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AWG E-MAIL NEWS 2006-28
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CONTENTS
1) NEW BOOK: FIELD GUIDE TO THE SAN ANDREAS FAULT
2) POSITION OPENINGS
2006-083 University of Kansas - Geochronology
2006-086 University of Massachusetts-Amherst - Faculty Position in Sedimentology-
Stratigraphy
2006-092 Washington State University, School of Earth and Environmental Sciences –
Hydroecologist
2006-097 Rice University, Department of Earth Science - Faculty Position
2006-098 Washington State University – Geophysics
2006-100 University of Utah, Department of Geology and Geophysics –
Assistant/Associate Professor of Seismology
2006-102 York University - Space Engineering and Geomatics Engineering
2006-103 John Jay College - Staff Writer
2006-106 AAAS - AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowships
2006-108 Central Connecticut State University - Planetary Science: Assistant Professor
[#C07-056]
2006-114 Pacific Lutheran University - Visiting Assistant Professor
Geomorphology/Physical Geography
3) CONTACT INFORMATION
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1) NEW BOOK: FIELD GUIDE TO THE SAN ANDREAS FAULT
See and Touch the World's Most Famous Fault
David K. Lynch
“What is the San Andreas Fault?”
“Where can I go to see it?”
“What does it mean?”
“Will California fall into the ocean?”
These and many other questions are answered in the all-color, beautifully illustrated Field Guide to the San Andreas Fault. On twelve one-day driving trips that anyone can take in a regular car, the guide contains mile-by-mile road logs along some of California’s most peaceful back roads that follow the fault.
There are over 1100 miles of easily followed routes through sixteen California counties between Cape Mendocino and the Mexican Border. And with hundreds of GPS coordinates, you can’t get lost.
Each trip begins and ends at a public park or gathering place where people can assemble and caravan along the routes. No four-wheel drive necessary. The trips are great family outings for rock hounds, bird watchers and nature photographers. School field trips and museum outings will find the book an ideal way to show people the fault and help them understand what it really is. The book contains complete geological explanations, a glossary and hyper-accurate fault coordinates.
The book is spiral bound and lays flat for easy reading in the car. It is also available on CD so that people can print out just the route they are taking. If it gets dirty in the car, readers can print out a new copy.
David K. Lynch, PhD, is an astronomer and planetary scientist living in Topanga, CA. When not hanging around the fault or using the large telescopes on Mauna Kea, he plays fiddle, collects rattlesnakes, gives public lectures on rainbows and writes books (Color and Light in Nature, Cambridge University Press) and essays. Dr. Lynch is available for interviews and one-hour presentations on the fault.
Contact: David K. Lynch 310 455-3335 dave@thulescientific.com, www.thulescientific.com.
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2) POSITION OPENINGS
2006-083
University of Kansas
Geochronology
The Department of Geology at the University of Kansas seeks applications for an academic year, tenure-track faculty member in the field of geochronology. We are seeking an individual with expertise in tectonic or petrological applications of high to moderate temperature geochronology and analytical methods (e.g., TIMS, MC-ICP-MS, etc.) who will complement existing programs in tectonics, petrology, and geo- and thermochronology. The successful candidate will be expected to establish an externally funded research program, direct graduate students, and participate in teaching at graduate and undergraduate levels, including courses in the fields of geochronology, petrology, and isotope geochemistry. Refer to www.geo.ku.edu and links for additional information about our department and the University of Kansas. Appointment will begin August 18, 2007, with a later starting date possible.
Applicants must have a completed Ph.D. degree by the starting date. A letter of application outlining research and teaching interests, a complete resume, and names and contact information of at least three persons, who can be contacted for letters of reference, should be sent to Dr. Daniel Stockli, Department of Geology, University of Kansas, 120 Lindley Hall, 1475 Jayhawk Blvd., Lawrence, KS 66045 (tel. 785-864-7714, fax 785-864-5276, e-mail: stockli@ku.edu). Review of complete application will begin on December 20, 2006, and will continue until the position has been filled. EO/AA employer. The University is committed to increasing the ethnic and gender diversity of its faculty, and we strongly encourage women and minority candidates to apply.
