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sensing, isotopic tracers, hydrogeophysics); interac- tary rocks and/or sedimentary environments in the our new interdisciplinary Earth System Science PhD
tions between groundwater and other components of northeast USA or adjacent Canada. The successful Program. Collaborative research programs that are
the hydrologic cycle (surface water, oceans, glaciers, candidate also will have access to instrumentation regional or global in scope are currently active with
biota); interactions between groundwater and energy and facilities in the Dept. of Geology for research and faculty in the College of Sciences and Mathematics,
systems (e.g., methane, geothermal); and interactions teaching. These include a powder-XRD, micro-XRF, School of Forestry and Wildlife Science, College of
between groundwater and climate change. We are SEM-EDS, CHNSO Elemental Analyzer, petro- Engineering, and College of Agriculture. New faculty
especially interested in candidates whose research graphic microscopes, sediment-sieving equipment, with expertise in Organic Biogeochemistry will com-
implements some combination of field, laboratory and rock cutting and powdering equipment, and thin- plement the University’s considerable existing exper-
modeling approaches. section-making equipment. The search committee tise in the areas of hydrogeology, climate change/
The successful applicant will be expected to con- is especially interested in candidates with a demon- paleoclimate sciences, environmental geochemistry,
tribute to the research and teaching mission of the strated ability to teach and advise a diverse student and sedimentary geology. The successful candidate
Department through the development of a vibrant, population. A Ph.D. at the time of appointment is is expected to develop a vigorous, externally funded
internationally recognized and externally funded preferred, but ABD candidates will be considered. research program, publish scholarly work, and advise
research program, and through teaching courses at Complete applications will include a brief cover graduate and undergraduate students. The success-
the undergraduate and graduate levels. We are par- letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching phi- ful candidate will have duties that include teaching
ticularly interested in candidates who can contribute losophy, and three letters of recommendation. Please graduate and undergraduate courses based on his/
to an inclusive environment, bring new perspec- submit all materials via Interfolio at: apply.interfo- her expertise. The candidate selected for this position
tives on mentoring and educating students from lio.com/55080. Applications received by January 7, must meet eligibility requirements to work in the
diverse backgrounds, and propel novel approaches 2019, will receive full consideration, but applications United States on the date the appointment is scheduled
to research. Teaching responsibilities may include will be reviewed until the position is filled. Inquiries to begin (August 2019) and must be able to continue
introductory geoscience courses for undergraduates may also be directed to sedstrat19@colby.edu. working legally for the proposed term of employment.
as well as upper level undergraduate and graduate Colby is a private, coeducational liberal arts col- The candidate must possess excellent written and
level courses related to the candidate’s specialty. We lege that admits students and makes employment interpersonal communication skills.
aim to add new faculty who value collegiality and decisions on the basis of the individual’s qualifica- Applications must include curriculum vitae, letter
collaboration in both research and teaching. tions to contribute to Colby’s educational objec- of application describing professional experience,
Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Geoscience tives and institutional needs. Colby College does research and teaching interests, copies of official
or a related field at the time of appointment, and not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, transcripts, and the names and contact information
must demonstrate potential for excellence in both sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, of three professional references. To apply please go
research and teaching. Applicants should submit a disability, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, to http://aufacultypositions.peopleadmin.com/post-
cover letter, curriculum vitae, the names and contact marital status, genetic information, or veteran’s sta- ings/3076, complete the online form and upload the
information of three references, and a document tus in employment or in our educational programs. required application documents.
containing a set of three statements discussing Colby is an Equal Opportunity employer, commit- Applicants are encouraged to visit the AU
1) research, 2) teaching, and 3) contributions to ted to excellence through diversity, and encourages website to learn more about Auburn University
diversity and inclusion, respectively. These materi- applications from qualified persons of color, women, and Geosciences program http://www.auburn.
als must be submitted as one document online at: persons with disabilities, military veterans and edu/academic/cosam/. Review of applications will
http://jobs.wisc.edu (search for PVL 96018). The members of other under-represented groups. Colby begin December 7th, 2018 and will continue until
appointment may begin as early as August 19, 2019. complies with Title IX, which prohibits discrimina-
Review of applications will begin on November 30, tion on the basis of sex in an institution’s education a candidate accepts appointment.
2018, and continue until the position is filled. For programs and activities. Questions regarding Title Auburn University is an EEO/Vet/Disability
further information or questions, please contact IX may be referred to Colby’s Title IX coordinator or employer.
Professor Michael Cardiff, Chair of the Search to the federal Office of Civil Rights. For more infor- ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF GEOLOGY,
Committee at: cardiff@wisc.edu. The University mation about the College, please visit our website: UTAH VALLEY UNIVERSITY
of Wisconsin-Madison is an equal opportunity, www.colby.edu. The Department of Earth Science at Utah Valley Uni-
affirmative action employer, and is committed FACULTY POSITION ORGANIC versity invites applications for a tenure-track assistant
to providing employment opportunities to all BIOGEOCHEMISTRY, professor position in geology, to begin August 2019.
qualified applicants without regard to race, color, AUBURN UNIVERSITY In our broad search of talented candidates, we seek
religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender As part of a larger investment to create a new Science a committed educator with expertise in geoscience
identity, national origin, disability or protected vet- of Living System Initiative, the Dept. of Geosciences education, a proven record of effective pedagogy,
eran status. at Auburn University invites applications for a new and a passion for teaching lower-division Earth sci-
Representatives from UW-Madison will be tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Organic ence courses. Expertise in applied geophysics and/or
available to talk with potential applicants in Biogeochemistry, beginning in the Fall Semester engineering geology is a plus but is not required. The
November at the 2018 GSA Annual Meeting 2019. Applicants are expected to hold a Ph.D. in successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in geology
in Indianapolis. geosciences or a related field at the time employment or a closely related field at the time of appointment.
For additional information, please see http:// Responsibilities will include: 1) designing and teach-
jobs.hr.wisc.edu/cw/en-us/job/499241/. begins. Specialties may include, but are not limited ing introductory-level Earth science courses using
to 1) investigating biogeochemical processes occur-
ONE-YEAR FACULTY FELLOW ring at or near the Earth’s surface across the broad various delivery methods (i.e., face-to-face, flipped,
SEDIMENTARY SYSTEMS, spectrum of interfaces ranging in scale from global to hybrid, and online courses); 2) assisting other faculty
COLBY COLLEGE molecular; 2) the role of life in the transformation and in designing courses and in developing learning
The Colby College Dept. of Geology invites applica- evolution of Earth’s biogeochemical cycles; 3) surfi- activities that follow sound pedagogical principles; 3)
tions for a one-year faculty fellow specializing in cial biogeochemical systems and cycles, including supervising undergraduate research (in science edu-
sedimentology and stratigraphy or a related field to their modification through climate change and human cation and/or a geological discipline); and 4) service
begin September 1, 2019. The successful candidate activities; 4) mineralogy and biogeochemistry of earth to the institution. Other possible responsibilities may
will teach a sophomore-level undergraduate course materials; 5) geomicrobiology and biomineralization include participation in our multi-instructor summer
in sedimentary processes and stratigraphy, as well processes and their applications in environmental field geology capstone course, development of new
as introductory geology laboratories and possibly remediation; and 6) environmental health related to upper division course(s) in the successful applicant’s
an introductory non-majors course. Ideal candidates air, soil, and water pollution. We seek a dynamic indi- area of expertise, and coordination of curricula design
will be able to offer field trips to examine sedimen- vidual who will play a leadership role in propelling among full-time faculty and adjunct instructors. A

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