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GSA TODAY | SEPTEMBER 2015 | Geoscience Jobs & Opportunities ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF GEOSCIENCES,
ENVIRONMENTAL GEOLOGY
PACIFIC LUTHERAN UNIVERSITY
The Dept. of Geosciences at Pacific Lutheran
University invites applications for a tenure-track
position in environmental geology at the level of
Assistant Professor to begin September 1, 2016. A
commitment to excellence in teaching at a predomi-
nately undergraduate institution and a dedication
to establishing a field-based research program that
engages students are expected. Teaching responsi-
bilities will include hydrogeology, an upper division
course in one’s expertise, the gateway course for
the major (GEOS 201), and topical lower division
geoscience courses. Participation in extended field
trip experiences, the general education program, and
mentoring senior capstone research projects is also
expected. Ph.D. in Geology or closely related field is
required. ABD will be considered, but Ph.D. must be
in hand by September 1, 2016.
PLU is a comprehensive university of 3500
students offering a curriculum integrating the
liberal arts and professional programs. Located in a
uniquely scenic region of the Pacific Northwest, the
university’s campus is 40 miles south of Seattle and
40 miles west of Mount Rainier near Tacoma, Wash-
ington. AA/EOE.
Submit application at http://employment.plu
.edu/. Required materials: cover letter, c.v., state-
ment of teaching philosophy, unofficial undergrad-
uate and graduate transcripts, and potential research
plans with undergraduates. Three confidential letters
of recommendation will also be requested by PLU
upon application. Review of applications will begin
October 1, 2015, but the position will remain open
until filled. For questions or more information,
please contact Dr. Peter Davis, Search Committee
Chair at +1-253-538-5770 or davispb@plu.edu.
TENURE-TRACK
GEOSCIENCE AND WATER SUSTAINABILITY
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH
The Dept. of Geology and Environmental Science
seeks to expand its expertise related to water sustain-
ability in a changing climate and invites applica-
tions for a tenure-track assistant professor pending
budgetary approval. Given the recent, profound
shifts in water balance and those anticipated in
the near future, the Department seeks to develop
capacity to understand these issues of regional,
national and global importance. We are seeking a
geoscientist with expertise in characterizing hydro-
logic changes associated with climatic shifts and
developing adaptation strategies allowing society to
sustainably adjust to these shifts. Our goal is to hire a vitae; (2) submit PDF files of up to 3 publications;
colleague who uses a combination of field measure-
ments and observations, remote sensing, and/
or modeling to better understand water-climate-
human interactions in the critical zone. Specific
areas of interest could include, but are not limited
to: catchment hydrology in urban, managed, and
natural systems; land-atmosphere interactions; soil
moisture analysis; the interacting roles of climate
variability and land use change on hydrologic
processes; or physical models of ecohydrologic and
hydropedologic processes from the plot to the global
scale. The successful candidate will complement
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existing research clusters and establish an exter-
nally- funded, internationally recognized research
program. Teaching duties include undergraduate
and graduate courses in the candidate’s area of
expertise. Review of applicants will begin on October
15, 2015 and continue until the position is filled. A
Ph.D. is required at the time of appointment, with
the position scheduled to begin in Fall 2016, subject
to budgetary approval. Please apply online to:
https://facultysearch.as.pitt.edu/apply/index/OTY=.
Applications should include: (1) a cover letter;
(2) a CV; (3) statements of research and teaching
interests; (4) names and contact information of four
references; and (5) copies of three relevant publi-
cations. Direct questions to the Search Committee
Chair, Dr. Daniel Bain, dbain@pitt.edu, +1-412-
624-8766. The University of Pittsburgh is an Affir-
mative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and
values equality of opportunity, human dignity and
diversity. The University of Pittsburgh is the fifth
largest recipient of federally sponsored research
funding among U.S. universities and has $900
million in annual research and development expen-
ditures. Located in an urban setting, the University
campus offers easy access to potential research,
teaching and outreach venues including the Carnegie
Museum of Natural History, the Carnegie Science
Center, several urban watersheds, and proximity to
long-term experimental catchments (Fernow, West
Virginia). Pittsburgh is experiencing a “green renais-
sance” and is consistently ranked among the top
places to live, work, and visit in the U.S.
