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AWG E-MAIL NEWS 2006-26
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CONTENTS
1)    POSITION OPENING    
2)    CONTACT INFORMATION

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1)    POSITION OPENING
    
James Madison University
Head, Department of Geology & Environmental Science

The Department of Geology and Environmental Science at James Madison University is seeking a department head to share our vision to remain one of the premier undergraduate geoscience departments in the nation.  To facilitate this vision, the successful candidate will possess exceptional communication skills, a background in academic leadership, and a history of leadership within the geoscience and higher education communities.

The Department Head is expected to strengthen and enhance existing cross-disciplinary ties with other departments within the College of Science and Mathematics (http://csm.jmu.edu/) and elsewhere in the university and community.  Candidates must have a record of teaching and scholarship that is appropriate for appointment at the rank of associate professor or professor. Our department (http://www.jmu.edu/geology/) has a history of educating citizens about the Earth and Earth history, which includes active involvement by all department faculty in the university's General Education program, as well as preparing high quality geoscience majors.  Our graduates are recognized for their strong foundation in core geoscience disciplines with experience in undergraduate research.  At present, the department has 10 tenured or tenure-track faculty, 2 full-time lecturers, 2 research scientists, 2 staff members and averages 65 undergraduate majors. Degree options include a BS in Geology an
d a new BA in Earth Science with emphasis on Earth Science education.  The department has an excellent record of placing students in graduate programs and employment in geoscience professions.

To apply please go to https://joblink.jmu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=52529.  Candidates should also submit a detailed curriculum vita, statements of educational philosophy, administrative philosophy, and research interests, and three letters of reference to:

Dr. David Carothers
Search Committee Chair
College of Science and Mathematics
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA 22807
carothdc@jmu.edu  

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