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AWG E-MAIL NEWS 2002-30
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CONTENTS
1)  POSITION OPENING
       · Chair, Department of Geological Sciences
       Wright State University
2)  CONTACT INFORMATION

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1)  POSITION OPENING

Chair, Department of Geological Sciences
Wright State University

Applications are invited for the position of Chair of Geological Sciences, 
Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio. The department has 12 full-time 
faculty members. It has undergraduate and masters degree (including Master 
of Science in Teaching) programs and, in conjunction with the Departments 
of Chemistry and Biological Sciences, is implementing a Ph.D. program in 
Environmental Sciences. The Chair will have an important part in shaping 
the development of this program. The Department of Geological Sciences 
emphasizes applied aspects of geological sciences with concentrations in 
environmental geology, environmental geochemistry, hydrogeology, 
geophysics, sedimentary geology, and earth science education. Candidates 
must hold a Ph.D. in Geological Sciences or a closely related discipline; 
have a record of excellence in teaching, research, and service commensurate 
with the rank of full professor; and possess expertise that relates to 
emphasis areas in the! department. Preference will be given to candidates 
with experience with both undergraduate and graduate programs, familiarity 
with strategies for increasing external funding, an administrative style 
that promotes faculty involvement, and commitment to earth science 
education emphasizing inquiry-based learning. Candidates must be familiar 
with the factors influencing the future of geological sciences and have the 
ability to provide leadership for the department's involvement in the 
Environmental Sciences Ph.D. program. Applicants should send a curriculum 
vitae; a statement of capabilities and qualifications; and the names, 
addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least 3 
professional references. Send applications to Geology Chair Search 
Committee, College of Science and Mathematics, 134 Oelman Hall, Wright 
State University, Dayton, OH 45435. Formal review of applications will 
begin Dec. 2, 2002. Applications will be accepted! until the position is 
filled. Questions may be directed to Paul Wolfe at 937-775-3455 or 
paul.wolfe@wright.edu. Wright State University is committed to a policy of 
equal opportunity and affirmative action, and specifically encourages 
applications from members of underrepresented groups.

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