AWG E-MAIL NEWS 2010-18
Special Issue

OCTOBER POSITION OPENINGS UPDATE

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ª Lecturer in Geology – Clemson University
ª Environmental Scientist Faculty Position – Gettysburg College
ª Tenure Track faculty Position in Hydrology – University of Kentucky
ª Assistant Professor of Atmospheric Sciences – University of Nebraska-Lincoln
ª Assistant Professor of Geosciences (Vertebrate Paleontology) – University of Nebraska-Lincoln
ª Economic Geology and Geothermal Systems, Research and Assistant Professor – University of Nevada
ª Chair, Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences – University of New Mexico
ª Climate Modeling and Environmental/Medical Mineralogy (2 positions) – Temple University
ª Professor of Practice in Geographic Information Systems - Tulane University
ª Faculty Position in Hydrogeology - University of Wisconsin-Madison
ª Faculty Position in Paleontology/Stratigraphy - University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
ª Faculty Position in Petrology - University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
ª Assistant Professor of Global Change Biogeochemistry - Washington University in St. Louis

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LECTURER IN GEOLOGY
CLEMSON UNIVERSITY

The Department of Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences at Clemson University (http://www.clemson.edu/ces/departments/eees/) invites applications for the position of Lecturer in Geology. This is a full-time, nine-month position with benefits and is renewable annually; it is not a tenure-track position. Primary duties include teaching introductory courses and managing teaching laboratories and materials. The appointment has a starting date of January 1, 2011.

We are looking for a committed and dynamic individual who can strengthen our programs by engaging students from a diverse range of backgrounds, especially non-science majors, through their teaching. Specific duties involve teaching two large lecture sections per semester of physical geology, coordinating and facilitating laboratory instruction for physical geology, and supervising graduate teaching assistants. The ability to teach historical geology, geomorphology, or invertebrate paleontology will be looked on favorably.

The successful applicant must have at least a master’s degree in geology, earth science education, or a related field. Preference will be given to candidates with prior teaching experience, particularly teaching with technology. Opportunities exist for mentoring creative inquiry (undergraduate research) and assisting with departmental outreach efforts, as well as for summer support teaching on-line physical geology classes.

Interested candidates should submit all materials (letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and the names and email addresses of three persons who may be contacted as professional references) electronically to gravelc@clemson.edu. Address letter to: Chair, Lecturer Search Committee, Department of Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences, Clemson University. Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2010 and continue until the position is filled.

Clemson University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply.

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ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST FACULTY POSITION
GETTYSBURG COLLEGE

Gettysburg College invites applications for a two-year sabbatical replacement position at the rank of assistant professor in the interdisciplinary Environmental Studies Department (http://www.gettysburg.edu/academics/es/) to begin August, 2011. The successful candidate must have a PhD in an environmental science related discipline, have a commitment to interdisciplinary teaching in the liberal arts tradition, and involve undergraduate students in his/her research. Specialization may be in any environmental science, but expertise in wildlife ecology or restoration ecology is preferred. The successful candidate will teach introductory courses to majors and non-majors, as well as upper level courses in his/her area of expertise. Send curriculum vitae, statement of teaching and research goals, and three letters of reference, including at least one that addresses teaching effectiveness, to Dr. Sarah Principato, Environmental Scientist Search, Environmental Studies Department, Campus Box 2455, Gettysburg College, Gettysburg, PA 17325. Priority will be given to applications received by November 15, 2010 and will continue until a successful candidate is found.

Gettysburg College is a highly selective liberal arts college located within 90 minutes of the Baltimore/Washington metropolitan area. Established in 1832, the College has a rich history and is situated on a 220-acre campus with an enrollment of over 2,600 students. Gettysburg College celebrates diversity and welcomes applications from members of any group that has been historically underrepresented in the American academy. The College assures equal employment opportunity and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, and disability.

