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include teaching lower- and upper-division courses in strengths in remote sensing, planetary geology, seis- Climatology, as well as M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in
the undergraduate Earth Sciences program, graduate mology, magnetism, and tectonics, and who have the Earth and Atmospheric Sciences. Additional infor-
courses in their specialty, and to mentor undergradu- potential to mentor graduate student research in the mation about our department can be found on our
ate and graduate students. The successful candidate Geology M.S. program. web site: http://eas.unl.edu.
is also expected to develop a vibrant, externally Applications must include (1) a detailed cover To apply, go to http://employment.unl.edu/post-
funded research program and to provide service to letter describing the applicant’s background and ings/60181 and complete the “faculty/administrative
the College and University. Requirements include a addressing the required and preferred qualifications, form”. Applicants must attach a cover letter, cur-
PhD by the start of employment in Geophysics, (2) a statement of philosophy and interest in teach- riculum vitae, statements of research and teaching
Geology, or a closely related discipline and the abil- ing, (3) a statement outlining proposed research interests, and names of at least three references via
ity to contribute to teaching excellence. Preference plans, specifically addressing plans for student the above website. We will begin to review applica-
will be given to candidates with a demonstrable involvement in both departments, (4) a statement tions on November 23, but the position will remain
commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity. To detailing how teaching, service and/or scholarship open until it is filled.
review the complete announcement and to submit has prepared the applicant to support the success As an EO/AA employer, qualified applicants are
application documents see https://jobs.oregonstate. of students with backgrounds or identities that are considered for employment without regard to race,
edu/, posting #P02429UF. For full consideration apply underrepresented in STEM fields, (5) unofficial tran- color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy,
by December 1, 2018. scripts of undergraduate and graduate course work, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disabil-
and (6) a full curriculum vitae including the names, ity, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF addresses, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers status, and/or political affiliation. See http://www.
GEOSCIENCES, SMITH COLLEGE of three professional references. Do not send letters unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination.
The Dept. of Geosciences at Smith College invites of recommendation; they will be requested only for For further information, contact Dr. Richard Ket-
applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of semi-finalists. Review of applications will begin on tler, Search Committee Chair by email, phone, or
Assistant Professor, to begin July 1, 2019. Candidates November 30, 2018, and the position will remain mail at: rkettler1@unl.edu, 1-402-472-0882; Dept.
should have a strong foundation in “hard rock” geol- open until filled. All application materials must be of Earth & Atmospheric Sciences, University of
ogy, and we are especially interested in applicants uploaded as a single pdf to: Assistant Professor of Nebraska-Lincoln, 126 Bessey Hall, Lincoln NE
with expertise in and/or who can teach courses Planetary Science [http://employment.wwu.edu/cw/ 68588-0340.
in mineral resources and sustainability. Teaching en-us/job/496058/assistant-professor-of-planetary-
responsibilities for this position will regularly include science ]. Inquiries may be addressed to the search ASSISTANT PROFESSOR,
mineralogy and petrology, and other courses in the committee chair, Dr. Melissa Rice, at melissa.rice@ HYDROGEOSCIENTIST,
candidate’s field of specialization. The successful can- wwu.edu or (360) 650-3592. WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY
didate is also expected to establish an active research Western Washington University is a is a public The West Virginia University Dept. of Geology &
program and to engage undergraduate students in university with over 15,000 students in Bellingham, Geography invites applications for a tenure-track
their scholarship. A Ph.D. in Geosciences is expected WA, centrally located between Seattle, WA and position in geology at the Assistant Professor (Job
by the time of appointment. Candidates from groups Vancouver, B.C. in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. No. 09825) level starting in August 2019. A Ph.D. or
underrepresented in STEM are strongly encouraged The Dept. of Physics and Astronomy offers a B.S. equivalent degree in Geoscience or a broadly related
to apply. Details about the Dept. of Geosciences degree in physics and a B.A. degree in math/phys- field is required at the time of appointment. We seek
may be found at https://www.smith.edu/academics/ ics education. The Geology department offers B.S. applications from individuals with interests in basic
geosciences. For more information and to apply, visit degrees in geophysics and geology, and a M.S. and applied aspects of water science. The success-
https://apply.interfolio.com/53297. Review of appli- degree in geology. More information can be found ful applicant will possess demonstrable expertise
cations will begin on November 1. We will accept at https://cse.wwu.edu/physics and https://cse.wwu. applicable to competitively funded research problems.
