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FITZPATRICK CHAIR OF
PALEONTOLOGY
SCIENCE MUSEUM OF MINNESOTA
Imagine yourself here. Be a part of something
great at Science Museum of Minnesota.
The Science Museum of Minnesota seeks
a paleontologist for the Fitzpatrick Chair of
Paleon­tology, the department director and cura-
tor, for the Paleontology Department in our Sci-
ence Division, to grow its scholarship, to curate
and expand its fossil collections, and to help
inspire public understanding of, and involvement
in, science. The museum is growing and spans the
scientific fields of anthropology, biology, paleon­-
tology and watershed research. The Science
Museum strives to create an inclusive, equity-
based institution that empowers people to change
the world through science. Museum scientists
work with exhibit and program developers to
engage with the public through educational pro-
gramming and exhibits. They work with other
museum scientists and a large, highly trained vol-
unteer corps. The museum has strong local public
support with state of the art research and collec-
tions facilities.
The ideal candidate’s scholarship will involve
field-based paleontological research on fossil ver-
tebrates. Successful candidates will have a proven
research program and an established record of
accomplishment of publication and funding; will
be a phenomenal public speaker and will regu-
larly engage the public and media. The Fitzpatrick
Chair of Paleontology will lead the paleontology
program as the Paleontology Department Direc-
tor and Curator. As Director, this position will
manage and monitor department operations to
provide the vision and leadership to advance the
goals of the division and the museum.
The starting date for the position is flexible.
To learn more about this exciting opportunity
go to https://www.smm.org/paleocurator.
Apply online at https://recruiting.ultipro.com/
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Minimum Qualifications:
• Ph.D. in paleontology or related field is
required at the start of the position.
• Experience working with the public, leading
a paleontology research program, managing
collections and field research.
• Knowledge of professional museum standards
in collections management including
development and implementation of collections
policies and procedures.
• Applied knowledge of government regulations
and legal requirements and experience with
compliance measures.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Postdoctoral experience is recommended.
• Cultural competency and experience working
with diverse communities.
• Willingness to be open and respectful of all
backgrounds.
• Fluency in language(s) other than English
valued.
We exist to turn on the science and inspire
learning, inform policy and improve lives. We
envision a world in which all people have the
power to use science to make lives better. We
value science as an essential literacy and strive for
inclusion inside and out so that our museum and
our people reflect and respond to the diverse needs
and cultures of our community. It is the museum’s
policy and practice to hire and promote qualified
job seekers from a variety of backgrounds and
experiences. We offer benefit packages (https://
www.smm.org/jobs/benefits) for full-time and
part-time employees.
ASSISTANT OR ASSOCIATE
PROFESSOR TENURE TRACK
(RANK OPEN)
STRUCTURAL/ENGINEERING
GEOLOGY BROADLY DEFINED
DEPARTMENT OF GEOSCIENCES
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
AND NATURAL SCIENCES
THE UNIVERSITY OF TULSA
The Department of Geosciences at The Univer-
sity of Tulsa invites applications for a tenure-track ogy, and collaborative endeavors in hydrogeology
position beginning the Fall of 2018. Appointment
is expected at the level of Assistant or Associate
Professor and preference will be given to can-
didates interested in leading the department as
Department Chairperson.
A Ph.D. in Geology, Geological Engineering
or a closely related field is required. Preference
will be given to candidates who pursue research
and teaching with environmental, engineering and
industry applications, and to candidates with spe-
cialty in rock mechanics and/or geological engi-
neering. The successful candidate will be expected
to teach Structural Geology and other courses of
their choosing at the undergraduate and graduate
levels, and establish an externally funded research
program involving students.
The University of Tulsa is a premier private,
doctoral-granting research institution committed
to excellence in teaching, creative scholarship, and
service. The University offers competitive salary
and benefits packages. The Department of Geosci-
ences has strengths in petroleum-related geology
and geophysics, tectonics, reservoir characteriza-
tion and environmental geology. The Department
offers BA, BS, MS and Ph.D. degrees in Geosci-
ences and in Geophysics. Students in the Depart-
ment are high achieving and eager to participate
in research. The Department and College are well-
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equipped for field and laboratory based research
in geology and geophysics. Tulsa is home to the
international headquarters of the AAPG, SEPM
and SEG. Additional information can be found
at the department’s website: https://engineering
.utulsa.edu/academics/geosciences/.
Application Information: The review of appli-
cations will begin February 15, 2018, and continue
until the position is filled.
The University of Tulsa seeks to recruit and
retain talented students, faculty and staff from
diverse backgrounds. The University of Tulsa is
an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer
and encourages qualified candidates across all
group demographics to apply. The University does
not discriminate on the basis of personal status or
group characteristic including, but not limited to
race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age,
sex, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, genetic information,
ancestry, or marital status.
Send a letter of application stating research and
teaching interests, curriculum vitae, and name and
contact information for three references to: jbt@
utulsa.edu.
Or mail to: Dr. Bryan Tapp, Department of
Geosciences, Keplinger Hall, L103B, The Univer-
sity of Tulsa, 800 South Tucker Drive, Tulsa, OK
74104-9700
The University of Tulsa is an Equal Opportu-
nity Employer Disabled/ Veteran.
Opportunities for Students
Graduate Assistantship, New Mexico Highlands
University. Graduate assistantships are avail-
able for students wishing to pursue an MS in
Geology beginning Fall 2018 term. The NMHU
Environmental Geology Program strengths are
in mineralogy, petrology, geochemistry, rock-
paleomagnetism, structural geology, volcanol-
and environmental sciences. The NSF-Funded
Paleomagnetic-Rock Magnetic, Powder X-Ray
Diffraction, and Water Chemistry labs support
wide-ranging analytical research. We recently
received a three-year NSF grant to fund an interna-
tional research experience in the Czech Republic
and we are particularly interested in students with
interests in volcanology, geophysics, geochem-
istry, and petrology to participate in this project.
The NMHU campus in Las Vegas, New Mexico,
is situated at the boundary of the Great Plains and
the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and is located near
several world-renowned geologic features. A low
student:faculty ratio and state-of-the art laboratory
facilities provide students with a superior learning
experience. The graduate assistantship includes
a nine-month stipend and tuition waiver per aca-
demic year. Application review begins 03/16/18.
For more information, contact Dr. Michael Petronis
at mspetro@nmhu.edu. For disabled access or ser-
vices call 505-454-3513 or TDD# 505-454-3003.
AA/EOE Employer.
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