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GSA TODAY | FEBRUARY 2015 | Geoscience Jobs & Opportunities achievable plans for funded research on Nevada-
focused topics in geothermal energy in their letters
of interest. In addition, preference will be given to
candidates who understand NBMG’s role as the state
geological survey of Nevada, especially to those who
can articulate a plan of how NBMG can better serve
stakeholders (citizens, government, and industry)
on issues related to geothermal resources.
Salary and Date of Appointment: The position
will be a tenure-track faculty appointment at the
associate professor level with an academic-year base
salary that is competitive with other research univer-
sities. Starting date will be July 1, 2015, or shortly
thereafter, depending on availability of the successful
candidate.
Application: Please submit a letter expressing
your interest in the position, research plans; names,
e-mail, postal addresses, and telephone numbers of
at least three references; a complete vita; and elec-
tronic copies of up to three of your publications to
https://www.unrsearch.com/postings/16685. Appli-
cation deadline is March 1, 2015. For further infor-
mation about NBMG, please consult our website
(www.nbmg.unr.edu).
The University of Nevada, Reno is committed to
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action
in recruitment of its students and employees and
does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, reli- SURVEY DIRECTOR AND STATE GEOLOGIST
gion, sex, age, creed, national origin, veteran status,
physical or mental disability, and sexual orienta-
tion. The University of Nevada employs only United
States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work
in the United States. Women and underrepresented
groups are encouraged to apply.
VISITING ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
OF GEOLOGY, ENERGY
ALLEGHENY COLLEGE
The Geology Dept. at Allegheny College invites
applicants for a full-time two-year appointment
in energy, starting fall 2015, with the possibility of
a two-year renewal and eventual conversion to a
tenure-track contract. A Ph.D. is preferred at the
time of appointment but strong ABD candidates
will be considered. We seek a geoscientist with
demonstrated experience in an energy-related field
to develop and teach one to two new courses in
energy and to help shape a new interdisciplinary
minor in energy and society. Our vision for this
position is to provide students with rigorous tech-
nical training in energy fundamentals, grounded in
the geosciences. We seek a candidate who can work
with others to analyze the political, economic, and
other societal facets necessary to manage properly
our existing fossil fuels while we develop and imple-
ment sustainable future energy resources. Successful
candidates will have a strong commitment to liberal
arts undergraduate education and will work as part
of a small and active Geology departmental team.
Applied work in the energy industry and/or teaching
experience will be assets. The appointee will advise
and work closely with undergraduate students in
course work and advising, including senior research
projects, and will provide evidence of excellence in
teaching and ongoing scholarship. Other teaching
will include physical and/or environmental geology,
college-wide first-year/sophomore seminars, and/
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or additional Geology Dept. courses based on the
expertise of the candidate and needs of the depart-
ment. The teaching load will be two lab courses or
three non-lab courses per semester.
Allegheny College is a highly selective private
liberal arts college with a dedicated faculty of
teacher-scholars. The Dept. of Geology has a tradi-
tion of high-quality undergraduate education and
active involvement of students in research. Facilities (orme@geog.ucla.edu), visit our website (www
include a computer lab with GIS software, Geoprobe
drill rig, Rigaku Miniflex XRD, Dionex Ion Chro-
matograph, Perkin Elmer Flame/Furnace AAS, JEOL
SEM-EDS-CL, and well-equipped instructional
labs. Applicants should send electronic copies of a
letter of application, teaching statement, research
statement, cv, transcripts, and have three letters of
reference sent to: Energy Search, Dept. of Geology,
Allegheny College, Meadville, PA 16335, GeoEner-
gySearch2015@allegheny.edu. Review of applica-
tions will begin February 16, 2015. More informa-
tion on Allegheny College and the Dept. of Geology
may be obtained at http://sites.allegheny.edu/geo/.
Applicant must be authorized to work in the United
States to be considered. Allegheny College is an
Equal Opportunity Employer, with a strong insti-
tutional commitment to develop a diverse faculty
and staff. Women, veterans, and members of other
under-represented groups are encouraged to apply.
WISCONSIN GEOLOGICAL AND
NATURAL HISTORY SURVEY
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN–EXTENSION
Madison, Wisconsin, is home to the State Capitol,
the flagship campus of the University of Wisconsin
System, and the Wisconsin Geological Survey.
Surrounded by lakes, our bike-friendly college
town is a vibrant hub of art, music, local foods, and
outdoor activities. Our city consistently ranks as a
top place to live, work, and play.
The University of Wisconsin–Extension (an
EEO/AA employer) is seeking a Ph.D.-level
geoscientist to serve as Survey Director and State
Geologist. The Survey employs 26 professionals
and has an average annual budget of $2 million.
Our academic atmosphere, focus on research
and outreach, and compact size set the WGNHS
apart from most geological research organiza-
tions. A complete position description is available
at: http://WisconsinGeologicalSurvey.org/jobs.
Application deadline: February 28, 2015.
Opportunities for Students
Graduate Student Research Fellowship on the
Early Earth History of the White/Inyo Range,
California. The University of California, White
Mountain Research Center invites graduate students
in geology to apply for the Clem Nelson Graduate
Student Research Fellowship. In honor of Clemens
Nelson, Professor Emeritus, UCLA Dept. of Earth
and Space Sciences, and long-time WMRC affil-
iate, one $3,500.00 award is available for graduate
student research on the Early Earth History of the
White/Inyo Range in California. Clem Nelson was
a world authority on Late Precambrian and Early
Cambrian geology, particularly fossils from early-
middle Cambrian time. Use of the Clem Nelson
Trilobite Collection (www.wmrc.edu/projects/trilo-
bites/default.html) is encouraged but not required.
The award may be used for WMRC room and board,
research supplies, and travel. The submission dead-
line for application and three letters of reference is
May 31, 2015. Application is available at www.wmrc.
edu/student/default.html. For further information
please contact Dr. Antony Orme, Director, WMRC
.wmrc.edu), or phone WMRC (+1-760-873-4344).
Philmont Scout Ranch
Volunteer Geologist
Program
Cimarron, New Mexico, USA
Sponsored by the Rocky Mountain
Association of Geologists
Volunteer to teach and
demonstrate area geology in back-
country New Mexico this summer!
Philmont Scout Ranch is one of three
national high-adventure bases owned and
operated by the Boy Scouts of America.
Located in the southern Sangre de Cristo
Mountains of northern New Mexico,
Philmont is a 137,000-acre ranch dedicated
to outdoor activities. The twelve-day
backpacking experience serves more than
27,000 high-school-age boys and girls from
all over the USA as well as several foreign
countries. Learn more about the geology
of the area at http://pubs.usgs.gov/pp/
pp_505/html/pdf.html.
Fifty-four volunteer positions are open this
year, to be filled on a first-come, first-served
basis. Volunteers will receive a sign-up packet
with scout applications (you have to be a scout,
at least for the summer!), medical forms,
and brochures in May 2015. Students
who would like to volunteer must show proof
of enrollment in a graduate-level program.
The 2015 season begins on Saturday, 13 June;
the last week of the program begins
on Saturday, 8 August.
For more information and to sign up,
contact Ed Warner, 62 South Ash Street,
Denver, CO 80246, USA, +1-303-331-7737,
ewarn@ix.netcom.com. Alternate contact:
Bob Horning, P.O. Box 460, Tesuque, NM
87574, USA, +1-505-820-9290, rrhorning@
gmail.com.