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Geoscience Jobs & Opportunities
Ads (or cancellations) must reach the GSA advertising office interests. Examples of such courses include, but are Center for Sedimentary Basin Studies, and attract
no later than the first of the month, one month prior to the not limited to, tectonic geomorphology, critical zone and advise high-quality graduate students. Teaching
issue in which they are to be published. Contact advertising@ processes, landscape dynamics, human perturba- responsibilities will include undergraduate and
geosociety.org, +1.800.472.1988 ext. 1053, or +1.303.357.1053. tions, hydrology, or geographic information systems. graduate courses in her/his specialty and introduc-
All correspondence must include complete contact informa- tory geology. The department has a broad range
tion, including e-mail and mailing addresses. To estimate cost, The Geosciences Dept. is committed to providing of geophysical, geochemical, and computational
count 54 characters per line, including punctuation and excellent training for future geoscientists, as well as facilities, in addition to University shared facilities,
spaces. Actual cost may differ if you use capitals, boldface teaching earth science as part of a balanced liberal including the Dauphin Island Sea Lab. Depart-
type, or special characters. Rates are in U.S. dollars. arts education. Our department works closely with mental software includes industry standards such as
the Center for Environmental Studies at Williams ProMAX, Petrel, TechLog, PetroMod, Move, Petra,
Classification Per Line for Per line each College, and the successful candidate will be expected Geosoft, ArcGIS, and Matlab. Details regarding
Positions Open 1st month addt’l month to mount courses that would be cross-listed with existing research programs, equipment and facilities,
Fellowship Opportunities that program. The College is especially interested and departmental activities are at www.geo.ua.edu.
Opportunities for Students $ 9.15 (same ad) in candidates who can contribute to the growing
$ 9.15 $8.90 diversity of the academic community through their Questions should be directed to Dr. Fred Andrus
First 25 lines $8.90 teaching, scholarship and service. Enthusiasm for (fandrus@ua.edu). Applicants should go to http://
Additional lines $0.00 teaching, mentoring and advising a diverse popu- facultyjobs.ua.edu to electronically apply for this
$5.00 $5.00 lation of students is essential. Further information position. When submitting an application, candi-
$5.00 about the department can be found at http://web dates must provide a cover letter, CV, research and
.williams.edu/Geoscience/. teaching statements, and a list with the contact infor-
Positions Open mation for at least three referees. Applications will GSA TODAY | www.geosociety.org/classiads
Applicants should have a Ph.D. or dissertation be reviewed beginning December 7, 2015, and will
MARSHALL-HEAPE CHAIR IN GEOLOGY completed by the time of appointment, demon- continue until the position is filled. The University
TULANE UNIVERSITY strated teaching experience, and a vigorous research of Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative
program suitable for undergraduate student involve- Action Employer and actively seeks diversity in its
The Dept. of Earth and Environmental Sciences at ment. Deadline for applications is 30 November employees.
