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faculty, administration, and staff. We encourage ronmental Evolution, and Earthquake Processes ( 2) Mineral Resources and/or Economic Geol-
applications from those who will offer rigorous, ( see http://earthscience.ucr.edu/ ) . We are looking ogy: we encourage applications from individuals
integrated classroom, field, and laboratory experi- for individuals with a strong background in spec- with expertise in one or more of the following
ences for our students. Geology faculty teach three imen-based earth-life history research, familiarity areas: economic geology; mining geology; min-
courses with labs per year, supervise students in with a broad range of geological materials, and an eral resources in magmatic, hydrothermal, and/or
independent research leading to honors theses, active interest in Museum Science including digi- placer deposits; structure and emplacement of ore
serve as academic advisor to geology majors and tiz ation and databasing. The new hire will engage deposits; or mineral exploration. Teaching expec-
underclass students in general, support the activi- with UCR’s Center for Integrative Biological Col- tations for this position include mineralogy, ore
ties of the Geology Dept., and participate in the lections, a rapidly evolving college-wide initiative. deposits, geological field methods or field camp,
life of the College through service. The appoin- A Ph.D. is preferred, along with experience of and/ advanced mineral resources, and other courses in
tee to this position will regularly teach courses at or qualifications in collections management. The support of the Department’s teaching needs.
the introductory level that engage a broad range University of California is an Affirmative Action/ We seek applicants with a commitment to
of students and more advanced courses within Equal Opportunity employer. Please visit http:// teaching, research, and partnership building with
their area of expertise for students majoring in jobs.ucr.edu/ for more information and to apply for resource industries and research organiz ations
Geology. Opportunities for teaching interdisci- this career position. Applications received by Sep- in Alaska and elsewhere. Successful candidates
plinary courses are also available. The ability to tember 15th will receive priority attention. must develop externally funded research that
direct writing, quantitative analysis, and research HYD ROGEOLOGISTS actively involves graduate and undergraduate
at all undergraduate levels is necessary. The suc- GEOHYD ROLOGY SECTION, K ANSAS students. Both positions require a Ph.D. in
cessful candidate will be expected to sustain a GEOLOGICAL SURVEY geological sciences or a related field at the
dynamic and productive research program that is UNIVERSITY OF K ANSAS, LAW RENCE time of initial appointment, university teach-
grounded in original observations and analysis Two full-time positions to lead KGS hydrogeo- ing experience or potential, and demonstration
of Earth materials and is conducive to substan- chemical and groundwater hydrology investi- of research experience and future potential.
tive undergraduate participation. Start-up funds gations. Faculty-equivalent, sabbatical-eligible Relevant industry or post-doctoral experience will
and other forms of institutional support are avail- positions at the rank of Assistant or entry-level be considered favorably.
able. This appointment will begin July 1, 2019. Associate Scientist. Requires Ph.D. with an Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae,
Candidates must have completed the Ph.D. at the emphasis on 1) aqueous geochemistry related to a statement of teaching and research interests that
time of appointment; post-doctoral experience is groundwater resources or 2) groundwater hydrol- includes how you will involve students in research
beneficial. Applications should be submitted elec- ogy of sedimentary aquifer systems, and scientific opportunities, contact information for at least three
tronically via Interfolio https://apply.interfolio. leadership potential. Emphasis on state-of-the- references, and unofficial academic transcripts to
com/51958. We request a cover letter, curriculum science field studies and complementary theo- careers.alaska.edu for: ( 1) posting 509521 ( petrol-
vita, contact information for three references who retical research. Complete announcement/applica- ogy or volcanology) ; or ( 2) posting 509519 ( min-
have agreed to provide letters of recommenda- tion info at www.kgs.ku.edu/General/jobs.html. eral resources) . Review of applications will begin
tion, and a statement in which you describe your Review of applications will begin Oct. 15, 2018. September 24, 2018.