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
MINERALOGY-PETROLOGY-EARTH
MATERIALS
WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY
The Dept. of Geology and Geography at West
Virginia University seeks to hire a tenure track Assis-
tant Professor specializing in Earth Materials. This
could include expertise in Igneous, Metamorphic,
Sedimentary or Organic Petrology, Mineralogy,
Geomicrobiology or related fields. The successful
candidate will be expected to develop a vigorous
externally-funded research program, to teach core
undergraduate classes covering the origins of rocks
and minerals as well as graduate courses in the area of
his/her expertise, and to mentor graduate students.
Requirements include a Ph.D. or equivalent
doctoral degree in Earth Science or a closely related
field by the start date, evidence of potential to estab- goal of building a culturally diverse and inclusive
lish a strong externally-funded research program, to
publish in peer-reviewed journals, and to excel in
teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Qualified applicants should: (1) submit a single
PDF file including a statement of research interests, a
statement of teaching philosophy, and a curriculum
and (3) arrange for three letters of reference to be
sent. All documents should go to earthmaterials@
mail.wvu.edu.
Review of applications will begin Sept. 30, 2015
and continue until the position is filled. The antici-
pated start date is August of 2016.
For additional information, please see http://
pages.geo.wvu.edu/earthmaterials or contact
the search chair: Jaime Toro at earthmaterials@
mail.wvu.edu or +1-304-293 9817.
West Virginia University is an EEO/Affirma-
tive Action Employer and welcomes applications
from all qualified individuals, including minorities,
females, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.
STRUCTURAL GEOLOGIST
NEOTECTONICS, GEOLOGY
MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY
The Dept. of Geography, Geology and Planning
invites applications for a tenure-track position in
Geology at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin in
either January 2016 or August 2016 with an emphasis
in either Structural Geology or Neotectonics.
A Ph.D. (or ABD) in Geology or a closely related
field is required at time of appointment. Require-
ments include a commitment to undergraduate-
and Master’s-level teaching as well as research exper-
tise and interest at a level appropriate to supervise
Master’s-level thesis projects. The successful appli-
cant will teach an undergraduate course in structural
geology and one or more upper-level courses in his
or her specialty. Additionally, the individual will also
teach introductory-level geology courses, and partic-
ipate in department-level field trips. Post-doctoral
research experience and evidence of teaching effec-
tiveness would be advantageous. Applicants must
be able to demonstrate knowledge of and the ability
to work in an environment that encourages an
understanding of, respect for, and development
of skills to engage with those of other cultures or
diverse backgrounds.
The Department grants undergraduate degrees in
Geology, Geography, Planning, Geospatial Science,
and Earth Science Education and an M.S. in Geospa-
tial Science in Geography, Geology and Planning.
The successful applicant would be expected to teach
and advise in the undergraduate program in Geology
and in the department’s graduate program.
Qualified applicants should apply online at
https://jobs.missouristate.edu and upload a single
PDF that includes a letter of application, current
curriculum vitae, detailed research plan, statement
of teaching philosophy, and contact information
for 3–5 professional references. The evaluation of
applications will begin September 15, 2015, and
will continue until a successful candidate is found.
Further information can be obtained at +1-417-
836-5800 or visit our web site at http://geosciences.
missouristate.edu. The University is dedicated to the
faculty and staff committed to teaching and working
in a multicultural environment and strongly encour-
ages applications from women, persons from under-
represented ethnic and racial groups, individuals
with disabilities and covered veterans. Employment
will require a criminal background check at Univer-
sity expense. Missouri State University is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Minority/Female/
Veterans/Disability employer and institution.
TWO POSITIONS:
STRATIGRAPHY/SEDIMENTOLOGY
AND GEOMORPHOLOGY/CLIMATOLOGY
DENISON UNIVERSITY
Denison University invites applications for two
tenure track positions in the Department of