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GSA TODAY | NOVEMBER 2015 | Geoscience Jobs & Opportunities courses in geology; (6) directing the administration
of the department; and (7) service to the college,
university and greater academic community.
Assistant Professor (Posting 0003736): Appli-
cants are required to have a Ph.D. in geology or a
closely related field from an accredited university
with a minimum of 18 hours of graduate coursework
in geology or a closely related field. Expectations for
this position include (1) developing a consistent
and productive externally funded research program
that includes graduate and undergraduate students;
(2) excellence in instruction of general education,
advanced undergraduate and graduate-level courses;
and (3) service to the department, college, university
and greater academic community.
Instructor (Posting 0003737): Applicants are
required to have a master’s degree or Ph.D. in geology
or a closely related field from an accredited university paleoclimatic change.
with a minimum of 18 hours of graduate coursework
in geology or a closely related field. Expectations for
this position include (1) excellence in instruction
of general education and advanced undergraduate
courses in geology; (2) advisement services to under-
graduate geology students; (3) service to the depart-
ment, college and university; and (4) public outreach
and advocacy for geology in the community.
Applications must be submitted online at https://
jobs.usm.edu. Required application materials can
also be found at this website. Applications must be
completed by December 1, 2015, to ensure full consid-
eration for the chairperson position, and December
15, 2015, for the assistant professor and instructor
positions. More information about the department
can be found at www.usm.edu/geography-geology.
Founded in 1910, The University of Southern
Mississippi is a comprehensive doctoral and research-
driven university with a proud history and an eye
on the future. A dual-campus university, Southern
Miss serves students on campuses in Hattiesburg
and Long Beach, in addition to five teaching and
research sites in Mississippi and through Online at
Southern Miss. Since 2006, Southern Miss students
have collected seven Goldwater Scholarships, three
Truman Scholarships and 14 National Science
Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships. Our
Center for Undergraduate Research affords our
students meaningful research opportunities, and as
a proven leader in innovation, we conduct transfor-
mative research that translates into real-world solu-
tions. As one of a select number of institutions in the
nation accredited in art, dance, music and theatre,
we are a haven for creativity and artistic expression.
In the classroom or lab, on the playing field, or in the and Environment (paleo.gse@unil.ch), except for
performance hall, we strive to have a positive impact
not only on our students, but also the world around
us. Further information is found at www.usm.edu.
An Affirmative Action/Equal Employment
Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities
Act institution, The University of Southern Missis-
sippi encourages minorities, women, veterans and
persons with disabilities to apply.
ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
WATERSHED ANALYSIS
MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY
The Land Resources and Environmental Sciences
Dept., Montana State University, Bozeman [http://
landresources.montana.edu] seeking a talented and
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enthusiastic individual to undertake a tenure-track,
fiscal-year faculty position (63% research/ 27%
teaching/ 10% service) in watershed analysis. Details of
the position are available at [www.montana.edu/jobs/
faculty]. Screening will begin January 15, 2016, until an Stefan Schmalholz (stefan.schmalholz@unil.ch),
adequate applicant pool has been established.
PROFESSORSHIP IN PALEONTOLOGY
AND PALEOENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE
UNIVERSITY OF LAUSANNE
The Faculty of Geosciences and Environment at
the University of Lausanne invites applications
for a professorship in Paleontology and Paleoen-
vironmental Change. The position will be based at
the Institute of Earth Sciences. This professorship
is dedicated to the understanding of evolutionary
patterns during Earth history and their relationship
with paleoenvironmental, paleoceanographic and
A clear interest in fundamental research and
a process-oriented and quantitative approach is
requested. We particularly seek applicants with
interest in establishing collaborative research proj-
ects with other Earth and environmental science
disciplines. We will consider exceptional appli-
cants from other domains of relevance to Paleo-
ntology and Paleoenvironmental Change. The
successful candidate is expected to have a proven
capacity or potential of developing an internation-
ally competitive research program and to attract
external funding.
