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GSA TODAY | JANUARY 2015 | Geoscience Jobs & Opportunities TWO TENURE-TRACK POSITIONS
AT TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY
The Dept. of Geosciences at Texas Tech University
seeks applicants for two assistant professor, tenure-
track positions. A PhD in an Earth Science (or
closely related) discipline at time of appointment is
required.
Position 1 focuses on sedimentary systems
with an emphasis on one or more of clay mineral-
ogy, diagenesis, mudstones, carbonate petrology and
reservoir characterization. A letter of application,
including names of three referees, short statements
of research and teaching philosophies, and vita can
be uploaded online at www.texastech.edu/careers/
requisition #2209BR. Questions should be sent to
Dr. Paul Sylvester, Search Committee Chair: paul
.sylvester@ttu.edu.
Position 2 focuses on seismology, emphasizing
the imaging of crustal features (from shallow sedi-
mentary and structural studies to investigation of
crustal scale tectonic features). A letter of applica-
tion, including names of three referees, short state-
ments of research and teaching philosophies, and
vita can be uploaded online at www.texastech.edu/
careers/ requisition #2211BR. Questions should
be sent to Dr. Harold Gurrola, Search Committee
Chair: harold.gurrola@ttu.edu.
Candidates with strong records of scholarship
and who have the proven capacity or clear poten-
tial to bring externally sponsored research to Texas
Tech University are encouraged to apply. Teaching
duties include graduate and undergraduate courses
in the candidate’s specialty. The department (www
.geosciences.ttu.edu) has active research specialties
in Geology, Geophysics, Geochemistry, Geography,
and Atmospheric Science. Texas Tech is located
in Lubbock on the edge of the Permian Basin. The
region appreciates the social and economic impor-
tance of geology and geophysics knowledge due to
the importance of petroleum and groundwater to
the Texas economy. Service duties include program-
building, as well as commitment to extra-curricular
activities. Service to the department, college, and
university is expected.
As an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affir-
mative Action employer, Texas Tech University is
dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse
faculty committed to teaching and working in a
multicultural environment. We actively encour-
age applications from all those who can contribute,
through their research, teaching, and/or service, to
the diversity and excellence of the academic com-
munity at Texas Tech University. The university
welcomes applications from minorities, women,
veterans, persons with disabilities, and dual-career
couples. Evaluation of candidates will begin Jan. 30,
2015.
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF GEOLOGY
IN IGNEOUS AND METAMORPHIC
PETROLOGY,
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY,
SAN BERNARDINO
The Dept. of Geological Sciences at California State
University, San Bernardino invites applicants for a
tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level includes a strong field-based component.
starting Sept. 2015. A Ph.D. is strongly preferred at
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time of appointment; strong ABD candidates may
be considered. The successful candidate will have
demonstrated strength in the general area of igne-
ous and metamorphic petrology. Courses to be
taught could include mineralogy, optical mineralogy,
igneous and metamorphic petrology, geochemistry,
elective courses in the candidate’s field of specializa- teach and mentor students at the graduate and un-
tion, as well as a general education course in geology
and an upper division capstone course in earth sci-
ences. The appointee will be expected to advise and
work closely with undergraduate students in senior
research projects and with graduate students in in
the Earth and Environmental Sciences MS program.
The appointee will provide evidence of excellence in
teaching and ongoing scholarship, especially in the
area of combining geologic field methods with labo-
ratory approaches. The department strongly sup-
ports increasing diversity in both student and faculty
populations; under-represented minorities, women
and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. For
more information about the department, please visit
http://geology.csusb.edu.
Applications must be submitted electronically
using http://agency.governmentjobs.com/csusb/
default.cfm?transfer=1 and must include a cover
letter, a curriculum vitae, recent transcripts (official philosophy, current vitae, and names and contact in-
transcripts will be required pending an offer), state-
ments of research/professional accomplishments
and goals, and teaching philosophy and strategies,
together with the names and complete contact in-
formation of at least three references. Review of
the applications will begin Jan. 12, 2015, and will
continue until position is filled. Inquiries about
this position may be directed to Dr. Alan L. Smith
(e-mail: alsmith@csusb.edu).
