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Positions Open women, persons with disabilities, protected veter- ates. We are particularly interested in candidates
ans, and underrepresented minorities. who take an interdisciplinary approach to climate
FACULTY POSITION IN GEOCHEMISTRY science, and who will be likely to develop research
YALE UNIVERSITY TENURE-TRACK ASSISTANT and teaching collaborations across departmental
PROFESSOR boundaries.
The Dept. of Geology & Geophysics at Yale Uni-
versity invites applications for an open-rank fac- IN SEDIMENTARY GEOLOGY The successful candidate will teach three
ulty appointment in the broad area of geochemistry TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY courses per year (lectures plus labs). Teaching
at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or responsibilities are likely to include an introduc-
Professor level. Relevant fields include (but are not The Dept. of Geosciences at Texas Tech University tory course in weather and climate, as well as
limited to) geochemical cycling, biogeochemistry, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant higher-level courses based on the candidate’s
geomicrobiology, cosmology, planetary evolution, Professor position in the broader field of sedimen- interests. Examples of such courses include, but
petrology, and Earth surface processes. tary geology to begin in fall 2018. Applicants who are not limited to: climate system analysis and pre-
demonstrate skills in carbonate sedimentology, diction; physical climatology; climate and society;
We seek candidates with outstanding prospects paleoclimatology, basin analysis, or micropaleon- hydroclimatology; applied climatology; climate
for research, scholarly leadership, and teach- tology will be preferred. The ideal candidate will engineering; climate dynamics; economics of cli-
ing excellence who will complement the existing employ a combination of field, laboratory and/or mate change; statistical analysis of climatologic
strengths of the department. A successful applicant computational techniques and be willing to par- data; GIS/remote sensing; environmental man-
will develop and implement independent, exter- ticipate in the development of petroleum-relevant agement; climate and policy; cryosphere-climate
nally-funded research programs, teach and advise research and teaching programs in the university. interaction; or energy and the environment. Fac-
students, and facilitate interdisciplinary research. The department has a broad array of in-house ulty have broad latitude in developing their own
analytical equipment; interested applicants should courses and we welcome ideas from candidates
Applicants should submit a letter of applica- visit the department website www.geosciences.ttu for ways in which they might develop courses that
tion, a curriculum vitae including a full list of .edu/geo.php. would cross traditional disciplinary lines and build
publications, a statement of research, a statement dynamic intellectual bridges between Geosciences
of teaching interests, and four confidential let- The successful candidate is expected to estab- and other departments.
ters of reference. Applications should be submit- lish an innovative, externally funded academic
ted online at http://apply.interfolio.com/44519. research program, teach and advise graduate and The Geosciences department web.williams
Applications that arrive before Nov. 1, 2017, will undergraduate students, and provide service to the .edu/Geoscience/ is committed to providing excel-
receive full consideration. For information regard- department, college, university and the commu- lent training for future geoscientists, as well as
ing Yale Geology and Geophysics, visit our web nity. A PhD in Geology or a closely related field is teaching earth science as part of a balanced lib-
site at http://earth.yale.edu. Yale University is an required at the time of appointment. eral arts education. Our department works closely
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. with the Center for Environmental Studies ces
Yale values diversity among its students, staff, and Applicants must first visit the TTU employ- .williams.edu/, and the successful candidate will
faculty and strongly welcomes applications from ment website at http://jobs.texastech.edu. Once be expected to mount courses that would be cross-
women, persons with disabilities, protected veter- there, go to “Search Jobs,” search for requisition listed with that program. The College is especially
ans, and underrepresented minorities. number 11599BR, and provide the required infor- interested in candidates who can contribute to the
mation. Afterwards, applicants must submit a let- growing diversity of the academic community
FACULTY POSITION IN ter of application, curriculum vitae, a statement of through their teaching, scholarship and service.
CLIMATE SCIENCES teaching and research interests, names and contact Enthusiasm for teaching, mentoring and advising
YALE UNIVERSITY information (including e-mail address) of at least a diverse population of students is essential.
three professional references. These documents
The Dept. of Geology & Geophysics at Yale Uni- must be uploaded to the employment website. Applicants should have a Ph.D. or disserta-
versity invites applications for a tenure-track Inquiries regarding the position should be sent to tion completed by the time of appointment, dem-
Assistant Professor appointment in the broad area dustin.sweet@ttu.edu. Review of applications will onstrated teaching experience, and a vigorous
of climate sciences. Relevant fields include (but begin Nov. 27, 2017, and will continue until the research program suitable for undergraduate
are not limited to) the physics and chemistry of the position is filled. student involvement. Deadline for applications is
atmosphere and ocean, climate change, paleocli- 30 Nov. 2017. We welcome applications from mem-
mate, and the dynamics of planetary and exoplan- As an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affir- bers of groups traditionally underrepresented in
etary atmospheres. mative Action employer, Texas Tech University the field, and applicants are asked to state in their
is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally cover letter how they will enhance the diversity of
We seek candidates with outstanding prospects diverse faculty committed to teaching and work- offerings and educational experiences if hired. All
for research, scholarly leadership, and teach- ing in a multicultural environment. We actively offers of employment are contingent upon comple-
ing excellence who will complement the existing encourage applications from all those who can tion of a background check. Further information is
strengths of the department. A successful appli- contribute, through their research, teaching, and/ available here: dean-faculty.williams.edu/prospec-
cant will develop and implement independent, or service, to the diversity and excellence of the tive-faculty/background-check-policy/.
externally-funded research programs, teach and academic community at Texas Tech University.
advise students, and facilitate interdisciplinary The university welcomes applications from minor- Candidates should apply via Interfolio (http://
research. ities, women, protected veterans, persons with dis- apply.interfolio.com/43847). The letter of appli-
abilities, and dual-career couples. cation should include a cover letter, statements of
Applicants should submit a letter of applica- teaching and research philosophy, curriculum vita,
tion, a curriculum vitae including a full list of TENURE-TRACK, ASSISTANT and contact information for three references.
publications, a statement of research, a statement PROFESSOR
of teaching interests, and four confidential let- Williams College is a liberal arts institution
ters of reference. Applications should be submit- WILLIAMS COLLEGE located in the Berkshire Hills of western Mas-
ted online at http://apply.interfolio.com/44518. The Geosciences Dept. at Williams College invites sachusetts. The college has built its reputation
Applications that arrive before Nov. 1, 2017, will applications for a tenure-track appointment in the on outstanding teaching and scholarship and on
receive full consideration. For information regard- broad field of climate science, at the rank of Assis- the academic excellence of its approximately
ing Yale Geology and Geophysics, visit our web tant Professor, beginning 1 July 2018. We seek 2,000 students. Please visit the Williams College
site at http://earth.yale.edu. Yale University is an a colleague committed to excellence in under- website (www.williams.edu). Beyond meeting
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. graduate teaching, who will provide a balance of fully its legal obligations for non-discrimination,
Yale values diversity among its students, staff, and classroom, field, and laboratory experiences for Williams College is committed to building a
faculty and strongly welcomes applications from our students, and develop a vibrant and produc-
tive research program that engages undergradu-
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