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2006-086
University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Faculty Position in Sedimentology-Stratigraphy
The Department of Geosciences at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position to begin September 2007, pending available funds. The appointment is aimed at the assistant professor level; however, outstanding candidates at all levels will be considered. The ideal candidate will focus on broad, integrative research in sedimentology and physical stratigraphy, such as sequence stratigraphy, basin analysis, seismic stratigraphy, coastal processes, or tectonics and sedimentation. Emphasis will be placed on the applicant's potential to establish a successful, externally funded research program that complements existing strengths in the Department including surficial processes, global change studies, the solid earth, and human dimensions of Earth's integrated systems (www.geo.umass.edu/research).
A commitment to excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels is also essential, with the picturesque Connecticut River Valley offering a natural teaching laboratory. The Department of Geosciences offers bachelors degrees in Geology, Earth Systems, and Geography, as well as MS (Geosciences, Geography) and Ph.D. (Geosciences) degrees. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. by the time of appointment; post-doctoral experience is preferred. Applicants should send a Curriculum Vitae, a concise statement of research and teaching interests, and contact information (including email addresses) of at least three referees to: Sedimentology-Stratigraphy Search Committee, Department of Geosciences, 611 N. Pleasant St., University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 01003-9297 or email application materials to search@geo.umass.edu. The Department of Geosciences is committed to increasing the diversity of the faculty, student body, and curriculum. Review of applications will begin Nove
mber 1, 2006 and continue until a successful applicant is identified. The University of Massachusetts is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer; women and members of minority groups are encouraged to apply.
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2006-092
Washington State University, School of Earth and Environmental Sciences
Hydroecologist
The new School of Earth and Environmental Sciences (SEES), Washington State University, invites applications for a tenure-track position in Hydroecology at the Assistant Professor level to begin in the fall of 2007 at the Pullman, WA campus. We seek candidates who will develop an externally-funded research program addressing broadly defined ecological questions ranging from interaction of water with microbes and plants to global hydrological cycling. The candidate will be responsible for teaching one or more undergraduate courses in environmental science and one or more graduate courses in her or his area of expertise, as well as supervising graduate students. A Ph.D. before date of hire is required. Candidates will be expected to advance the University's commitment to diversity and multiculturalism among the College's faculty, staff, students, research, teaching and community outreach, with relevant programs, goals, and activities.
Pullman is located in the semi-arid region of the Pacific Northwest, an area suitable for a wide range of linked ecological and hydrological investigations. Additional WSU campuses, located in Vancouver, WA and the Tri-Cities area provide further opportunities for collaboration and research sites. We are particularly interested in applicants with interdisciplinary research thrusts who are attracted by opportunities to collaborate with existing research groups within SEES (http://www.sees.wsu.edu.) and the WSU system.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Applicants should submit (1) a letter of application outlining teaching and research interests, (2) a curriculum vita, and (3) contact information for four professional references to Dr. Richard Gill, Hydroecology Search Chair, SEES, Washington State University, Pullman, WA 99164-2812 USA, email: rgill@wsu.edu. Review of Applications will begin December 1, 2006.
Washington State University employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service. WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/ AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, Vietnam era or disabled veterans, persons of disability and/or persons the ages of 40 and over are encouraged to apply.
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2006-097
Rice University, Department of Earth Science
Faculty Position
The Rice Earth Science Department is expanding in faculty, staff, and facilities. We are interested in hiring three new faculty members in any Earth and planetary science field. We seek applicants who can integrate observations (field, experimental, laboratory) with theory.
Successful candidates are expected to supervise graduate research and teach courses for undergraduate and graduate students. Details about the department and its facilities can be found at http://earthscience.rice.edu.
Although we anticipate hiring at the assistant professor level, unusually well-qualified senior applicants will be considered. Applications received by January 1, 2007, are assured of receiving the fullest attention.
Please send a resume and names of five or more references to:
Search Committee Chair
Earth Science Department, MS-126
Rice University
P.O. Box 1892
Houston, TX 77251-1892.
Rice is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer.
