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GSA TODAY | DECEMBER 2015 | Geoscience Jobs & Opportunities
30 at the Assistant Professor level and will be expected
preference will be given to candidates who would
complement and interact with our existing strengths
in the structural and metamorphic evolution of the
lithosphere, economic geology, geothermal systems,
and natural hazards. Interested applicants must have
a doctorate in geology or a related geoscience field
by the time of hire. The Department is part of the
Mackay School of Earth Sciences and Engineering,
which also includes two state-funded Earth Science
units, the Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology
and the Nevada Seismological Laboratory. More
information about the Department can be found at
http://www.unr.edu/geology.
Applications are due by December 31, 2015, and
review will begin shortly after. All interested applicants written communication skills, evidence of teaching
should view the application and submit their materials
at http://www.unrsearch.com/postings/19324.
Materials that will need to be uploaded include
a cover letter, CV, statement of research, statement
of teaching philosophy, and complete contact infor-
mation for at least three letters of reference. We are
expecting to fill the position by May 1, 2016, with
a start date of July 1, 2016. Questions regarding the
search may be addressed to the head of the search
committee, Dr. Greg Arehart, at arehart@unr.edu.
The University of Nevada, Reno is an Equal Oppor-
tunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women and
underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
ROGER E. DEANE
POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW
DEPARTMENT OF EARTH SCIENCES
UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO
The Department of Earth Sciences at the Univer-
sity of Toronto invites applications for the Roger E.
Deane Postdoctoral Fellowship, a highly competitive
fellowship in any field of Earth Science. The depart-
ment is interested in supporting innovative research
and outstanding young geoscientists to work in
collaboration with one or more faculty members.
Applicants are encouraged to contact potential hosts
in advance to discuss areas of common interest.
The Deane Postdoctoral Fellowship has an annual
salary of CAD$50,000 and is awarded for a one-year
period, with an anticipated extension for a second
year. Anticipated start date is Sept. 2016, but earlier
start dates are possible.
Application: A complete application includes:
a curriculum vitae, a research proposal (2 pages
maximum excluding references), and the names
& addresses of at least three references. Deadline:
Applications are due January 15, 2016. Submit
electronic PDF applications to: Ampy Tolentino,
geol_sec@es.utoronto.ca (subject line: Deane Post-
doctoral Fellowship).
Employment as Postdoctoral Fellow at the
University of Toronto is covered by the terms of the
CUPE 3902 Unit 5 Collective Agreement.
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY/
APPLIED BIOGEOSCIENCES
WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY
The Department of Geosciences at Weber State
University invites applications for a tenure-track
position starting Fall 2016. We seek a person with
expertise in Environmental Geochemistry, Envi-
ronmental Mineralogy, and/or Applied Biogeosci-
ences. The successful candidate will be appointed
to: (1) teach upper-division courses in area(s) of
expertise and lower- division courses as required,
(2) establish an active and sustained research
program that includes mentoring undergraduate
students, (3) seek external funding in support
of teaching or research, (4) establish collabora-
tions with colleagues in the College of Science; and
(5) contribute to the development of new interdisci-
plinary curricula including a planned environmental/
sustainability science program.
Minimum Requirements include: A Ph.D. in
Geology or related field (candidates who expect to
complete a Ph.D. by the beginning of the Fall 2016
semester also will be considered), excellent verbal and
excellence and interest in using active-learning pedago-
gies, and a demonstrated commitment to conducting
high-quality research, to mentoring undergraduate
researchers, and to integrating research interests into
the classroom.
Preferred qualifications include: Ability to forge
connections along disciplinary interfaces to address
environmental/sustainability opportunities and
challenges, postdoctoral experience, and ability to
build connections with local industries or govern-
ment agencies.
To learn more about the position, and to apply,
please visit http://jobs.weber.edu. To apply, please
complete the online application and attach a cover
letter, statements of teaching philosophy and research
plans, a CV, and unofficial transcripts. In addition,
three letters of reference that address the candidate’s
qualifications for this position must be mailed to Dr.
