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Geoscience Jobs & Opportunities
Ads (or cancellations) must reach the GSA advertising office PROFESSOR AND HEAD
no later than the first of the month, one month prior to the DEPARTMENT OF GEOSCIENCES
issue in which they are to be published. Contact advertising@
geosociety.org, +1.800.472.1988 ext. 1053, or +1.303.357.1053. VIRGINIA TECH
All correspondence must include complete contact informa- The Dept. of Geosciences, in the College of Science
tion, including e-mail and mailing addresses. at Virginia Tech, invites applications from visionary,
Rates are in U.S. dollars. creative, and energetic leaders for the position
Per line each of Department Head. With an international repu-
tation for excellence, we are 22 faculty members,
Per Line for addt’l month 10 support staff, 2 instructors, 15 postdocs/research
scientists, 65 graduate students and 130 under-
Classification 1st month (same ad) graduates with research interests organized around
interdisciplinary studies of processes, materials,
Positions Open $9.20 $8.95 life, hazards, water, and resources. With our many
Fellowship Opportunities $9.20 $8.95 young faculty and support of new university initia-
Opportunities for Students $0.00 $5.00 tives including Beyond Boundaries (www.beyond-
$5.00 $5.00 boundaries.vt.edu), the new position offers a unique
First 25 lines opportunity to reinvent the geological sciences for
Additional lines the 21st century. Our main campus in Blacksburg
and other campuses in Northern Virginia are well-
Positions Open positioned to foster interactions with academic and GSA TODAY | www.geosociety.org/classiads
government organizations in the Washington DC
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN metro region.
TECTONICS/STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY
The successful applicant will be an advocate for
DEPARTMENT OF GEOLOGY the research and teaching missions of the depart-
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, COLLEGE PARK ment, will work to grow collaborations with groups
The Dept. of Geology at the University of Mary- across the university and nationally and internation-
land invites applications for a tenure-track assistant ally, and will focus on achieving strategic goals within
professor in Tectonics/Structural Geology, broadly the department and university. Potential candidates
defined. Possible research areas of interest include, must have a Ph.D. in Geosciences or closely related
but are not limited to: active tectonics and natural fields, demonstrated administrative and program-
hazards, basin analysis, climate–tectonics interac- matic leadership experience, a broad understanding
tions, crustal evolution, geodesy, microtectonics, of geosciences, and exceptional professional achieve-
orogenesis, planetary geology, and tectonophysics. ments as evidenced by outstanding research.
The appointee will be expected to develop and main- The appointment will be at the level of tenured
tain an active, externally funded research program Full Professor.
that will involve both graduate and undergraduate
students, and to participate fully in teaching at all Interested candidates should submit a current
levels, including structural geology. We particularly CV, letter of interest and listing of four professional
encourage applications from those who integrate references upon applying through www.jobs.vt.edu
across traditional disciplinary boundaries both posting number TR0150178 or via the link: https://
within the Dept. of Geology (http://www.geology. listings.jobs.vt.edu/postings/62036. Review of appli-
umd.edu) and throughout the College of Computer, cations will begin on Jan. 29, 2016 and will continue
Mathematics, and Natural Sciences (http://www until the position is filled. If you are an individual
.cmns.umd.edu). Candidates from underrepre- with a disability and desire an accommodation,
sented groups are encouraged to apply. please contact Ms. Sharon Collins (sharon72@
vt.edu).
A Ph.D. in Geology or a related discipline is
required at the time of appointment. The appoint- Inquiries regarding the position should be
ment may begin as early as August 1, 2016. Appli- directed to Professor Shuhai Xiao, Search Chair
cations should be submitted online at http://ejobs. (xiao@vt.edu); Dept. of Geosciences, Virginia
umd.edu/postings/38311 and should include the Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061, USA; (540) 231-6521.
following: a letter of application stating research and Further information about the Department is avail-
teaching goals; a complete CV; and contact informa- able at www.geos.vt.edu/.
tion for three (3) professional references. Review of
applications will begin in January 2016, and will be Virginia Tech does not discriminate against
ongoing until the position is filled. employees, students, or applicants on the basis of
age, color, disability, gender, national origin, polit-
The University of Maryland, College Park, an ical affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation,
equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, genetic information, veteran status, or any other
complies with all applicable federal and state laws basis protected by law.
and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and
affirmative action; all qualified applicants will ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
receive consideration for employment. The Univer- SOFT ROCK GEOLOGY
sity is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for MERCYHURST UNIVERSITY
all persons and does not discriminate on the basis The Mercyhurst University Dept. of Geology in Erie,
of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical Pennsylvania, invites applications for a tenure track
or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, Assistant Professor position to begin August 2016.
gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, We seek a soft rock-oriented geologist committed
creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal to teaching excellence in the liberal arts tradition.
appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the Teaching responsibilities may include intro geology
First Amendment, in all aspects of employment,
educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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