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expected to build a vibrant, extramurally funded
research program in the broadly defined area of
crustal processes and contribute to the teaching
mission of the department. We seek applicants
who complement existing research strengths
within the department and across the university.
Research focus is open including, but not limited
to, lithospheric deformation, basin analysis, Earth
surface processes, and the interplay of crustal pro- application process. To request ADA accommoda-
cesses with the biosphere or atmosphere. We par-
ticularly encourage applicants who address ques-
tions from the grain scale to the global scale and
who integrate field, theoretical, experimental, and/
or modeling approaches. The complete advertise-
ment and online application system can be found at
https://tinyurl.com/UWyoGeoJob1.
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
GEOLOGICAL SCIENCES
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI
The Department of Geological Sciences at the
University of Missouri invites applications for
a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant
Professor, with an anticipated Fall 2018 start. A
Ph.D. in Geological Sciences or a related area is
required. Successful applicants should have a
demonstrated potential to conduct independent
research, and effectively teach students across
the curriculum at the graduate and undergraduate
levels. We aim to recruit a faculty member with
potential for scholarly excellence in one or more of may also be considered. This position contributes
the areas of mineralogy, petrology, structural geol- toward our mission of expanding upon a vigorous,
ogy, and tectonics.
The successful candidate will build on existing
strengths in geochemistry and petrology, geophys-
ics, and paleobiology. Our Department occupies
a building dedicated to Geological Sciences, and
houses analytical facilities [https://geology.mis-
souri.edu/research-facilities] including a new
X-ray Computed Tomography and Scanning
Electron Microscopy laboratory, experimental
petrology laboratories, and a high-performance
computing cluster. Elsewhere on campus is a wide
variety of geochemical instrumentation at the MU
Research Reactor [http://murr.missouri.edu] and
at other research core facilities [https://research
.missouri.edu/about/cores].
Columbia, Missouri, is ranked among the top
ten college towns in the U.S. As Missouri’s largest
public research university, MU has an enrollment
of 30,000 students, and is a member of the Asso-
ciation of American Universities. The University
of Missouri and the Department of Geological Sci-
ences are fully committed to achieving the goal of
a diverse and inclusive academic community of
faculty, staff, and students. We encourage applica-
tions from individuals who can provide high-qual-
ity mentoring to a diverse group of students. The
University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity/
Access/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled & Vet-
eran Employer.
Please apply on line at: http://hrs.missouri.edu/ through diversity. All qualified applicants will
find-a-job/academic. Use the online application
to upload (a) a letter of application that describes religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
your teaching and research experience; (b) a CV;
(c) a statement describing research and teaching
interests, and plans of how to attract students to
the geological sciences, including those students
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who traditionally have been underrepresented.
Three reference letters are required and should
be sent (electronically or hard copy) to the Chair
of the Search Committee (SheltonKL@missouri
.edu). Applicants may contact the Chair of the
Search Committee with any questions. Con-
tact MU Human Resource Services (muhrs@
missouri.edu) with specific questions about the
tions, please contact the Office of Accessibility &
ADA Education at +1-573-884-7278 or CheekA@
missouri.edu.
Review of application materials will begin
January 15, 2018. To ensure full consideration,
applications should be complete (including refer-
ence letters) by this date. The position will remain
open until filled. The University of Missouri is an
Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/
Pro Disabled & Veteran Employer.
THOMAS VOGEL
ENDOWED PROFESSORSHIP
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
The Department of Earth and Environmental Sci-
ences at Michigan State University is seeking an
outstanding faculty candidate to fill the Thomas
Vogel Endowed Professorship of the Solid Earth
at the full professor rank with tenure. Excep-
tional candidates at the associate professor level
internationally recognized Solid Earth program at
MSU, serving to complement our dramatic growth
in geophysics over the past few years.
Broadly defined as Solid Earth, we invite appli-
cants with areas of expertise including, but not lim- .uh. edu/. A background check is required prior to
ited to, geochemistry, geophysics, geochronology,
petrology, and lithospheric dynamics. Particular
interest will be given to candidates with research
that complements our current research strengths
in geochemistry, mineral physics, geodynamics,
and seismology. The successful applicant for this
position will be expected to leverage substantial
annual endowed resources that come with the pro-
fessorship toward developing and maintaining a
strong externally-funded research program.
A Ph.D. in Geological Sciences or related field
is required. Applicants are expected to be lead-
ers in the Solid Earth community and must have
well-funded research programs and an exemplary
record of scholarship. Although initial review of
applications will begin on January 2, 2018, new
applications will continue to be considered until
the position is filled. Additional information and
instructions for applying can be found on www
.careers.msu.edu (Posting 478215), and questions
can be sent to the Search Chair, Allen McNamara,
allenmc@msu.edu.
MSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity
employer and is committed to achieving excellence
receive consideration without regard to race, color,
national origin, disability status, protected veteran spective students are encouraged to contact fac-
status, or any other characteristic protected by law. ulty directly to discuss potential research topics.
We endeavor to facilitate employment assistance to
spouses or partners of candidates for faculty and
academic staff positions.
TENURE-TRACK FACULTY POSITION
SEDIMENTOLOGY/SEDIMENTARY
PETROLOGY, UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON
The Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sci-
ences at the University of Houston invites appli-
cants for a faculty appointment at the Assistant
Professor level in the broad areas of sedimentology
and sedimentary petrology. We encourage appli-
cants with a research focus on any aspect of mod-
ern or ancient sedimentary systems who integrates
field, laboratory, theoretical, and/or modeling
approaches to the study of sedimentary deposits.
The successful candidate will join a department
of 32 tenure-track faculty with diverse expertise
in tectonics, petroleum geology, exploration geo-
physics, isotope geochemistry, remote sensing,
and anticipated growth in the study of sedimen-
tology/sedimentary petrology. The successful
candidate will be expected to build a vigorous
externally funded research program and demon-
strate productivity via peer-reviewed publication.
Candidates will also be expected to teach at both
the undergraduate and graduate levels as well as
to mentor M.S. and Ph.D. students. We expect to
fill this position by August, 2018. Candidates must
have a Ph.D. in Earth Science or a related field at
the time of the appointment. We will begin review-
ing applications by December 1, 2017.
Application Procedures: Candidates should sub-
mit: 1) a letter of application including statement
of teaching and research interests, 2) a curriculum
vitae, 3) a list of possible references. Applications
should be submitted online through: https://jobs
interviewing. Further information can be obtained
on the departmental web page at http://www. eas
.uh.edu or by calling 713-743-3399.
The University of Houston is an Equal Oppor-
tunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities,
women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are
encouraged to apply.
The University of Houston is responsive to the
needs of dual career couples.
The University of Houston, with one of the
most diverse student bodies in the nation, seeks to
recruit and retain a diverse community of scholars.
Opportunities for Students
Graduate Student Opportunities (MS), Ohio
University. The Department of Geological Sci-
ences at Ohio University invites applications to its
graduate program for the Fall of 2018. The depart-
ment offers thesis and non-thesis MS degrees in
Geological Sciences with areas of emphasis in
three research clusters: paleobiology and sedimen-
tary geology, solid earth and planetary dynamics,
and environmental and surficial processes. Pro-
Qualified students are eligible to receive teaching
or research assistantships that carry a full tuition
scholarship and a competitive stipend. For addi-
tional program and application information, visit
the department website at http://www.ohio.edu/
cas/geology or contact the graduate chair, Dr.
Daniel Hembree (hembree@ohio.edu). Review of
applications begins February 1, 2018.