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2006-098
Washington State University
Geophysics
The School of Earth and Environmental Sciences (SEES) at Washington State University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position in Geophysics at the Assistant Professor level to begin fall 2007 on the Pullman campus. A Ph.D. in geophysics or a related field at the time of employment is required. We seek a colleague who will develop an externally-funded research program addressing crustal to lithospheric processes. The candidate will be responsible for teaching undergraduate and graduate geophysics courses and supervising graduate students at both the master's and doctoral levels.
We are particularly interested in applicants with a global perspective who will collaborate with existing research groups within SEES and the WSU system, and in the Department of Geological Sciences at neighboring University of Idaho. Active research programs in SEES include structural geology, tectonics, sedimentology and stratigraphy, mineralogy, petrology, volcanology, isotope geochemistry, geochronology, physical and chemical hydrogeology, biogeochemistry, ecosystem dynamics and modeling, aquatic ecology, and environmental policy and management. SEES houses the state-of-the-art GeoAnalytical Laboratory. For more information on SEES see http://www.sees.wsu.edu.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Candidates should submit a letter of application outlining teaching and research interests, a curriculum vitae, and contact information for four professional references to Jeff Vervoort, Geophysics Search Chair, School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Washington State University, Pullman, WA 99164-2812, USA, email: vervoort@wsu.edu. Review of applications will begin December 15, 2006.
Washington State University employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service. WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, Vietnam era or disabled veterans, persons of disability and/or persons the ages of 40 and over are encouraged to apply.
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2006-100
University of Utah, Department of Geology and Geophysics
Assistant/Associate Professor of Seismology
The Department of Geology and Geophysics at the University of Utah seeks applicants for a tenure track position at the Assistant or Associate Professor levels in seismology. Priority will be given to candidates whose research has a focus on topics such as earthquake seismology, lithospheric properties and processes, volcano-tectonic seismic systems, and the dynamics of plate deformation. The successful candidate should have a Ph.D. degree and must possess a rigorous background in seismology. Development of a strong research program is expected with components of observational seismology in her/his area of interest. We seek applicants who will develop an internationally recognized research program while also maintaining high teaching standards at the undergraduate and graduate levels. There are opportunities for collaboration with faculty members working in reflection seismology, lithospheric dynamics, active tectonics, and volcanic systems, as well as with researchers at
the University of Utah Seismograph Stations and Yellowstone Volcano Observatory. Resources available for faculty research include extensive data from the Utah and Yellowstone seismic and GPS networks. The Utah Tomography Modeling/Migration Consortium and the Center for Electromagnetic Imaging provide additional resources in geophysics and high-level computational methods. The University of Utah is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from women and minorities, and provides reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities of applicants and employees. Applications will be reviewed starting on December 1, 2006 although the search will continue until the position is filled. Applicants must submit a current CV, names and addresses of five references, and a statement of teaching and research interests. Materials and inquires should be submitted by email to seismosearch@earth.utah.edu. Specific inquires about the position should conta!
in the phrase 'attention Dr. R. Bruhn' in the subject line. Department phone number: 801-581-7162.
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2006-102
York University
Space Engineering and Geomatics Engineering
The Engineering Program, Faculty of Science and Engineering, York University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada seeks two tenure-track positions at the Assistant Professor level in Space Engineering, and one tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level in Geomatics Engineering. Details are available at: www.yorku.ca/acadjobs and www.yorku.ca/esse. York University is an Affirmative Action Employer. The Affirmative Action Program can be found on York's website at www.yorku.ca/acadjobs or a copy can be obtained by calling the affirmative action office at 416-736-5713. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents will be given priority.
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2006-103
John Jay College
Staff Writer
The Visionlearning project, http://www.visionlearning.com, an NSF and U.S. Dept. of Education funded program to develop high-quality teaching resources in the sciences, is currently soliciting applications for a three-quarter to full-time staff writer for a two-year appointment starting in January 2007. The ideal candidate will have excellent written and oral communication skills and experience in educational writing, particularly for an undergraduate audience. For examples of the type of writing involved and more information about the project, please visit our library of resources at http://www.visionlearning.com/library. A graduate degree (MS or PhD) in science or science education is required, and some experience with developing web-based content or knowledge of basic html programming is desired. Candidates should work well as part of a collaborative team, be comfortable with receiving and incorporating reviews and editorial comments from multiple sources, as well as h
ave the capacity to work independently. Offsite work may be possible, and current doctoral or post-doctoral students may apply. Starting salary is commensurate with experience, but will range from $30,000 - $35,000 with benefits. Applications should be submitted electronically to jobs@visionlearning.com. Applications must include the following as MS Word or pdf attachments: a letter of interest explaining relevant experience, a resume, a list of three professional references with full contact information, and an appropriate writing sample. Review will begin November 15.