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Tenure-Track Faculty Position
Hydrogeology
University of Kentucky

The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Kentucky invites applications for a faculty position in hydrogeology beginning August 2011. We are seeking to hire at the assistant professor level (tenure-track), but exceptional senior candidates may be considered to fill the department’s Hudnall Chair at full professor rank. Applicants are expected to complement our existing programs in hydrogeology, near-surface and environmental geophysics, and stable-isotope geochemistry, and interact with broader segments of the UK community. In particular, we seek a fieldwork- and modeling-oriented candidate with expertise in hydrogeophysics, ecohydrology, karst hydrology, and/or large-scale water-cycle studies. A broad range of opportunities exists for cooperation with other academic units, the Kentucky Geological Survey, the UK Center for Applied Energy Research, the Tracy Farmer Institute for Sustainability and the Environment, and the Kentucky Water Resources Research Institute. In addition to developing a productive, externally funded research program, the new faculty member will teach courses at the introductory, major, and graduate levels and supervise graduate students. Applicants will demonstrate a track record of publication and funding; relevant experience beyond the Ph.D. is desirable. Interested applicants should submit via e-mail (merged pdf document): cover letter, curriculum vitae, brief statements of research and teaching interests, copies of relevant research publications, and contact information for at least three references to Prof. Alan Fryar (alan.fryar@uky.edu), Hydrogeology Search Committee Chair. We will begin review of applications on November 8, 2010; however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The University of Kentucky is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity university that values diversity and is located in an increasingly diverse geographical region. As a land-grant institution and Kentucky’s flagship university, UK is committed to becoming one of the top public institutions in the country. Women, persons with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. The University also supports family-friendly policies. Additional details of the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences (faculty, research clusters, facilities) and University of Kentucky may be viewed at our web pages: www.as.uky.edu/ees and www.uky.edu.

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ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCES
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA-LINCOLN

Applications are invited for a tenure track position as Assistant Professor in the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. This hire would become part of vibrant and growing program in the Meteorology-Climatology program.

The candidate must hold a Ph.D. in Atmospheric Science or a closely related discipline at the time of appointment and should provide evidence of (or demonstrate strong potential for) research and teaching excellence. The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses in the undergraduate and graduate core curricula and develop courses in their area of expertise. The successful candidate will also be expected to advise and direct graduate students and to develop a rigorous research program that is supported by external funding. We seek applicants with research and teaching interests that complement departmental strengths. Female and ethnic minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Department offers a B.S. degree in Meteorology-Climatology and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Earth and Atmospheric Sciences with specializations in Meteorology-Climatology. Additional information on the Meteorology-Climatology program can be found on the Department’s web site: http://eas.unl.edu.

To apply, go to http://employment.unl.edu (requisition #100602) and complete the "Faculty/Academic Administrative Information Form". Applicants must attach a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research and teaching interests, and names of a least three references via the above website. Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2010 but the position will remain open until it is filled.

The University of Nebraska has an active National Science Foundation ADVANCE gender equity program and is committed to a pluralistic campus community through equal opportunity, work-life balance, and dual careers. More information is available at http://www.unl.edu/svcaa/faculty/policies/work_life_balance.shtml. Lincoln is a highly livable city with affordable housing and excellent schools (http://www.unl.edu/ucomm/lincoln/). For further information, contact Dr. Merlin Lawson, Search Committee Chair by email, phone, or mail at: mlawson@unl.edu, (402) 472-2418; Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 214 Bessey Hall, Lincoln NE 68588-0340.

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ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF GEOSCIENCES (VERTEBRATE PALEONTOLOGY)
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA-LINCOLN

Applications are invited for a tenure track position as Assistant Professor with specialization in vertebrate paleontology in the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The main duties of the successful candidate will be to develop an active and rigorous research program that is supported by external funding and to teach undergraduate and graduate courses. In addition, the candidate will co-supervise curation of the internationally significant mammal collections within the Vertebrate Paleontology Division of the University of Nebraska State Museum. We seek applicants with research and teaching interests that complement departmental strengths in the related fields of paleontology, sedimentary geology, and paleoclimatology. The candidate should demonstrate strong potential for research and teaching and must hold a Ph.D. in a related field at the time of appointment. Female and ethnic minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Sedimentary Geology and Paleontology program is one of the three primary components of the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences. The department offers B.S. degrees in Geology and Meteorology/Climatology, as well as M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Earth & Atmospheric Sciences. Find out more about our department at http://eas.unl.edu/.

