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individuals with disabilities. Miami does not permit,
and takes action to prevent, harassment, discrimina-
tion and retaliation. Requests for reasonable accom-
modations for disabilities should be directed to Ms.
Mary Jane Leveline at (513) 529-2027. Annual Secu-
rity and Fire Safety Report may be found at www.
MiamiOH.edu/campus-safety/annual-report/index.
html. Criminal background check required. All
campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free.
VISITING INSTRUCTOR
VISITING ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
HYDROGEOLOGY, MIAMI UNIVERSITY
The Dept. of Geology and Environmental Earth
Science at Miami University invites applications
for a temporary, full-time faculty position on the
Oxford campus, beginning August 2016. This is a
nine-month (two academic semester) appointment
that may be renewed for up to four years pending
funding availability and satisfactory performance.
The primary responsibility of this position is
teaching, including foundation courses in physical
and environmental geology, and intermediate and
upper level courses such as Water & Society and
Hydrogeology. An M.S. in geology or a related field
is required for appointment as Instructor; a Ph.D.
is preferred and is required for appointment as a
Visiting Assistant Professor. Submit cover letter,
vitae, statement of teaching philosophy and experi-
ence, unofficial copy of transcripts, and 3 letters to
reference to https://miamioh.hiretouch.com/job-
details?jobID=1862. Inquiries can be directed to
Cathy Edwards at edwardca@miamioh.edu. Review
of applications will begin on January 15, 2016 and
continue until position is filled. Miami University,
an EO/AA employer encourages applications from
minorities, women, protected veterans and indi-
viduals with disabilities. Miami does not permit, and
takes action to prevent, harassment, discrimination
and retaliation. Requests for reasonable accommo-
dations for disabilities should be directed to Ms.
Mary Jane Leveline at (513) 529-2027. Annual Secu-
rity and Fire Safety Report may be found at www.
MiamiOH.edu/campus-safety/annual-report/index.
html. Criminal background check required. All
campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free.
FULL PROFESSOR/DEPT. CHAIR
SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY
The Dept. of Geological Sciences in the College of
Sciences at the San Diego State University seeks
outstanding applicants for the position of Depart-
ment Chair. The preferred start date of the appoint-
ment is August 2016. Candidates’ particular areas
of expertise may be in any of the department’s
programs. The full advertisement and directions
for application are posted at http://apply.inter-
folio.com/32049 For questions or more infor-
mation please contact Dr. David L. Kimbrough,
Search Committee Chair at dkimbrough@
mail.sdsu.edu.
GEOSCIENCE EDUCATION
WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
Western Washington University invites applica-
tions for a tenure-track Assistant Professor starting
September 2016, with a joint appointment between
the Geology Department and the Science, Math, and
Technology Education Program (SMATE). Western
Washington University is a nationally recognized,
public, masters-granting institution located in the
Pacific Northwest at the base of the North Cascade
Mountains. The Geology Department and SMATE
Program are committed to WWU’s goal of recruiting
and retaining diverse faculty, and welcome applica-
tions from diverse candidates. The ideal candidate
will enhance our existing strengths in geoscience
teaching and science teacher preparation. An active
research program in geoscience and/or geosci-
ence education is expected. A Ph.D. by hire date is
required. Please see the full position announcement
for required and preferred qualifications: https://
jobs.wwu.edu/JobPosting.aspx?JPID=6652. To apply,
submit a curriculum vita, undergraduate and grad-
uate transcripts, statements of teaching philosophy
and research plans to WWU’s Electronic Applica-
tion System for Employment (linked to electronic
job posting). In addition, arrange for three letters
of recommendation to be mailed to chris.sutton@
wwu.edu or Chris Sutton, Geology Dept., Western
Washington University, 516 High Street, Bellingham
WA 98225-9080. Questions regarding this position
should be directed to the search committee chair,
Susan DeBari (susan.debari@wwu.edu). Review of
applications begins December 21, 2015; position is
open until filled. WWU is an EO/AA employer and
encourages applications from women, minorities,
persons with disabilities, and veterans.