Rick Ford, Search Committee Chair, Department of
Geosciences, Weber State University, 1415 Edvalson
St. - Dept. 2507, Ogden, UT 84408-2507. Highest
priority will be given to applications received by
January 4, 2016, although screening will continue
until the position is filled.
A criminal background check is required as a
condition of employment.
EOE/Minorities/Females/Vets/Disability.
VISITING ASSISTANT OR
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR IN PETROLOGY
AND MINERALOGY, DEPARTMENT OF
GEOLOGY AND GEOPHYSICS
TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY
The Department of Geology and Geophysics at Texas
A&M University invites applications for a full-time,
non-tenure track position at the rank of Visiting
Assistant or Associate Professor to teach courses in
Petrology, Mineralogy, and Mineral Resources. The
position is a nine-month appointment beginning
January 1, 2016, contingently renewable for up to
three years. Responsibilities consist of teaching at least minor, a geography education endorsement, a GIS
four courses per academic year in some combination
of Mineralogy, Petrology, and/or Mineral Resources.
The department will support the successful candidate’s
pursuit of independent research and development of
a professional academic portfolio, with the opportu-
nity to collaborate with students and colleagues in the
College of Geosciences, including the Berg-Hughes
Center for Sedimentary and Petroleum Systems, the
Center for Tectonophysics and the Deep Crust and
Mantle Group.
For more information about TAMU, the College
of Geosciences and the Department of Geology and
Geophysics, see http://geoweb.tamu.edu/.
A Ph.D. with specialization in mineralogy or
petrology at the time of appointment is required, but
ABD candidates also will be considered. Interested
candidates should submit electronic versions of a
curriculum vita, statement of research interests and
teaching philosophy, the names and email addresses
of at least three references, and up to four reprints
by email attachments, to the Chair of the Miner-
alogy/Petrology Search Committee (petrosearch@
geos.tamu.edu). Screening of applications will begin
November 1, 2015, and continue until a suitable
candidate is appointed. The Department of Geology
and Geophysics is part of the College of Geosciences,
which also includes the Departments of Atmo-
spheric Sciences, Geography, and Oceanography,
Sea Grant, the Geochemical and Environmental
Research Group (GERG), and the Integrated Ocean
Drilling Program (IODP). Texas A&M University, a
land-, sea-, and space-grant university is located in a
metropolitan area with a dynamic and international
community of 172,000 people. Texas A&M University
is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer
committed to excellence through the recruitment and
retention of a diverse faculty and student body and
compliance with the American with Disabilities Act.
We encourage applications from minorities, women,
veterans, and persons with disabilities. Texas A&M
University also has a policy of being responsive to the
needs of dual-career partners.
TENURE-TRACK ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY
DEPARTMENT OF EARTH SCIENCE
UTAH VALLEY UNIVERSITY
OREM, UTAH. The Department of Earth Science at
Utah Valley University (UVU) invites applications
for a full-time, tenure-track position in Physical
Geography, to begin August 2016. The successful
candidate will have a Ph.D. in physical geog-
raphy or a closely related field, as well as a demon-
strated commitment to excellence in undergraduate
teaching. Expertise in GIS and remote sensing is
highly valued by our program. Responsibilities
will include teaching introductory and upper divi-
sion courses in the candidate’s area of expertise, as
well as engaging in some combination of research,
supervision of undergraduate research, activity in
professional organizations, continuing education,
and service.
UVU is a fast-growing comprehensive state
institution with an enrollment of over 30,000
students. UVU values student-centered instruc-
tion and provides strong support for undergrad-
uate research. The Department of Earth Science
consists of 13 faculty and 2 full time staff members,
excellent facilities, and B.S. programs in Geology,
Environmental Science & Management, and Earth
Science Education. The department’s Geography
program has expanded with the addition of a new
certificate program, and plans to develop a B.S. in
Geography.
UVU is located at the foot of the Wasatch
Mountains 40 minutes south of downtown Salt
Lake City. The area offers outstanding outdoor
recreation opportunities and a vibrant cultural
scene including highly acclaimed ballet, symphony
and outdoor concert series. For more information,
please visit www.uvu.edu/earthscience, contact