To apply, go to http://employment.unl.edu requisition 100583 and complete the “faculty/administrative form”. Applicants must attach a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research, teaching, and curatorial interests, and names of at least three references via the above website. We will begin to review applications on November 15, 2010, but the position will remain open for applications until it is filled.

The University of Nebraska has an active National Science Foundation ADVANCE gender equity program and is committed to a pluralistic campus community through equal opportunity, work-life balance, and dual careers. More information is available at http://www.unl.edu/svcaa/faculty/policies/work_life_balance.shtml. Lincoln is a highly livable city with affordable housing and excellent schools (http://www.unl.edu/ucomm/lincoln/). For further information contact, Dr. Tracy Frank, Search Committee Chair by email, phone, or mail at: tfrank2@unl.edu ; 1-402-472-9799; Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 214 Bessey Hall, Lincoln, NE 68588-0340.

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FACULTY OPENING
Economic Geology and Geothermal Systems
Research Assistant Professor
University of Nevada, Reno

The Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology (NBMG), University of Nevada, Reno (UNR), seeks applicants for a tenure-track, Research Assistant Professor faculty position beginning on or after July 1, 2011, with interests in research on both mineral deposits and geothermal systems. Doctoral research must include one or more of the following disciplines: economic geology, structural geology, igneous petrology, geochemistry, exploration geophysics, and hydrogeology. Nevada is one of the most exciting regions in the world to do research in the geosciences and the best in the US for the study of metallic mineral deposits and geothermal energy. For a complete position description and requirements, view the position announcement at http://www.nbmg.unr.edu and http://jobs.unr.edu/ or contact Geoscience Search, NBMG, Mail Stop 0178, UNR, Reno, NV 89557-0178. Applications received through http://jobs.unr.edu/ by December 23, 2010 will receive full consideration. EEO/AA. Women and under-represented groups are encouraged to apply.

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Professor and Chairperson.
Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences
University of New Mexico

The Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at the University of New Mexico invites nominations and applications for the position of Professor and Chairperson.

The Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences is on the main campus of the University of New Mexico, close to Los Alamos National Laboratory and Sandia National Laboratories. The University is the largest and most comprehensive of the state’s institutions of higher education and is both a Carnegie Very High Research University and a federally-designated Hispanic-Serving Institution. Located in Albuquerque, the largest and fastest growing metropolitan area in the state, the University of New Mexico features a growing campus that reflects the cultures and diversity of the Southwest and fosters an excellent work environment for its faculty and learning environment for its students. The Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences has a faculty of 20 and offers undergraduate degree programs in both Earth Sciences and Environmental Science, and M.S. and Ph.D. degree programs in Earth Sciences. Further information about the Department can be obtained from the departmental website at http://epswww.unm.edu.

As minimum qualifications for the position, applicants must have a PhD in the Earth Sciences or a closely related field and have earned the rank of Professor with tenure. A preferred qualification for successful candidates is an outstanding record of teaching and externally funded research that has resulted in national and international recognition, in an area relevant to the Department as indicated by publications in top tier journals and the acquisition of major federal grants. An additional preferred qualification is a record of leadership experience in an Earth Sciences department with a demonstrated ability to advance the level of departmental research and academic achievement and to direct the future development of the department.

An application package should include a curriculum vitae, and a cover letter addressing the applicant’s qualifications for the position, as well as a description of the applicant’s current research activities, teaching interests, and future research plans.

The application package, including a list of four references with contact information, should be submitted electronically to UNM Jobs: (http://unmjobs.unm.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=58972)

For questions regarding the application process please contact Paula Pascetti (pascetti @unm.edu), Search Coordinator, Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences (Tel: 505 277-1633). For best consideration, applications should be submitted by November 5, 2010. The position will remain open until filled.

The University of New Mexico is an EEO/AA/employer/educator.

