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GSA TODAY | SEPTEMBER 2016 | Geoscience Jobs & Opportunities TENURE-TRACK FACULTY POSITION
ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS MODELER
BOSTON COLLEGE
The Dept. of Earth and Environmental Sciences at
Boston College invites applications for a tenure-
track Assistant Professor with an expertise in quan-
titative/computational modeling of integrated earth
systems: A geodynamic and/or hydrologic modeler
who explores the physical, chemical, and/or biolog-
ical interrelationships among diverse environmental
and earth systems at the regional to global scale.
The candidate should have broad research interests
compatible with those of the current faculty in our
Dept. of Earth and Environmental Sciences and
potentially with faculty in the Biology, Chemistry,
Physics, Computer Science and/or Mathematics
departments. Areas of research expertise could
include (but are not limited to): modeling of the
interactions of ice-sheet dynamics, sea-level rise and
climate change; modeling the exchange of water,
carbon, energy, or pollutants between the terrestrial
hydrosphere, cryosphere, ocean, atmosphere, and
lithosphere; and modeling crustal deformation and
mantle flow as it influences surface topography and
climate. The successful candidate will be expected
to develop a vigorous externally funded research
program integrated with excellence in teaching
within the Earth and Environmental Science curric-
ulum at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Information on the department, its faculty and
research strengths can be viewed at http://www
.bc.edu/eesciences.
Applicants should send a curriculum vita, state-
ments of teaching and research interests, and the
names and contact information of at least three refer-
ences to https://apply.interfolio.com/36250. Review of
applications will begin on November 1, 2016. Inqui-
ries may be directed to Prof. Noah Snyder, Search
Committee Chair (noah.snyder@bc.edu).
TENURE-TRACK FACULTY POSITION
DEPARTMENT OF GEOLOGY
WASHINGTON AND LEE UNIVERSITY
The Geology Dept. at Washington and Lee Univer-
sity, Lexington, Virginia, seeks applications for a
tenure-track assistant professor in environmental
geochemistry starting in fall 2017. PhD required
at the time of appointment. Courses taught by
the successful candidate will include hydrology,
geochemistry, and environmental field methods at
the major level, and physical geology at the intro-
ductory level. We seek a dynamic, creative teacher/
scholar, dedicated to diverse teaching approaches,
enthusiastic about teaching intensive field-based
geology courses, and able to develop a strong
research program including collaboration with
undergraduates. W&L and the Geology Dept. value
excellence in scholarship, meaningful engagement in
professional activities, sustainability, and the devel- sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
opment of a campus climate that supports equality
and diversity among its faculty, staff, and students.
W&L is a nationally ranked, highly selective liberal
arts college. The Department (geology.wlu.edu) has
excellent facilities and resources, makes great use
of the Appalachians in field courses and labs, and
belongs to the Keck Geology Consortium. Appli-
cations should include curriculum vitae; teaching
statement including teaching interests/experience;
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research statement; and contact information for
3 referees. Apply via email to wilsons@wlu.edu.
Please address to Lisa Greer, Chair, Geology Dept.,
Washington and Lee University. Initial review of
applications will begin Sept. 1; we will be avail-
able to meet with potential candidates at the fall
GSA meeting in Denver. Review will continue until
the position is filled. The University is an Equal
Opportunity Employer.
TENURE-TRACK ASSISTANT
PROFESSOR POSITIONS,
FACULTY CLUSTER HIRE
IN EARTH SURFACE PROCESSES
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
SANTA BARBARA
The University of California Santa Barbara
announces a multidisciplinary cluster hire of four
outstanding scientists, to further strengthen its
world class Earth surface process teaching and
research mission. We seek dynamic researchers who
are at the forefront of advancing theory, measure-
ments and understanding in terrestrial Earth Surface
Processes from disciplines including climatology,
geochemistry, geology, geomorphology, hydrology
and soil science. The cluster hire will build on UC
Santa Barbara’s foundation strengths in physical
geography and Earth and environmental sciences.