Tulane University invites applications for the newly 2015. We welcome applications from members of
established Marshall-Heape Chair in Geology. groups traditionally underrepresented in the field, DEPARTMENT CHAIR
We seek a scholar with an outstanding interna- and applicants are encouraged to state in their cover TENURE-TRACK ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
tional reputation who will be appointed at the Full letter how they will enhance the diversity of offer-
Professor level with tenure. We particularly seek ings and educational experiences if hired. All offers AND INSTRUCTOR
a broad-based Earth scientist who complements of employment are contingent upon completion of a DEPT. OF GEOGRAPHY AND GEOLOGY
current faculty expertise and offers potential for background check. Further information is available UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI
collaborative research. The Marshall-Heape Chair here: http://dean-faculty.williams.edu/prospective- The University of Southern Mississippi invites appli-
is expected to lead a widely recognized, externally faculty/background-check-policy/. cants for (i) a full-time, 12-month, tenure-track
funded research program that will attract Ph.D.- administrative faculty position as department chair,
level graduate students and postdoctoral scholars of Candidates should apply via Interfolio (apply. (ii) a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track faculty
the highest caliber. Teaching duties are both at the interfolio.com/32106). The letter of application position as an assistant professor of geology, and
graduate and undergraduate levels. For full consid- should include statements of teaching and research (iii) a full-time, nine-month faculty position as an
eration, applications should be received by January philosophy, curriculum vitae, and contact informa- instructor of geology in the Dept. of Geography and
10, 2016, but the position will remain open until tion for three references. Geology in the College of Science and Technology
filled. Applications should include a curriculum to begin in fall 2016 (July 1 for chair). Research and
vitae, research and teaching statements that articu- Williams College is a liberal arts institution teaching specializations that are preferred for these
late how the mission of the department would be located in the Berkshire Hills of western Massa- positions are purposely broad and include one or
enhanced, and the names and contact informa- chusetts. The college has built its reputation on more of the following: structural geology, geophysics,
tion of at least three references. Applications must outstanding teaching and scholarship and on the environmental geochemistry, mineralogy, petrog-
be submitted electronically via the following link: academic excellence of its approximately 2,000 raphy/petrology, invertebrate paleontology, stratig-
apply.interfolio.com/31900. Any inquiries may be students. Please visit the Williams College website raphy, and/or other specialties pertinent to the Gulf
directed to Dr. Torbjörn Törnqvist, Dept. of Earth (www.williams.edu). Beyond meeting fully its Coast region. These positions require colleagues to
and Environmental Sciences, Tulane University, legal obligations for non-discrimination, Williams balance a traditional geological curriculum with
6823 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, LA 70118-5698 College is committed to building a diverse and courses consistent with the candidates’ expertise.
(tor@tulane.edu). Further information about the inclusive community where members from all Department Chair (Posting 0003695): Appli-
department and university can be obtained at http:// backgrounds can live, learn, and thrive. cants are required to have a Ph.D. in geology or a
tulane.edu/sse/eens. Tulane University is an EEO/ closely related field from an accredited university
ADA/AA employer. TENURE-TRACK FACULTY POSITION with a minimum of 18 hours of graduate coursework
ENERGY GEOSCIENTIST in geology or a closely related field. Further, candi-
TENURE-TRACK FACULTY dates should have professional credentials sufficient
POSITION, WILLIAMS COLLEGE DEPT. OF GEOLOGICAL SCIENCES to be considered eligible for appointment as a full
The Geosciences Dept. at Williams College invites UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA professor. Expectations for this position include
applications for a tenure-track appointment in (1) providing leadership and direction in shared
geomorphology, at the rank of Assistant Professor, The Dept. of Geological Sciences at The University governance in areas of goal-setting and assessment,
beginning 1 July 2016. We seek a colleague who is of Alabama invites applications for a tenure-track faculty recruitment, hiring, mentoring and tenure/
committed to excellence in teaching at the under- faculty position in energy geoscience, beginning promotion evaluation; (2) providing leadership and
graduate level, who will provide a balance of August 2016, to be filled at the assistant professor guidance to advance the research capabilities and
classroom, field, and laboratory experiences for level. Candidates are invited to apply who have scholarly activities of the department; (3) promoting
our students, and who can develop a vibrant and specialties within any field of geoscience pertaining and participating in an active research agenda
productive research program that engages under- to energy exploration. Scientists with industry within the department; (4) ensuring that academic
graduates. The successful candidate will teach three experience are encouraged to apply. Candidates programs in the department maintain high stan-
courses per year (lectures plus labs). Teaching must have a strong record of research and must dards; (5) excellence in instruction of general educa-
responsibilities typically include an introductory have received a Ph.D. in geology, geophysics, or tion, advanced undergraduate, and graduate-level
course in environmental/surficial geosciences, a a related field at the time of appointment. The
departmental core course in geomorphology, and successful candidate will establish a vigorous, exter-
another upper-level course based on the candidate’s nally funded research program, develop relation-
ships with the energy industry, work closely with the
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