UNM’s Disclosure of Information About Candidates for Employment Policy (Board of Regents’ Policy #6.7), which includes information on public disclosure of documents submitted by applicants, is located at http://www.unm.edu/~brpm/r67.htm. The University strongly encourages women and minorities to apply.

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Two Tenure Track Positions:
Climate Modeling
Environmental/Medical Mineralogy

The Department of Earth and Environmental Science at Temple University invites applications at all academic ranks for two tenure track positions to begin in August 2011. We seek applicants with research interests in models and observations of present and past climates or environmental/medical mineralogy. The successful candidates will have a Ph.D. degree, established records of accomplishment in their disciplines, a strong commitment to teaching and student advising, and a keen interest in collaboration with other faculty at Temple University to build a new Geoscience Ph.D. program. The candidate is expected to complement existing specialties in our department, including low-temperature aqueous geochemistry, hydrology, environmental geophysics, structural geology, mineralogy, coastal geomorphology, soils, sedimentology/stratigraphy, and paleoclimatology. In addition to research, the candidates are expected to teach graduate and upper level undergraduate courses in their specialties as well as introductory-level geology classes. Advanced computational facilities available for study of global and/or regional climate change include the National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA) and Temple Institute for Computational Molecular Science (IMCS). The deadline for applications is January 3, 2011. Applications should include a CV, statement of teaching and research goals, names and addresses of at least three references, and copies of selected reprints. To apply for these positions, go to: http://ees.cst.temple.edu/search or send materials to Chair, Search Committee, Department of Earth and Environmental Science, Room 326 Beury Hall, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA 19122. Inquiries should be directed to: geology@temple.edu. Temple University is an equal opportunity, equal access, affirmative action employer committed to achieving a diverse community. The department specifically invites and encourages applications from women and minorities. We will be conducting preliminary interviews at the 2010 Annual GSA and AGU meetings in Denver and San Francisco.

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Professor of Practice in Geographic Information Systems
Tulane University

The Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences seeks to fill a non-tenure track, Professor of Practice position to teach courses in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and to supervise the GIS computer lab. To be considered, the applicant must have experience using geologic, topographic, and geophysical raster and point cloud data sets. Expertise with ESRI products is required, including customization of GIS applications. We seek an individual possessing an enthusiastic dedication to teaching who is willing to make a long-term commitment to the department and the University. A Ph.D. is required at the time of appointment. The initial appointment will be for three years with the possibility of renewal after a performance review at the end of the second year. The deadline for applications is Oct. 30, 2010, but the position will remain open until filled. Applications should include a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching interests and goals, and the names and contact information of at least three referees, and sent to Dr. Stephen Nelson, Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences, Tulane University, 6823 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, LA 70118-5698. (snelson@tulane.edu) (email preferred) Further information about the department and University can be obtained at http://tulane.edu/sse/eens. Tulane University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

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Faculty Position in Hydrogeology
University of Wisconsin-Madison

The Department of Geoscience invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor, beginning August 2011. We seek a broad range of outstanding candidates in hydrogeology with specialties related to physical, chemical and biological processes affecting subsurface flow and transport in porous and fractured geologic media. Research approaches should encompass some combination of field, laboratory, and modeling. Specific areas of interest include (but are not limited to) evaluation, development and sustainable management of water resources; transport, fate and remediation of contaminants; interactions between groundwater and surface water, seawater, snow or ice; groundwater and geologic processes; groundwater and energy resources; groundwater and climate change; and paleohydrogeology.