applications until December 10, 2018. EO/AA/Vet/ edu/geology. Relevant specialties might include physical hydrogeol-
ogy; fluid flow modeling; hyporheic or vadose zone
Disability Employer. WWU is an AA/EO employer. processes; groundwater-surface water interaction;
TENURE-TRACK ASSISTANT ASSISTANT PROFESSOR flow in fractured media; hydrogeology of energy-
PROFESSOR POSITION, OF EARTH AND ATMOSPHERIC related activities; groundwater supply and sustain-
WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY SCIENCES (HYDROGEOLOGY/ ability; contaminant transport; watershed dynamics;
The Dept. of Physics/Astronomy and the Geology GROUNDWATER MODELING), ecohydrology; or karst hydrogeology.
Dept. at Western Washington University invite UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA–LINCOLN Candidates will be evaluated based on their
applications for a tenure-track assistant professor of Applications are invited for a tenure track position potential to establish a vigorous externally funded
planetary science position, split evenly between both as Assistant Professor in the Dept. of Earth and research program, publish scholarly work, mentor
departments with Physics/Astronomy as the admin- Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Nebraska– graduate students, and to teach at the undergraduate
istrative home department, starting September 2019. Lincoln. The position forms part of a cluster hire and graduate levels, including a junior-senior level
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in geophysics, physics, (Climate Change: Impacts, Adaptation, and Mitiga- physical hydrogeology course.
geology, astronomy or closely related field by time tion) that involves multiple departments in the College Research on fresh water resources is a strategic
of appointment. of Arts and Sciences. The successful candidate will focus at WVU, as demonstrated by a newly estab-
A successful applicant will be expected to pursue be expected to participate in teaching and curricular lished interdisciplinary Institute of Water Security
an externally-supported research program in plan- development of undergraduate and graduate courses, and Science (https://iwss.wvu.edu/), a National
etary science that will actively involve undergradu- to advise and direct graduate students, and to develop Science Foundation funded multi-state Appalachian
ate students. Post-doctoral research or equivalent a rigorous research program that is supported by Freshwater Initiative (https://iwss.wvu.edu/proj-
experience is strongly preferred. Candidates should external funding. It is expected that the research ects/appalachian-freshwater-initiative), and many
also have the potential for teaching excellence at program will focus on relationships between the other water focus areas located in WVU colleges
all levels of the undergraduate curriculum in the hydrosphere and climate. The ability to contribute to and centers.
physics and geophysics program. Experience in multidisciplinary water and climate research efforts in WVU (http://www.wvu.edu) is a comprehensive
teaching undergraduate STEM courses and interest the department and college will be considered as an land-grant university that enrolls 29,000 students.
in the use of student-centered teaching techniques is advantage. The candidate should demonstrate strong It is classified as “highest research activity” by the
preferred. Candidates must demonstrate ability and potential for research and teaching and must hold a Carnegie Foundation. WVU is located in Morgan-
commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion, Ph.D. in Geology, Hydrogeology, or a related field at town (https://www.morgantownwv.gov/), ranked as
as well as excellent communication and interper- the time of appointment. a most preferred small city in America. The immedi-
sonal skills. Preference will be given to candidates The Dept. of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences ate region has a diverse population of about 200,000
whose research specialization complements existing offers B.S. degrees in Geology and Meteorology- residents. The community lies within a high technol-
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