. Please send letter of application, resume and three letters of recommendation by that date to: Dr. William G. Bittle, Dean, Kent State University Stark Campus, 6000 Frank Avenue NW, Canton, Ohio 44720 Email: wbittle@stark.kent.edu; Web Address: http:/www.stark.kent.edu ***National Science Foundation-Director, Division of Ocean Sciences NSF's Directorate for Geosciences seeks candidates for the position of Director, Divi-sion of Ocean Sciences. The incumbent provides leadership and direction for NSF's funding of research and education in the ocean sciences, including biological, chemical and physical oceanography; marine geology and geophysics; scientific ocean drilling; and oceanographic research facilities and vessels. Appointment to this Senior Executive Service position may be on a career basis, or on a 2- to 3- year limited term basis, with a current salary range of $115,811 to $130,200. Alternatively, the incumbent may be assigned under Intergovernmental Per-sonnel Act provisions. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent professional ex-perience in the ocean sciences (e.g., biological, chemical and physical oceanography; marine geology and geophysics or related field), substantial research administration experience, and demonstrated leadership skills. Announcement S20010018 is posted on the NSF Home Page at http://www. nsf.gov/home/chart/work.htm#hrm. The an-nouncement includes position requirements and application procedures. Applicants may also obtain the announcements by contacting the Executive Personnel and Development Branch on 703-292-8755 (Hearing impaired individuals may call TDD 703-292-8044). Applications must be received by January 16, 2001. NSF is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a highly qualified staff reflecting the diversity of our nation. ***Northeastern Illinois University -Clay Mineralogist Northeastern Illinois University seeks to fill a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor level for fall, 2001, in the areas of clay mineralogy and glacial geology or soil science. The ideal candidate is student-centered and interested in innovative teaching. The faculty member will teach upper-level courses and direct student re-search in the areas of clay mineralogy and glacial geology or soil science. He/she will be committed to development and teaching of general education and introductory-level earth science courses and will collaborate with faculty from other departments to develop and teach interdisciplinary courses. Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in geological sciences by the time of appointment. Please send a letter of application and resume to Dr. Laura Sanders, Earth Science, Northeastern Illinois University, 5500 North Saint Louis Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625 Include a statement of teaching and research interests (including plans to involve undergraduates) and three letters of recommendation, at least one of which addresses the candidate's teaching effectiveness. Review of applications will begin December 15, 2000 and will continue until the position is filled. AA/EO Employer. ***U.S. Geological Survey-Research Geologist (1350) for Earthquake Hazards Team Duty Station: Menlo Park, CA The Earthquake Hazards team of the US Geological Survey in Menlo Park, CA invites applications for a geologist to serve a four-year term appointment in the San Francisco Bay Area Earthquake Hazards Project. We are looking for a geologist with experience in paleoseismology and earthquake geology to pursue research on active faults in the San Francisco Bay area and other parts of the western United States. The position will require the incumbent to plan and implement field strategies for characterizing the style, recurrence history, and size of fault-slip events and use these fault parameter data to assess seismic hazards associated with individual faults. Field studies involve detailed logging and interpretation of fault exposures in exploratory trenches, application of Quaternary dating techniques, and geomorphic mapping and analysis of fault-generated landforms. He/she synthesizes results of existing studies with new data to des! cribe regional patterns and rates of deformation. Responsibilities include performing post- earthquake studies to identify, characterize and quantify coseismic surface deformation. The successful applicant will communicate research results to the scientific community through scientific publications, conference presentations, and through the planning and coordination of workshops on active faulting. Selective Factor - Knowledge of the theories, principles, techniques, and practices of paleoseismology, tectonic geomorphology and pedology. Starting salary ranges between $37,240 to $48,409 per annum depending on experience. A full job description, list of qualifications, and directions for applying can be found on the following web page: http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/. Once at the usajobs website, go to 1) Current Jobs; 2) Agency Job Search; 3) Select Department of Interior, Geological Survey, Series 1350, California; 4) Job announcement number is USGS-2001- 0564. Application (resume AND Application Questions) for this vacancy MUST be received on-line via the USGS Online Automated Recruitment System (OARS) BEFORE midnight Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement (December 29, 2000). U.S. citizenship is required. The U.S. Geological Survey is an equal opportunity employer. ***Overlkine College-Structural Geology/Tectonics Position The Department of Geology at Oberlin College invites applications for a full-time, non-continuing faculty position for a term of 1 year, beginning Fall 2001, carrying the rank of Assistant Professor. The incumbent will teach courses in structural geology/tectonics and introductory geology. The teaching load will consist of one upper level course in structural geology and tectonics, a second upper level course in historical geology, and the equivalent of two additional introductory courses in the incumbent's area of expertise. S/he will also be expected to participate in the full range of faculty responsibilities, including the supervision of student research and other creative work appropriate to the position. Among the qualifications required for appointment is the PhD degree (in hand or expected by first semester of academic year 2001). Candidates must demonstrate interest and potential excellence in undergraduate teaching. Successful teaching experience at the college level is desirable. The Geology Department consists of 4 full-time faculty members with about 30 declared undergraduate majors. Students are encouraged to carry out honors and other research projects under the direction of faculty members, and some College funds are available to help support research. Research support within the Department includes equipment and a technician for making petrographic thin sections. Additional information about the Department can be found at http://www.oberlin.edu/Geopage/. To be assured of consideration, send a letter of application, a Curriculum vita, graduate academic transcripts, and three letters of reference to Bruce Simonson, Geology Department, 52 W. Lorain St., Oberlin College, Oberlin, Ohio, 44074-1044 by January 31st. Application materials received after that date may be considered until the position is filled. Salary will depend on qualifications and experience. Oberlin College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. 3333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333 33333333333333333333333333333333 33 3) SUBMISSION, ADVERTISING & MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION ***Thanks to everyone who contributed to this issue of AWG E- Mail News. For submissions to AWG E-Mail News, contact Editor Joanne Kluessendorf at editor@awg.org. For advertising, contact the Ad Editor at ads@awg.org. 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