The evaluation of candidates will focus primarily on their potential for innovative scientific research and teaching. The successful candidate will be expected to mentor and advise graduate students, and maintain an externally funded, internationally visible research program. Potential collaborative interactions exist within the department (see http://geoscience.wisc.edu/geoscience/), with other departments and programs on campus (Geological Eng., Civil and Environmental Eng., Geography, Soil Science, Water Resources Management, Environment and Resources,
Environmental Chemistry and Technology, Limnology and Marine Science, Center for Climatic Research, Center for Sustainability and the Global Environment, UW Energy Institute), with the Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey, and with state and federal agency researchers in the Madison area (USGS, WI Dept.of Natural Resources, USDA). Teaching responsibilities may include introductory geoscience courses for undergraduates as well as upper level undergraduate and graduate level courses related to the candidate's specialty. A Ph.D. in geoscience, hydrologic science or a related field is required by the start of the appointment. Applicants should submit a vita, statements of research and teaching interests, and names and contact information of three or more references by email to hydrosearch@geology.wisc.edu, or by mail to Jean M. Bahr, Hydrogeology Search Committee Chair, Department of Geoscience, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1215 W. Dayton St., Madison WI 53706. (608)262-5513.

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by November 15, 2010. Unless confidentiality is requested in writing, information regarding applicants and nominees must be released upon request. Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality. A criminal background check may be required prior to employment. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an equal-opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages applications from women and minorities.

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Two faculty positions
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

1. Paleontology/Stratigraphy
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, Department of Geology, seeks field-oriented geologist for full-time, tenure-track assistant professor position starting September 1, 2011. Specialty area should complement existing faculty expertise. Ph.D. required; prior college/university teaching experience preferred. Successful candidate is expected to develop a vigorous research program, which includes publishing peer-reviewed papers. Teaching responsibilities include historical geology, paleontology, stratigraphy, field trips and advising majors. Submit letter of application, concise statement of teaching and research interests and experience, curriculum vitae, and undergraduate and graduate transcripts (original or photocopy) by December 31, 2010 to Dr. William Mode, Chair, Department of Geology, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, Oshkosh, WI 54901. Have three current letters of reference sent directly to Department by that date. For additional information see www.uwosh.edu/departments/geology/. Employment requires criminal background check. AA/EOE.

2. Petrology
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, Department of Geology, seeks hard rock, field-oriented geologist for full-time, tenure-track assistant or associate professor position starting September 1, 2011. Specialty area should complement existing faculty expertise. Ph.D. required; prior college/university teaching experience preferred. Successful candidate is expected to develop a vigorous research program, which includes publishing peer-reviewed papers. Teaching responsibilities include introductory courses, lithology, economic geology, geochemistry, field trips, and advising majors. Submit letter of application, concise statement of teaching and research interests and experience, curriculum vitae, and undergraduate and graduate transcripts (original or photocopy) by December 31, 2010 to Dr. William Mode, Chair, Department of Geology, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, Oshkosh, WI 54901. Have three current letters of reference sent directly to Department by that date. For additional information see www.uwosh.edu/departments/geology/. Employment requires criminal background check. AA/EOE

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Assistant Professor of Global Change Biogeochemistry
Washington University in St. Louis

Washington University in St. Louis invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in the area of global change biogeochemistry. We seek outstanding candidates who apply biogeochemical tools to the study of global change. Areas of interest include but are not limited to: elemental cycling and associated climate feedbacks, microbial processes affecting the carbon cycle and carbon sequestration, organic geochemistry of marine, freshwater, and soil environments, and paleoclimatology and records of environmental change. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in biogeochemistry and other topics in the area of her or his expertise. It is expected that the candidate will have an outstanding teaching record or otherwise show promise of excellence in teaching and mentoring students. This candidate must also develop and sustain a vigorous research effort in biogeochemistry, maintain a strong publication record, and be active in student advising and university service. We are seeking candidates who will strengthen our research programs in low-temperature geochemistry and paleoenvironmental reconstruction as well as foster collaboration with environmental scientists across the Washington University community.

Candidates must have a Ph.D. with a focus in biogeochemistry, or a related field, at the time of appointment, and should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statements of teaching and research interests, and names and contact information of at least four references to Jennifer R. Smith and Jeffrey G. Catalano, Search Committee Co-Chairs, Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, Washington University, Campus Box 1169, 1 Brookings Drive, St. Louis, MO 63130, or via e-mail: GCBFacSearch@eps.wustl.edu. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Washington University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Employment eligibility verification required upon employment. Applications will be considered until the position is filled, but priority will be given to those received by December 15, 2010.

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