Successful hires will contribute to improving our
understanding of the characteristics and functioning
of the entire planet, and especially its terrestrial
surface through the study of the complex interac-
tions among atmosphere, geosphere, hydrosphere,
biosphere, cryosphere, including their alteration by,
and impact on, human activity. We will give prefer-
ence to candidates with demonstrated expertise in
one or more quantitative techniques including field
measurement, remote sensing, modeling, and theory
and candidates who, based on research and teaching
proficiency, would fit into one of the following: the
Bren School of Environmental Science and Manage-
ment, the Dept. of Earth Science, and the Dept. of
Geography. Applications will be reviewed starting
October 31, 2016 with expected appointments on
July 1, 2017. Please see the following website for a
more complete description of the positions http://
www.eri.ucsb.edu/escluster. To be considered for
one of the four available positions, apply electroni-
cally at: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/. Applications
completed by October 31st, 2016 will receive fullest
consideration, but each department will continue
reviewing applicant files until that position is filled.
The school is especially interested in candidates
who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of
the academic community through research, teaching
and service. The University of California is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all
qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion,
origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or
any other characteristic protected by law.
HYDROLOGY/HYDROGEOLOGY
DEPARTMENT OF EARTH SCIENCES
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
The Dept. of Earth Sciences in the College of Science
and Engineering at the University of Minnesota
—Twin Cities is soliciting applications for a tenure-
track faculty position in hydrology/hydrogeology at
the assistant professor level. Exceptional candidates
at the associate professor level will also be considered.
This position will carry with it additional resources
from the Gibson Endowed Fund for research activi-
ties over the first five years of the appointment.
Areas of research for this position could include
physical, chemical, and/or biological aspects of
hydrology or hydrogeology. Frontier topics of
interest in this field include, among others, research
at non-traditional spatial scales, grand challenges
in water resource sustainability and security,
novel measurement techniques and datasets, and
links between the study of hydrological systems
and subsurface geology, other portions of the
earth system, and/or other disciplines, as well as
other topics. The successful candidate is expected
to develop a vigorous research program, attract
external funding, and contribute to the instruction,
research, and service efforts of the department. A
Ph.D. in earth sciences or a related field is required at
the time of appointment.
The Dept. of Earth Sciences is a vibrant interdis-
ciplinary department whose research ranges from
geobiology to deep earth dynamics. Alongside our
commitment to excellence in scholarship, we seek
to further the University of Minnesota’s land-grant
mission through developing ties with industry and/
or governmental agencies that benefit the needs
of our students, the state of Minnesota, and the
broader community. The Department is in the N.H.
Winchell School of Earth Sciences (http://www
.esci.umn.edu/), which also includes the Institute for
Rock Magnetism, the Limnological Research Center/
National Lacustrine Core Facility/Continental Scien-
tific Drilling Coordination Office, the Minnesota
Geological Survey, the National Center for Earth-
surface Dynamics, and the Polar Geospatial Center.
Other affiliated research units at the University include
the Saint Anthony Falls Laboratory and the Institute
on the Environment. The appointee will have access
to large-scale computing facilities (Minnesota Super-
computer Institute, Digital Technology Center)
and the interdisciplinary Water Resources graduate
program.
Materials Required
• A one-page letter of intent.
• A CV with a list of publications.
• A statement of research and teaching interests.
• Names and contact information of three referees
who can address the candidate’s research and
teaching potential.
Applications must be completed online at http://
www1.umn.edu/ohr/employment/ —Search for Job
Opening ID: 311335.
The review of applications will begin October 14,
2016. Applications will continue to be accepted until
the position is filled. Questions may be directed to
Prof. Jake Bailey (baileyj@umn.edu).
The University of Minnesota provides equal
access to and opportunity in its programs, facili-
ties, and employment without regard to race, color,
creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital
status, disability, public assistance status, veteran
status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender
expression. The University supports the work-life
balance of its faculty.