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and tenure-track geoscientists, with considerable epscor for further information. Contributing to the Assistant Professor, Geology, Marine
facilities and resources. Water-related research is boreal fire component and the ability to integrate and Coastal Science, Western
a priority for the Geosciences and other STEM across the coastal margins component is central to Washington University
departments, with multiple opportunities for cross- the project. The Geology Department and the Marine and
disciplinary collaborations. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in geological Coastal Science (MACS) program at Western
The application package for this position sciences or a closely related discipline, and pref- Washington University (WWU) invite applications
should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, 3 erably have post-doctoral and teaching experi- for two tenure-track, assistant professor positions
peer-reviewed publications, separate research and ence. The position requires research, teaching, with specialties in one of three fields:
teaching statements, and the names and contact and service components that support UAA’s mis- Coastal Geomorphology/Coastal Geohaz-
information of 3 references. Submit the applica- sion. The successful candidate will be expected ards. The ideal candidate will enhance our exist-
tion package electronically via Interfolio (http:// to teach core courses and/or develop specialty ing strengths in geoscience teaching and research
apply .interfolio.com/66785 ). courses for the graduate (M.S.) and undergradu- by developing new courses and research avenues
If there are questions please contact the chair of ate academic programs, develop a vigorous in coastal geomorphology, coastal tectonics and
the search committee, Dr. Joe Yelderman ( email: externally funded research program, and mentor geo-hazards. Broad areas of interest include, but
joe_yelderman@baylor.edu ). Faculty will also be graduate students. Interested applicants should are not limited to, coastal erosion and sediment
available to discuss the position at the AGU meeting submit a statement of interest that outlines their transport, delta evolution, beach/tidal morpho-
in San Francisco. qualifications for this position and includes a dynamics, marine geohazards, and tectonic pro-
Salary is commensurate with experience and research plan, teaching interests, curriculum cesses that impact coastal zones, including uplift,
qualifications. Applications will be reviewed begin- vitae, and the names and contact information of subsidence, and tsunami generation and impacts.
ning 11/01/2019 and will be accepted until the posi- at least three references. Applications must be Paleoceanography/Paleoclimate. The ideal
tion is filled. To learn more, please visit these links: submitted to Job #512846 at alaska .edu/jobs/. For candidate will enhance our existing strengths in
https://www.baylor.edu/geosciences/, https://www questions about this position, please contact Dr. geoscience teaching and research by developing new
.baylor.edu/artsandsciences/. Lee Ann Munk, Chair of the Search Committee, courses and research avenues in paleoceanography/
Baylor University is a private not-for-profit at lamunk@alaska.edu. Review of applications paleoclimatology. Broad areas of interest include,
university affiliated with the Baptist General Con- will begin November 8, 2019 and will continue but are not limited to, oceanic circulation and heat
vention of Texas. As an Affirmative Action/Equal until the position is filled. transport, micropaleontology/paleoecology, the car-
Opportunity employer, Baylor is committed to UAA is an AA/EO Employer and Educational bon cycle, and geochemical processes that are related
compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination Institution. Applicant must be eligible for employ- to climate variations on geological timescales. Tools
laws, including those regarding age, race, color, ment at the time of initial appointment under the and techniques used to address these problems can
sex, national origin, marital status, pregnancy sta- immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 include geochemical or sedimentological proxies of
tus, military service, genetic information, and dis- and subsequent amendments. Your application for climate variations, paleontological proxies/indica-
ability. As a religious educational institution, Bay- employment with UAA is subject to public disclo- tors of climate variations, physical oceanographic
lor is lawfully permitted to consider an applicant’s sure under the Alaska Public Records Act. data, or other appropriate techniques.
religion as a selection criterion. Baylor encourages Marine Geologist. The ideal candidate will
women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with Igneous Petrology, Western enhance our existing strengths in geoscience teach-
disabilities to apply. Washington University ing and research by developing new courses and
The Geology Department at Western Washing-
Tenure Track Assistant Professor ton University (WWU) invites applications for a research avenues in marine geology with a focus on
crustal/lithospheric evolution and/or tectonic pro-
Position in Earth Surface Processes, tenure-track, assistant professor position with spe- cesses. Broad areas of interest include, but are not
University of Alaska Anchorage cialty in Igneous Petrology to begin Sept 16, 2020. limited to, formation of the oceanic lithosphere and
The Department of Geological Sciences at the We seek individuals who are enthusiastic about crustal evolution, geodynamics of the ocean basins,
University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) (www teaching and who will establish a vigorous research hydrothermal circulation at mid-ocean ridges, geo-
.uaa.alaska.edu/ geology/) seeks applications from program, and are particularly interested in those chemistry of rock-water interactions, submarine
exceptional candidates for a tenure-track faculty who will combine field and analytical, experimen- volcanic systems, or tectonic processes associated
position at the Assistant Professor level in the broad tal or modeling approaches in their research, and with oceanic plate boundaries. Tools and tech-
area of Earth Surface Processes, with a start date of who will involve undergraduate and Masters-level niques used to address these problems can include
August 2020. We aim to complement existing areas students in their research. geochemical analyses, geophysical methods, geo-
of research expertise in hydrology, environmental The ideal candidate will enhance our existing spatial analysis, textural rock analysis, numerical
geochemistry, structure, and stratigraphy. The suc- strengths in geoscience teaching and research by models, or other appropriate techniques.
cessful candidate is expected to teach undergraduate developing new courses and research avenues in These positions will begin Sept 16, 2020. As
and graduate courses to a diverse student body in the igneous petrology. Broad areas of interest include, members of the group of initial faculty hires into
B.S. and M.S. programs in geological sciences. but are not limited to, the timescales of magmatic the MACS program, the successful applicant will
Although all areas of Earth Surface Processes processes, the evolution of the continental crust, foster an interdisciplinary approach to teaching
will be considered, expertise in modeling of geo- mantle, oceanic lithosphere/ocean island/mid-ocean and research in geology and marine science. We
morphological, coastal, cryospheric, and/or marine ridge processes, the recycling of elements and seek individuals who are enthusiastic about teach-
processes is desired. The position is associated with volatiles within arc magmas and subduction sys- ing and who will establish a vigorous research pro-
a $20 million, 5-year National Science Foundation tems, and links between tectonic and magmatic gram, and are particularly interested in those who
EPSCoR (Established Program to Stimulate Com- processes. will combine field, experimental, and/or modeling
petitive Research) grant that supports interdisci- For details about the position, application infor- approaches in their research program, and who will
plinary research in the State of Alaska. During the mation and instructions, go to the WWU Employ- involve undergraduate and Masters-level students
first three years at UAA, the successful applicant ment website http://employment.wwu .edu/ cw/en-us/ in their research.
will serve as a member of the EPSCoR team for job/497184/assistant-professor-of-igneous-petrology. To apply, and for further details regarding qual-
the project “Fire and Ice: Navigating Variability Review of applications begins December 15, 2019 ifications and position responsibilities, please see
in Boreal Wildfire Regimes and Subarctic Coastal and continues until position is filled. Please contact http://employment.wwu.edu/cw/en-us/job/497185/
Ecosystems.” Applicants are encouraged to consult the search committee chair, Susan DeBari (debari@ assistant-professor-geology-marine-and-coastal
the Alaska EPSCoR website at www.alaska.edu/ wwu.edu) for questions about this position. -science.

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