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ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF
STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY
CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
Central Michigan University, Dept. of Earth and
Atmospheric Sciences invites applications for a
full time position in the broad field of structural
geology at the Assistant Professor level beginning
in Fall 2018. We seek a colleague whose research
interests are focused on surficial or crustal level
investigations with applications to regional or
basin-scale tectonics; petroleum exploration;
water resource development; reservoir/aquifer
modeling and geomechanics; or subsurface frac-
turing and fluid flow. The ability to incorporate
geophysical data and geographic information
systems into their research is advantageous. S/he
should be also be adept at employing and teach-
ing surficial field methods that our B.S. geology
majors need to successfully complete their cap-
stone field camp course. The selected candidate
will support the department’s programs through
engaging, student-centered teaching, develop an
externally-funded research program that involves
students, and actively contribute to service initia-
tives that advance the department, college, and
university.
The Dept. of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences,
housed in the College of Science and Engineer-
ing, offers B.S. degrees in Geology, Meteorology,
and Environmental Science, and participates in
an interdisciplinary Ph.D. program in Earth and
Ecosystems Science. Further information about
the department is available at www.eas.cmich.edu.
Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in structural
geology or a related field. In addition, candidates
must demonstrate (1) potential for outstanding
teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels,
(2) potential to develop a vigorous research pro-
gram that involves students and attracts external
funding, (3) strong verbal and written commu-
nication skills, and (4) the ability to perform the
essential functions of the job with or without
reasonable accommodations. Preference will be
given to candidates who have postdoctoral expe-
rience (academic or industry), a demonstrated
record of receiving external funding, college-level
instructional experience, and potential to collabo-
rate with existing faculty.
Review of applications will begin October 30th,
and continue until the position is filled. Applicants teaching graduate courses and seminars in his/her
should submit a CV, cover letter, statement of
research interests, statement of teaching philoso-
phy, transcripts, and the names and contact infor-
mation for three references through an online pro-
cess at www.jobs.cmich.edu. CMU faculty will
attend the 2017 Seattle GSA Annual Meeting
and can arrange to meet potential applicants
and answer questions about the EAS depart-
ment and this position. Requests for further
information may be sent to Dr. Lawrence Lemke
at L.D.Lemke@cmich.edu.
The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of
Higher Education identifies CMU as a doctoral
university with higher research activity (R2) rec-
ognized for strong undergraduate education and a
range of focused graduate and research programs.
CMU is a student­focused university with opportu-
nities for leadership, internships, and off-campus
volunteer programs. CMU is an AA/EO institution,
providing equal opportunity to all persons, includ-
ing minorities, females, veterans, and individuals
with disabilities (see www.cmich.edu/ocrie).
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF
PALEOBIOLOGY
DEPARTMENT OF GEOSCIENCES
BAYLOR UNIVERSITY
Baylor University is a private Christian univer-
sity and a nationally-ranked research institution,
consistently listed with highest honors among The
Chronicle of Higher Education’s “Great Colleges
to Work For.” The university is recruiting new
faculty with a deep commitment to excellence in
teaching, research and scholarship. Baylor seeks
faculty who share in our aspiration to become a
tier one research institution while strengthening
our distinctive Christian mission as described in
our strategic vision, Pro Futuris (www.baylor.edu/
profuturis/). As the world’s largest Baptist Univer-
sity, Baylor offers over 40 doctoral programs and
has almost 17,000 students from all 50 states and
more than 80 countries.
Baylor seeks to fill the following tenure track
faculty position within the College of Arts and
Sciences: Tenure-Track Assistant Professor, Paleo-
biology.
The Baylor University Dept. of Geosciences
(www.baylor.edu/Geology/) seeks a dynamic
scholar to fill this position beginning August, 2018.
Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Paleob­ iology,
Paleontology, Geology, Ecology and Evolution-
ary Biology, or a closely related discipline. We
seek an individual with a research focus in aspects
of biological paleontology such as invertebrate
paleontology, vertebrate paleontology, ichnology,
palynology, micropaleontology, paleoecology,
paleogeography, molecular paleontology, tapho-
nomy, phylogeny, systematics, macroevolution,
functional morphology, and other biological and
paleobiological processes and patterns. Regardless
of research focus area, enthusiasm for interdisci-
plinary research and cultivation of new collabora-
tions is essential to this position. The successful
candidate will contribute to the undergraduate
curriculum by teaching courses in historical geol-
ogy and invertebrate paleontology and to the grad-
uate programs (MS and PhD) in Geosciences by
areas of specialization, establish and participate in
externally-funded research, and successfully men-
tor M.S. and Ph.D. candidates to graduation. The
department currently consists of 18 tenured and
tenure-track geoscientists, and has considerable
analytical and computing facilities with equipment
including Stable Isotope, Gas Chromatograph,
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, FTIR, and Raman
Spectrometers. Additionally, shared Mass Spec-
trometry, Molecular Biosciences, and Microscopy
and Imaging Centers are available. Research space
is available in the 500,000 ft2 “state-of-the-art”
Baylor Sciences Building.
The application package for this position should
include a cover letter, current curriculum vitae,
www.geosociety.org/jobs
official transcripts, reprints of three peer-reviewed
publications, separate statements of your research
plan and teaching philosophy, and the names
and contact information of three references. The
application package should be submitted elec-
tronically to: Dr. Daniel Peppe, Search Commit-
tee Chair, Dept. of Geosciences, One Bear Place
#97354, Baylor University, Waco, TX 76798-7354
USA (Telephone: +1-254-710-2629; email: daniel
_ peppe@baylor.edu).
Salary is commensurate with experience and
qualifications. We will be available to meet with
candidates at the GSA meeting in Seattle. Please
contact Daniel Peppe by email to set up a meet-
ing. Applications will be reviewed beginning
11/01/2017 and will be accepted until the position
is filled. To ensure full consideration, complete
applications must be submitted by 11/17/2017.
To learn more, please visit these links: www.baylor
.edu/geology/, www.baylor.edu/artsandsciences/,
and www.baylor.edu/hr/facultypositions.
Baylor University is a private not-for-profit
university affiliated with the Baptist General Con-
vention of Texas. As an Affirmative Action/Equal
Opportunity employer, Baylor is committed to
compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination
laws, including those regarding age, race, color,
sex, national origin, marital status, pregnancy
status, military service, genetic information,
and disability. As a religious educational institu-
tion, Baylor is lawfully permitted to consider an
applicant’s religion as a selection criterion. Baylor
encourages women, minorities, veterans and indi-
viduals with disabilities to apply.
EARTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL
GEOSCIENCE INFORMATICS,
DARTMOUTH COLLEGE
The Dept. of Earth Sciences at Dartmouth
College invites applications for an assistant or
associate rank tenure-track position in the area
of earth and environmental geoscience informat-
ics with specific application to one or more of
our core research areas: ice and climate systems,
watershed and soil processes, or environmental
(bio)geochemistry. We are especially interested in
candidates who combine a focus on understanding
fundamental physical and/or geochemical pro-
cesses in modern or ancient systems using inno-
vative analyses of big and/or broad datasets and
to candidates who provide synergy with ongoing
research activities within the department and else-
where at Dartmouth.
The Dept. of Earth Sciences is home to
11 tenured and tenure-track faculty members in
the School of Arts and Sciences, and enjoys strong
Ph.D. and M.S. programs as well as outstanding
undergraduate majors. To create an atmosphere
supportive of research, Dartmouth College offers
new faculty members grants for research-related
expenses, a quarter of sabbatical leave for each
three academic years in residence, and flexible
scheduling of teaching responsibilities. We have
strong traditions in graduate and undergraduate
teaching, and the successful candidate will help
develop curricular and research opportunities
in the analysis of big and/or broad data. Teach-
ing responsibilities consist of three courses per
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