Page 34 - i1052-5173-29-10

GEOSCIENCE JOBS & OPPORTUNITIES

Ads (or cancellations) must reach the GSA advertising office Assistant Professor (Tenure Track), and culturally diverse universities in the country.
no later than the first of the month, one month prior to the Structural/Tectonic Geology, San It is the largest institution of higher education in
issue in which they are to be published. (Note: Combined the Chicago area with over 30,000 undergraduate,
March/April issue releases on March schedule.) Print ads will Diego State University
also appear on the Geoscience Job Board to coincide with the The San Diego State University Dept. of Geologi- graduate, and professional students. To apply, please
month of print issue. Contact: advertising@geosociety.org, cal Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track complete the online application providing contact
+1-800-472-1988 ext. 1053, or +1-303-357-1053. Email corre- information and three professional references at
spondence should include complete contact information position in STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY/TEC- https://jobs.uic.edu (click on the Job Board and then
(including phone and mailing address). Rates are in U.S. dollars. TONICS at the Assistant Professor level. We seek
Per line each to hire a candidate who uses field-based and/or on the position link) and upload a cover letter, cur-
Per Line for addt’l month computational models to address questions related riculum vitae, and statements of research and teach-
Classification 1st month (same ad) to structural deformation in regions of active tec- ing plans. For fullest consideration, please apply by
Positions Open $9.35 $9.30 tonics. Specific areas of research might include any October 21, 2019. Final authorization of the position
Fellowship Opportunities $9.35 $9.30 is subject to availability of funding. The University
Opportunities for Students aspects of structural geology and/or active tectonics
First 25 lines FREE $5.00 through the use of field studies, applied geophys- of Illinois at Chicago is an affirmative action, equal
Additional lines $5.00 $5.00 ics, computational techniques and/or models. The opportunity employer, dedicated to the goal of
successful candidate will be expected to develop a building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty
POSITIONS OPEN vigorous, externally-funded, independent research and staff committed to teaching and working in a
program with student participation. Contribution to multicultural environment. We strongly encourage
Planetary Geology/Geophysics, the Dept. of Geological Sciences teaching mission applications from women, minorities, individuals
Western Washington University and participation in University and/or community with disabilities and covered veterans. The Univer-
The Geology Dept. and the Dept. of Physics & service is also expected. Candidates should have sity of Illinois may conduct background checks on
all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent
Astronomy at Western Washington University a Ph.D. in Geology or related field, relevant post- offer. Background checks will be performed in
(WWU) invite applications for a tenure-track, doctoral experience, a strong record of research
assistant professor position with specialty in Plan- accomplishments, external funding and a demon- compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
etary Geology/Geophysics, to begin Sept 16, 2020. strated capacity for teaching. Faculty Position in Crust/
We seek individuals who are enthusiastic about Additional information and application pro- Lithosphere Evolution, University of
teaching, who will establish a vigorous research cedures are available at Https://apply.interfolio California, Davis
program, and who will involve undergraduate and .com/67226. Review of applications will begin on Next review date: Oct. 20, 2019. Apply by this date
Masters-level students in their research. Teaching 21 October 2019 and continue until the position is to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final
assignments will be focused in Geophysics (https:// filled. Please direct questions about the position date: Dec. 31, 2019. Applications will continue to be
www.wwu.edu/majors/geophysics-bs), a program to the search committee chair, Dr. Allen Gontz, accepted until this date, but those received after the
shared between the departments. agontz@sdsu.edu. review date will only be considered if the position
The ideal candidate will enhance our existing SDSU is a Title IX, equal opportunity employer. has not yet been filled.
strengths in remote sensing, planetary geology, seis- Tenure-Track Assistant Professor, The Dept. of Earth and Planetary Sciences at
mology, magnetism, tectonics and stellar astrophys- University of Illinois at Chicago the University of California, Davis seeks a geolo-
ics by developing new courses and research avenues The Dept. of Earth and Environmental Sciences gist who investigates the generation, evolution, and
in planetary geology and/or geophysics. Areas of in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the deformation of Earth’s crust and lithosphere. For
interest include the role of physical processes in top- University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) invites this tenure-track faculty position, we seek candi-
ics such as planet formation and evolution, planetary applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor dates whose research is anchored in the rock record
interiors, surfaces, or potential fields, small bodies, and addresses fundamental problems related to the
solar system dynamics, or related areas. who pursues fundamental research in climate sci- Earth’s physical and chemical evolution over geo-
For details about the position, application infor- ence with an emphasis on surface processes. The
mation and instructions, go to the WWU Employ- applicant’s research should involve more than one logic time. The ideal candidate will employ creative,
interdisciplinary, and process-focused research that
ment website 497337: https://employment.wwu approach (e.g., observational, modeling, experimen- integrates observations with laboratory or computa-
.edu/cw/en-us/job/497337/assistant-professor-of tal) and may address topics that include, but are not tional methods, and/or integrates two or more sub-
limited to, the effects of climate change on biogeo-
-planetary-geologygeophysics. Review of applica- chemical cycling and the role of climate in landscape disciplines within Earth science, such as petrology,
tions begins December 20, 2019, and will continue evolution. The successful candidate is expected to rock mechanics, seismology, geochemistry, geo-
until the position is filled. Questions about the posi- chronology, structural geology, or tectonics. We
tion should be directed to the search committee establish an innovative and productive program of are particularly interested in applicants who will
chair, Jackie Caplan-Auerbach. (caplanj@wwu .edu, scientific research that complements department expand our current research programs and have the
+1-360-650-4153). strengths in ecohydrology, planetary science, and potential to build new connections between areas
biogeochemistry, and can contribute to university
Assistant Professor, Geochemistry, strengths in areas such as public health. The candi- of current research expertise in the department and
San Diego State University date will teach graduate and undergraduate courses, across the UC Davis campus. The department’s
The Dept. of Geological Sciences and the Environ- advise graduate students (MS and Ph.D.), and men- current research programs and experimental, ana-
mental Sciences Program at SDSU invites applica- tor undergraduate students in research projects. lytical and computational facilities are described
tions for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Earth Sciences or at https://geology.ucdavis.edu/research. See https://
in geochemistry and environmental sciences. The a related field, and a record of research accomplish- www.ucdavis.edu/academics/colleges-schools/ for
preferred start date of the appointment is August ments; postdoctoral experience is preferred. more information about UC Davis.
2020. The full advertisement and directions for The Earth and Environmental Sciences Dept. Appointment will be at the Assistant Professor
application are posted at http://apply.interfolio (https://eaes.uic.edu/) has extensive laboratory and rank. Candidates must possess a Ph.D. or equiva-
.com/67212. Review of applications will begin on computing facilities, and is expanding collabora- lent in geoscience or a related field by the time of
21 October 2019 and continue until the position is tions with other campus units including chemistry, appointment. The appointee is expected to develop
filled. For questions or more information please health sciences, and biological sciences. The depart- and maintain a vigorous externally funded research
contact Dr. David L. Kimbrough, Search Commit- ment serves a growing body of majors, the majority program and to teach at the undergraduate and
tee Chair at dkimbrough@sdsu.edu. SDSU is an of whom are underrepresented in STEM. UIC is a graduate levels. Supervision of graduate students
equal opportunity/Title IX employer. public R1 institution and one of the most ethnically and service to the department, university, and

34 GSA Today | October 2019