current research agenda, what you would like to Apply online at http://employment.ku.edu/ For more information regarding these positions,
teach to undergraduate students and how you envi- academic/12288br for the Hydrogeochemist and at please contact the department director, Dr. Simon
sion doing so, and the background, experience, or http://employment.ku.edu/academic/12289br for Kattenhorn: skattenhorn@ alaska.edu.
interests that position you to support Amherst’s the Groundwater Hydrologist. For further infor- UAA is an AA/EO Employer and Educational
commitment to diversity and inclusion. Review mation contact Geoff Bohling ( geoff@ kgs.ku.edu) Institution. Applicant must be eligible for employ-
of applications will begin on September 14, 2018, or Don Whittemore ( donwhitt@ kgs.ku.edu) . For ment under the immigration Reform and Control
and continue until the position is filled. Applica- further information about other aspects of the posi- Act of 1986 and subsequent amendments. Your
tions completed by September 14, 2018, will be tion, contact Annette Delaney, HR, at adelaney@ application for employment with UAA is subject
assured of full consideration. For more informa- kgs.ku.edu or 785-864-2152. KU is an EO/AAE, to public disclosure under the Alaska Public
tion about Amherst College and the Geology Dept. http://policy.ku.edu/IOA/nondiscrimination. Records Act.
please visit our websites: www.amherst.edu and TENURE- TRACK , ASSISTANT
https://www.amherst.edu/academiclife/depart- TW O FACULTY POSITIONS IN OR ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR,
ments/geology. Q uestions should be addressed to PETROLOGY/ VOLCANOLOGY CLIMATOLOGY MID D LE TENNESSEE
Professor Anna Martini, Search Committee Chair: AND MINERAL RESOURCES STATE UNIVERSITY
ammartini@ amherst.edu. UNIVERSITY OF ALASK A ANCHORAGE
The Dept. of Geological Sciences at the Univer- The Middle Tennessee State University ( MTSU)
MUSEUM SCIENTIST IN EARTH sity of Alaska Anchorage ( www.uaa.alaska.edu/ Dept. of Geosciences invites applications for a
SCIENCES , UNIVERSITY OF geology/) seeks to hire two tenure-track faculty tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor in
CALIFORNIA– RIVERSID E members ( open rank) , with a start date of August climatology beginning August 1, 2019. Teaching
REQ . ID # 201806 111005 2019. We aim to expand and complement exist- responsibilities include undergraduate and gradu-
UC Riverside Earth Sciences Dept. seeks a ing areas of research expertise in the Department ate courses in climatology, climate change, Earth
Museum Scientist to conserve, oversee, and which include geochemistry, structural geology, science, physical geography, and related disci-
utiliz e departmental research, reference, and sedimentology, stratigraphy, petroleum geology, plines. Applicants with abilities to teach courses
teaching collections; and manage the museum geophysics, hydrogeology, and planetary geology. in meteorology and develop discipline-related
outreach program. The position is 85% time with The successful candidates are expected to teach courses for the Department’s new Environmen-
flexible Monday through Friday hours. Candidates undergraduate and graduate courses to a diverse tal Science major will receive special consider-
seeking external research or outreach funding that student body in the B.S. and M.S. programs in geo- ation. The successful candidate will be expected
may supplement salary while pursuing departmen- logical sciences. to undertake collaborative and multi-disciplinary
tal goals are particularly encouraged to apply. The ( 1) Igneous/Metamorphic Petrology and/or Vol- research within the department and univer-
department, which has recently rapidly grown in canology: teaching expectations for this position sity, and to be actively involved in university
faculty, is within the College of Natural and Agri- include igneous & metamorphic petrology, vol- and professional service. Candidates must have
cultural Sciences, and has strong specimen-based canology, geological field methods or field camp, completed a PhD in geosciences or related field
research in fault petrology, geochemistry, and advanced petrology, and other courses in support at time of appointment.
paleontology. Such research complements depart- of the Department’s teaching needs. MTSU Geosciences offers BS degrees in Geo-
mental research foci in Organic and Paleoenvi- science with concentrations in Geology, Physical

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