The candidate must have a sufficient back-
ground in and a strong commitment to excellence
in teaching of a range of paleontological topics,
including field courses, at both undergraduate and
graduate levels. Teaching activities will also include
participating in doctoral programs and supervising
Bachelor, Master and Ph.D. students. The ability
to teach in French should be acquired within two
years following the appointment. The appointment is
expected at the Assistant Professor level (tenure track), tion, please see pages.geo.wvu.edu/Paleobiology or
with Associate or Full Professor status achieved within
5-6 years. However, exceptionally, we will consider
outstanding candidates for direct appointment to
the Full Professor level. The University of Lausanne
is an equal opportunity employer. Applications from
women are particularly encouraged.
Application deadline: November 30, 2015
Starting date: August 1, 2016 (or as mutually
agreed).
Applications are to be submitted by e-mail only
in a single pdf file to the Faculty of Geosciences
publications that may be submitted sequentially.
The maximum file size that can be received by the
University of Lausanne e-mail system is 30 MB.
An automatic reply will acknowledge reception
of the file. In case of problem, please contact lise
.reymond@unil.ch. The application material should
include:
1. Letter of motivation
2. Curriculum Vitae including the year of birth, the
date of the Ph.D. thesis defense, and the title of
the dissertation.
3. Complete list of publications
4. Statement of research and teaching goals and
interest (not exceeding 4 pages)
5. The five most significant publications (pdf files)
6. The names and contact information of five
referees knowledgeable with your work.
For any specific enquiries, please contact Prof.
Director of the Institute of Earth Sciences.
THREE ASSISTANT PROFESSOR POSITIONS
DEPT. OF GEOLOGY & GEOGRAPHY
WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY
The Dept. of Geology and Geography at West
Virginia University seeks to fill three geology faculty
positions. Applicants should have a Ph.D. or equiva-
lent degree in geology, earth science or related field
by the start date. Review of applications for all posi-
tions will begin January 15, 2016 and continue until
each position is filled; start date for all positions is
August 15, 2016.
Paleobiology: We seek to hire a full-time
(9-month), tenure-track Assistant Professor special-
izing in Paleobiology, which could include exper-
tise in Invertebrate or Vertebrate Paleontology,
Micropaleontology, Paleoecology, Paleobotany/
Palynology, Ichnology, or related fields. The
successful candidate will be expected to develop a
vigorous externally-funded research program, teach
core undergraduate classes in paleontology, graduate
courses in the area of his/her expertise, and mentor
graduate and undergraduate students. Candidates
should demonstrate potential to establish a strong
externally-funded research program, publish in
peer-reviewed journals, and excel in teaching at the
undergraduate and graduate levels. To apply, please
visit jobs.wvu.edu and navigate to the position title
listed above. Upload (1) a single PDF file containing
a curriculum vitae, statement of research interests,
statement of teaching philosophy, and names, titles,
and full contact information for 3 references; and
(2) PDF files of up to 3 publications. In addition,
arrange for 3 letters of reference to be sent to Paleo-
biology@mail.wvu.edu. For additional informa-
contact the search chair, Amy Weislogel, at Paleo-
biology@mail.wvu.edu or (304) 293-6721.
Quantitative Structural Geology or Geome-
chanics: We seek to hire a full-time (9-month),
tenure-track Assistant Professor specializing in
quantitative structural geology with interests
in the study of fractured reservoirs and geome-
chanics. The successful candidate will be expected
to develop a vigorous externally-funded research
program, teach undergraduate classes in struc-
tural geology or geomechanics, teach graduate
courses in the area of his/her expertise, and mentor
graduate and undergraduate students. Candidates
should demonstrate potential to establish a strong
externally-funded research program, publish in
peer-reviewed journals, and excel in teaching at
the undergraduate and graduate levels. To apply,
please visit jobs.wvu.edu and navigate to the posi-
tion title listed above. Upload (1) a single PDF
file containing a curriculum vitae, statement of
research interests, statement of teaching philos-
ophy, and names, titles, and full contact informa-
tion for 3 references; and (2) PDF files of up to 3
publications. In addition, arrange for 3 letters of
reference to be sent to Geomechanics@mail.wvu
.edu. For additional information, please see pages
.geo.wvu.edu/Geomechanics or contact the search