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GSA TODAY | JANUARY 2016 | Geoscience Jobs & Opportunities courses, Sed/Strat, Geomorphology, Hydrogeology, CSU has a nationally recognized track record of serves as both the state geologic survey of Nevada
Soils, GIS, and courses in one’s area of expertise. partnership and outreach through efforts such as the and as a research department in the UNR College
Contributing to the department’s field courses will Cunningham Center for Leadership Development, of Science. Faculty at NBMG have tenure-track
be expected. Preference will be given to candidates Coca-Cola Space Science Center, Oxbow Meadows academic appointments, with both research and
with a background in Quaternary processes and Environmental Learning Center, and its own resi- teaching obligations.
who have demonstrated a willingness and ability dence—the Spencer House—in Oxford, England.
to work with students from diverse backgrounds. The University has two primary campus locations Position Responsibilities: Primary responsibili-
The successful candidate will be expected to work in Columbus, Georgia: the original campus on 150 ties of this position include development of produc-
closely with the university’s environmental science acres in midtown Columbus and a beautiful campus tive externally funded, research programs in the field
program and to develop a strong research program in historic downtown Columbus overlooking the of structural geology. Research will focus on struc-
involving undergraduates. Completion of the PhD is Chattahoochee River. The Columbus region, with tural geology as it relates to the tectonic evolution of
required at the time of appointment. An application more than 350,000 residents, is home to world-class Nevada, utilizing innovative approaches to detailed
that includes a cover letter, cv, statements of teaching enterprises such as Aflac, Synovus, W.C. Bradley geologic mapping, structural analysis of faults and
philosophy and research interests, and contact infor- Company, TSYS and Ft. Benning, the U.S. Army’s folds, and geochronology. The successful candi-
mation for three references should be emailed as a Maneuver Center of Excellence headquarters. For date will also be expected to contribute to under-
single pdf to Nick Lang PhD (nlang@mercyhurst. additional information about the University visit standing natural resources and geologic hazards in
edu). Applications must be received by February our website at www.ColumbusState.edu. the context of structural settings and deformational
1st, 2016 to receive full consideration. Mercyhurst events. Duties will include supervising graduate
University is an equal opportunity employer who Candidates should have an earned doctorate in students and teaching courses in the candidate’s area
encourages members of diverse groups to apply. the broad field of Earth Science, Hydrology, Envi- of expertise within the Dept. of Geological Sciences
More information about Mercyhurst may be found ronmental Science, or Engineering prior to the start and Engineering (DGSE).
at: http://www.mercyhurst.edu/. date of August 2016. Experience teaching at the
baccalaureate level is desired. Qualifications: Applicants must have a doctorate
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF HYDROLOGY in geology or a related geoscience field by the time
COLUMBUS STATE UNIVERSITY Candidates with interdisciplinary interests are of hire and a demonstrated record of research on
preferred. topics related to Structural Geology, as indicated by
The Dept. of Earth and Space Sciences at Columbus dissertation research, industry experience, and/or
State University invites applications for a tenure- Review of applications will begin immediately peer-reviewed publications. The successful candi-
track Assistant Professor position with a specializa- and will continue until the position has been filled. date must also have experience in field-oriented
tion in Hydrology/Hydrogeology to begin Fall 2016. Applications for part-time and full-time faculty research and a desire to conduct such research on
positions must include transcripts of all academic future projects. Expertise in geologic mapping,
Candidates must demonstrate potential for work, and official transcripts must be presented fault kinematics, rock mechanics, and/or geochro-
research and effective teaching of university level prior to campus visit if selected for interview. Appli- nology will be valued. Excellent communication
courses. The successful candidate will be expected cants must have the ability to meet Southern Asso- skills, as demonstrated in written application mate-
to maintain an active research program, including ciation of Colleges and Schools Commission on rials; commitment to public service; potential for,
mentoring graduate and undergraduate students, Colleges (SACSCOC) requirements, in particular a or established record of publications; and ability to
leading to publications in peer-reviewed journals; minimum of 18 graduate hours in the teaching disci- attract funding are essential. We encourage candi-
assist with academic advising; and contribute to the pline. Columbus State University is an Affirmative dates to explain achievable plans for funded research
service needs of the university. Teaching responsibil- Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, Committed to on Nevada-focused topics in Structural Geology in
ities will include: introductory geology and/or envi- Diversity in Hiring. their letters of interest.
ronmental science courses in addition to hydrology/
hydrogeology, as well as other undergraduate/ A successful criminal background check will be Salary and Date of Appointment: The posi-
graduate courses within the area of expertise. required as a condition of employment. tion will be a tenure-track faculty appointment at
the assistant professor level with an academic-year
The Dept. of Earth and Space Sciences is strongly Required Documents to Submit with Online base salary that is competitive with other research
interdisciplinary with tracks in Astrophysics and Application universities. Starting date will be July 1, 2016 or
Planetary Geology, Environmental Science, Geology, • Unofficial Transcripts shortly thereafter, depending on availability of the
and Secondary Education within the BS Earth and • Cover Letter/Letter of Application successful candidate.
Space Sciences program, as well as degree tracks in • Curriculum Vitae
Geoscience and Environmental Science within the • Statement of Teaching Philosophy To apply, please visit: https://www.unrsearch
MS Natural Sciences program. Earth and Space • Other document 1: Statement of Research Interests .com/postings/19454. Please submit a letter
Sciences faculty have a strong tradition of incorpo- • Other document 2: Contact information for 3 expressing your interest in the position and research
rating both undergraduate and graduate students in plans; names, e-mail addresses, postal addresses,
faculty research. persons willing to provide letters of reference and telephone numbers of at least three references;
All applications and required documents must a complete curriculum vitae; and electronic copies
Columbus State University provides a creative, be submitted using the Columbus State University’s of up to three of your publications to http://jobs.unr
deeply personal and relevant college experience. online employment site. To access the Columbus .edu/. Application deadline is February 1, 2016. For
Serving the Southeast while attracting students State University’s online employment site, please further information about NBMG, please consult
from around the world, Columbus State thrives visit https://columbusstate.peopleadmin.com. our website (http://www.nbmg.unr.edu).
on community partnerships to deliver excel- If you have any questions, please contact Dr.
lence for students who want to achieve personal Troy Keller, Dept. of Earth and Space Sciences, EEO/AA. Women, under-represented groups,
and professional success in an increasingly global Columbus State University, 4225 University Avenue, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are
environment. Just 100 miles southwest of Atlanta, Columbus, GA 31907; or e-mail to keller_troy@ encouraged to apply.
Columbus State University is a proud member of columbusstate.edu.
the University System of Georgia, enrolling more FACULTY POSITIONS
than 8,400 students in a wide variety of degree ASSISTANT PROFESSOR DEPARTMENT OF GEOSCIENCES
programs, from online degrees to a doctorate in (TENURE TRACK) NATIONAL TAIWAN UNIVERSITY
education. Among public regional universities The Dept. of Geosciences at NTU is seeking active
in the South, Columbus State University recently STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY scientists to fill faculty positions starting from 1st
ranked No. 46 in the “Best Colleges” rankings by NEVADA BUREAU OF MINES AND GEOLOGY August 2016.The positions are open to all fields
U.S. News & World Report. The Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology (NBMG) in geosciences, but those who have strong back-
at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) seeks ground in the fields of mineralogy and petrology,
applicants with expertise in field-oriented structural
geology. NBMG is a public service unit of UNR and
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