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IMOGENE AND HAROLD HERNDON
PROFESSORSHIP IN GEOSCIENCES
TRINITY UNIVERSITY
The Department of Geosciences at Trinity University
invites applications for the Imogene and Harold
Herndon Professorship in Geosciences. Appoint-
ment to this endowed position is at the rank of
Professor with tenure. A Ph.D. in Geosciences or
a closely aligned field is required. The position
includes a reduced teaching load and a yearly discre-
tionary budget.
We seek candidates whose research program is
widely recognized, externally funded, and provides
opportunities for meaningful involvement of under-
graduates. Demonstrated dedication to and success
in undergraduate education are required. The
successful candidate will teach introductory geosci-
ences courses, at least one upper-level course related
to environmental geoscience, and other contributions
to department and university core curricula. We are
open to a wide range of research specialties, including
but not limited to hydrogeology, aqueous geochem-
istry, soil science, climate science, and oceanography.
Trinity University (http://www.trinity.edu),
founded in 1869, is an independent, coeducational,
selective, primarily undergraduate institution with
high-quality science, liberal arts, and pre-profes-
sional programs. Trinity is among the national
leaders in percentage of graduates who earn doctor-
ates in the sciences. Undergraduate enrollment is
about 2500, with students from all areas of the U.S.
and many foreign countries. The attractive campus
overlooks downtown San Antonio, the 7th largest
city in the U.S., which is rich in heritage and ethnic
diversity. The Geosciences Department is housed
in the Center for Sciences and Innovation (https://
goo.gl/K6pSPP). The department has granted degrees
in the geosciences for over 50 years and is a member
of the Keck Geology Consortium. Further infor-
mation about the department and this search can
be found at http://www.trinity.edu/departments/
geosciences/.
Applications or letters of nomination should
be sent to herndonsearch@trinity.edu. Complete
applications must include a cover letter, curriculum
vitae, a detailed statement of undergraduate teaching
experience and philosophy, documentation and/
or evaluations of teaching effectiveness, a descrip-
tion of research plans, and the names and contact
information of four professional references. Review
of completed applications will begin on December 1,
2016. Questions about the search can be directed
to Dr. Glenn Kroeger [gkroeger@trinity.edu].
Minority and women candidates are strongly
Opportunity Employer.
PALEONTOLOGY, DEPARTMENT OF
GEOLOGY AND GEOPHYSICS AT
TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY
The Department of Geology and Geophysics at
Texas A&M University invites applications for a
tenure-track faculty position in paleontology. Areas
of interest include marine micropaleontology,
marine invertebrate paleontology, paleoecology,
paleoclimatology and biostratigraphy. Successful
applicants are expected to develop and maintain a
vigorous, externally funded research program and
demonstrate a commitment to exceptional under-
graduate and graduate teaching through effective
pedagogical techniques. We are a collaborative,
broad-based Department within the College of
Geosciences, which includes the Departments of
Oceanography, Atmospheric Science, Geography,
Texas Sea Grant, the Geochemical and Environ-
mental Research Group (GERG), and the Interna-
tional Ocean Discovery Program. Opportunities for
collaboration also exist within the Faculty of Ecology
and Evolutionary Biology, which brings together
faculty interested in Ecology and Evolutionary
Biology from across the campus.
Interested candidates should submit electronic
versions of a curriculum vita, statement of research
interests and teaching philosophy, the names and
addresses of at least three references and up to
four reprints to https://apply.interfolio.com/36752.
Screening of applications will begin October 1, 2016,
and will continue until the position is filled. A Ph.D. contribute to graduate teaching and research.
is required at the time of employment.
Texas A&M University, a land-, sea-, and space-
grant university, is located in a metropolitan area
with a dynamic and international community
of 255,000 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 Disabili-
ties Act. The University is dedicated to the goal of
building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty
and staff committed to teaching and working in a
multicultural environment. We strongly encourage
applications from women, underrepresented ethnic
groups, veterans, and persons with disabilities. Texas
A&M University also has a policy to address the
needs of dual-career partners (https://advance.tamu.
edu/dual-career-program-information/).
DIRECTOR OF THE BERG-HUGHES
CENTER FOR PETROLEUM AND
SEDIMENTARY SYSTEMS
TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY
The Department of Geology and Geophysics at
Texas A&M University invites applications for the
position of Director of the Berg-Hughes Center for
Petroleum and Sedimentary Systems. The Berg-
Hughes Center integrates geosciences, engineering
and other disciplines to collaborate with industry
and others to advance research and education in
petroleum studies.
We seek dynamic, innovative, geoscientists with
demonstrated experience in leading large, multi-
disciplinary teams and in obtaining funding from both
industry and government to become the Director of
the Berg-Hughes Center (http://berg-hughes.tamu
.edu.). This is a senior-level faculty position (Professor,
or Executive Professor) in sedimentary or petroleum
geology.
We are seeking candidates with strong accom-
plishments in applying fundamental concepts in
petroleum geosciences and engineering to grand
challenges in energy and natural resource sciences,
ranging from the pore to basin scale. Areas of exper-
tise may include, but are not limited to, sedimentary
processes, depositional environments, sequence
stratigraphy, basin architecture, basin modeling,
geologic modeling, and energy and natural resource
science. The successful applicant will be expected
to provide enlightened leadership, and effective
management of the center activities. The Berg-Hughes GSA TODAY | www.geosociety.org/classiads
Center Director must possess the ability to engage
industry other colleges and government entities in
initiatives that advance scientific and technical fron-
tiers. The Director must have working knowledge
of petroleum engineering and the ability to bridge
geosciences with engineering disciplines. This posi-
tion will also engage faculty and industrial leaders to
ensure that students participating in center activi-
ties become tomorrow’s leaders. The Director will
be expected to establish a vigorous and externally
funded research program in collaboration with
faculty in the Department of Geology & Geophysics,
other research units in the College of Geosciences,
the Department of Petroleum Engineering, the Texas
A&M Energy Institute and the petroleum industry.
The successful candidate will also be expected to
mentor junior faculty and graduate students and
Interested candidates should submit electronic
versions of a curriculum vita, statements of research
interest and teaching philosophy, leadership philos-
ophy, funding history, and the names and email
addresses of at least three references, and up to
four reprints at https://apply.interfolio.com/36755.
Screening of applications will begin October 1, 2016
and will continue until the position is filled. A Ph.D.
or a M.S. with greater than 20 years industry experi-
ence, or industry engagement is required at the time
of employment.
The Berg-Hughes Center for Petroleum and Sedi-
mentary Systems is a comprehensive program that
integrates geosciences, engineering and related disci-
plines, including the Department of Geology and
Geophysics and the Crisman Institute for Petroleum
Research in the Harold Vance Department of Petro-
leum Engineering. The Department of Geology and
Geophysics (geoweb.tamu.edu) is part of the College
of Geosciences, which also includes the Departments
of Atmospheric Sciences, Geography, Oceanog-
raphy, as well as Sea Grant, the Geochemical and
Environmental Research Group (GERG), and the
Integrated Ocean Discovery Program (lODP).
Texas A&M University, a land-, sea-, and
space-grant university is located in a metropolitan
area with a dynamic and international commu-
nity of 255,000 people. Texas A&M University is
an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer
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