TENURE TRACK POSITION
SEDIMENTARY GEOLOGY
DEPARTMENT OF GEOLOGY
APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY
The Dept. of Geology at Appalachian State Univer-
sity, Boone, North Carolina, invites applications for
a tenure-track faculty position at the level of assistant request accommodations in the application process
professor to support the teaching of an intensive,
sophomore-level course for majors and environ-
mental science students (Evolution of the Earth),
which blends an Earth systems approach with an
appreciation of planetary history. The successful
applicant should complement the present group of
course instructors (a sedimentologist and paleon-
tologist). Additional teaching responsibilities will
include an introductory course in historical geology,
with other courses possible based on applicant’s
specialty and student demand.
We seek a sedimentary geologist with research
expertise in the broad area of deep time through
investigation of the rock record. Potential areas of
expertise include (but are not limited to): carbonate
sedimentology, stratigraphy, basin analysis, paleo-
climate reconstruction, paleontology, geochro-
nology, and/or isotope geochemistry. Candidates
are expected to take advantage of the regional
geologic setting of the southern Appalachians in
their teaching. The successful candidate should have
a Ph.D. at the time of appointment and must possess
a strong commitment to both undergraduate educa-
tion and field-based research.
Applications must include a letter of interest,
curriculum vita, statements of teaching and research
interests, copies of transcripts of all college and
university work (official copies due upon employ-
ment), and the names and contact information
(including e-mail) of three referees familiar with the
applicant’s teaching and scholarship. Send applica-
tions to Dr. Cynthia Liutkus-Pierce, liutkuscm@ GSA TODAY | www.geosociety.org/classiads
appstate.edu. Review of completed applications will
begin November 9, 2015 and will continue until the
position is filled. Applicants will be notified via email
upon receipt of complete applications. Members of
the search committee will attend the GSA conference
in Baltimore, MD (Nov. 1–3, 2015) and be avail-
able to meet with potential candidates through the
GeoCareers Interview Service.
The Dept. of Geology at Appalachian State
University has 16 faculty members and more
than 120 majors. The Dept. and College of Arts
and Sciences possess an array of analytical equip-
ment that supports the research of 11 tenure-track
faculty. More information about the department
is available at our website (geology.appstate.edu).
Appalachian State is a comprehensive university
located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western
North Carolina and is a member of the University
of North Carolina System.
Appalachian State University is an Affirmative
Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. The
University does not discriminate in access to its
educational programs and activities, or with respect
to hiring or the terms and conditions of employ-
ment, on the basis of race, color, national origin,
religion, sex, gender identity and expression, polit-
ical affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic
information or sexual orientation. The University
actively promotes diversity among students and
employees, is committed to its affirmative action
plans, and seeks to deepen its applicant pools by
attracting interest from a diverse group of quali-
fied individuals. Individuals with disabilities may
by contacting Dr. Liutkus-Pierce at liutkuscm@
appstate.edu or 828-262-3049. Any offer of employ-
ment to a successful candidate will be conditioned
upon the University’s receipt of a satisfactory crim-
inal background report. Documentation of identity
and employability of the applicant will be required
before the hiring process can be finalized.
TWO POSITIONS
PROFESSOR OF GEOLOGY
GEOLOGY INSTRUCTOR
DEPT. OF BIOLOGY AND GEOLOGY
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA AIKEN
The Dept. of Biology and Geology at the Univer-
sity of South Carolina Aiken seeks applications for
two positions: a full-time, tenure-track Assistant
Professor of Geology (Ph.D. required) and a full-
time, non-tenure track Geology Instructor. We
will consider applications from any field-based
area of earth sciences that complements existing
departmental strengths. It is expected that one of
the hires may have expertise in the Critical Zone.
The successful candidates will join a diverse group
of scientists with expertise in structural geology,
petrology, tectonics, environmental restoration,
environmental remediation, and ecology. Primary
teaching responsibilities will include undergraduate
courses in introductory geology and a specialty area.
Start date: August 2016.
Apply online via http://web.usca.edu/biology/
geology-faculty-positions.dot. A cover letter, resume,
teaching philosophy, and a research statement
including how undergraduates could be involved
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