California State University, San Bernardino is an
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
We consider qualified applicants for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, national ori-
gin, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual
orientation, genetic information, medical condition,
marital status, veteran status, or disability.
ASSISTANT, ASSOCIATE OR FULL
PROFESSOR, STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY/
TECTONICS, SCHOOL OF THE
ENVIRONMENT
WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY
Position #119909
Washington State University (WSU) is currently
seeking to fill a tenure-track/tenured Assistant, As-
sociate or Full Professor position in the area of
Structural Geology/Tectonics. This position is a
permanent, 9-month faculty position located on the
Pullman Campus. This position is part of a multi-
year series of new hires intended to contribute to the
growth and development of the School of the Envi-
ronment, an interdisciplinary academic unit at WSU
that focuses on Earth, Water, and the Environment.
Duties include developing and teaching undergrad-
uate and graduate courses and mentoring MS and
PhD graduate students. The successful candidate
will develop an internationally recognized research
program in structural geology/tectonics. Specific ar-
eas of emphasis within this broad field are open, but
we are particularly interested in candidates who will
develop an externally funded research program that
Required: Assistant Professor: Earned doctor-
ate in a discipline related to structural geology and
tectonics, at time of employment; record of research
accomplishments as demonstrated by peer-reviewed
publications and/or extramural grantsmanship;
demonstrated ability and/or potential to successfully
dergraduate levels. Associate Professor: in addition,
6 years of experience as an Assistant Professor or
equivalent. Professor: in addition, 6 years of expe-
rience as an Associate Professor or equivalent, and
national/international reputation in their field.
Preferred: Demonstrated ability to develop col-
laborations; teach field camp and other field-based
courses; lead field trips at the undergraduate and
graduate level; and develop a strong field-based re-
search component.
For questions about the position contact Jeff
Vervoort at (509) 335-5597; vervoort@wsu.edu.
To apply visit: https://www.wsujobs.com. Appli-
cation materials must include a letter describing how
your experience and training meet qualifications for
the position, a research plan, a statement of teaching
formation for three professional references. Screen-
ing begins January 6, 2015. EEO/AA/ADA.
ENVIRONMENTAL BIOGEOCHEMISTRY/
GEOBIOLOGY, DARTMOUTH COLLEGE
The Dept. of Earth Sciences at Dartmouth College
invites applications for a junior rank tenure-track
position in the general areas of biogeochemistry
and geobiology. We especially welcome applica-
tions from candidates with research interests that
include microbially-mediated biogeochemical inter-
actions in processes of mineralization, weathering,
and sequestration of contaminants; hydrocarbon
formation and degradation; biogeochemical cycling
in fluvial and/or cold environments, including
river-channel, floodplain, and lacustrine ecosystem
response to environmental change. Particular at-
tention will be given to candidates who combine a
focus on understanding fundamental processes with
state-of-the-art laboratory and/or field research pro-
grams that complement and contribute to ongoing
research activities in the department as well as in
Dartmouth’s Geisel School of Medicine and Thayer
School of Engineering. The successful candidate will
continue Dartmouth’s strong traditions in graduate
and undergraduate research and teaching. Teaching
responsibilities consist of three courses spread over
three of four ten-week terms.
The Dept. of Earth Sciences is home to 11 tenured
and tenure-track faculty members in the School of
Arts and Sciences, and enjoys strong Ph.D. and
M.S. programs and outstanding undergraduate
majors. To create an atmosphere supportive of re-
search, Dartmouth College offers new faculty mem-
bers grants for research-related expenses, a quarter
of sabbatical leave for each three academic years
in residence, and flexible scheduling of teaching
responsibilities.
Dartmouth College, a member of the Ivy League,
is located in Hanover, New Hampshire (on the
Vermont border). Dartmouth has a beautiful,
historic campus located in a scenic area on the Con-
necticut River. Recreational opportunities abound
all year round. To learn more about Dartmouth