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2006-106
AAAS
AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowships
Plug the power of science into public policy - become a AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellow! Since 1973, nearly 2,000 scientists and engineers have contributed their analytical skills to policymaking in Washington, DC, while learning about the role of science in the federal government system. Career-enhancing opportunities are available in approximately 30 Congressional offices and 12 federal agencies. A master's degree in engineering (+ 3 years of post-degree experience) or a terminal degree in any scientific discipline is required.
The fellowships are year-long opportunities, beginning 1 September and ending 31 August. Extension or renewal of fellowships is sometimes possible, depending upon the program, approval of the host office, and availability of funding. Annual stipends will begin at approximately
$65,000 for the 2007-2008 fellowship year. Fellows also receive a relocation allowance (for some agencies), health insurance reimbursement, a travel allowance, support for placement, an eight-day intensive orientation, and a year-long program of professional development activities that include monthly seminars, training workshops, networking gatherings, and a year-end retreat.
AAAS accepts only online applications. Please visit the AAAS Fellowships website for full details on criteria, guidelines, program areas, application instructions, and to access the online application. The deadline is 20 December 2006. http://fellowships.aaas.org.
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2006-108
Central Connecticut State University
Planetary Science: Assistant Professor [#C07-056]
Central Connecticut State University’s Physics & Earth Sciences Department invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor to teach introductory courses in earth science, planetary astronomy, and advanced undergraduate courses depending upon their field of specialty beginning August 2007. In addition, the individual will direct undergraduate research projects and conduct an active research program. The successful candidate will also participate in the design, development, and growth of the earth science program at CCSU. Our department stresses a balance of classroom, field, and laboratory experiences for our majors, and we seek a colleague who will contribute to all of these components of our undergraduate curriculum.
Qualifications: Demonstrated excellence in teaching and a Ph.D. at the time of appointment; experience in some aspect of the broad area of planetary science, including planetary atmospheres, and the origin and evolution of the solid bodies in the solar system required.
Applicants should send curriculum vita, unofficial transcripts, a statement of undergraduate teaching philosophy and research interests, along with three letters of reference to: Ali Antar, Department of Physics & Earth Sciences, CCSU, 1615 Stanley Street, New Britain, CT 06050. Application deadline is December 15, 2006.
CCSU aggressively pursues a program of equal employment and educational opportunity and affirmative action. Members of all underrepresented groups, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are invited and encouraged to apply.
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2006-114
Pacific Lutheran University
Visiting Assistant Professor Geomorphology/Physical Geography
The Department of Geosciences and the Environmental Studies Program at Pacific Lutheran University invite applications for a full-time 2-year visiting assistant professor in Geomorphology and/or Physical Geography to begin 1 September 2007. Over two years, teaching responsibilities will include (1) upper division Geomorphology and Cartography, (2) lower division Geologic Hazards, Meteorology, and Geology of National Parks, (3) an integrated Environmental Studies field course, and (4) mentoring senior capstone research projects. Summer research involving undergraduates is encouraged and competitively supported by the Division of Natural Sciences.
Commitment to effective teaching at the undergraduate level is required. Ph.D. is preferred. Pacific Lutheran University, near Seattle and Mount Rainier, enrolls 3700 students, with a mission of educating for lives of thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership, and care. It serves a diverse clientele and is a strongly EO/AA employer. See web site http://www.plu.edu/~geos/.
Send complete cv, transcripts, statement of teaching philosophy, summary of research interests and three recommendation letters to: Search Committee, Department of Geosciences, Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, WA 98447. Application review begins 12/15/06.
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