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GEOSCIENCE JOBS & OPPORTUNITIES

Ads (or cancellations) must reach the GSA advertising office at: www.geo.ua.edu. Questions should be directed Reno (UNR) and serves as the state geological
no later than the first of the month, one month prior to the to Dr. Kim Genareau (kdg@ua.edu), Chair of the survey of Nevada. Managed as part of the Mackay
issue in which they are to be published. (Note: Combined Search Committee. Applicants should submit a cover School of Earth Sciences and Engineering in the Col-
March/April issue releases on March schedule). Print ads will
also appear on the Geoscience Job Board to coincide with the letter, curriculum vitae, vision statement, and names lege of Science at UNR, NBMG functions as both
month of print issue. Contact: advertising@geosociety.org, and contact information for at least three references an academic unit and statewide agency. Its principal
+1-800-472-1988 ext. 1053, or +1-303-357-1053. Email corre- through the UA Jobs Website at: https://faculty scientists are tenure-track faculty members. Nevada
spondence should include complete contact information jobs.ua.edu/postings/44323. Review of applications is one of the most exciting regions in the world to do
(including phone and mailing address). Rates are in U.S. dollars.
will begin 1 March 2019 and will continue until the research in the geosciences and the best in the U.S.
Per line each position is filled. The University of Alabama is an for the study of hydrothermal mineral deposits. For
Per Line for addt’l month
Classification 1st month (same ad) equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and further information about NBMG, please consult
Positions Open $9.35 $9.30 actively seeks diversity in its employees. our website (http://www.nbmg.unr.edu).
Fellowship Opportunities $9.35 $9.30 Contact information for this position: Dr. John
Opportunities for Students Assistant or Associate Professor, Muntean, Search Chair, munteanj@unr.edu.
First 25 lines FREE $5.00 Economic Geologist (Hydrothermal To express interest, please apply online at:
Additional lines $5.00 $5.00 Geochemistry), Nevada Bureau of https://nshe.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/
Mines and Geology UNR-external/job/University-of-Nevada-Reno-
POSITIONS OPEN Description of Position: The Nevada Bureau of --Main-Campus/Assistant-or-Associate-Professor-
Mines and Geology (NBMG) at the University --Economic-Geologist_R0113408-1.
Chair and Professor, Dept. of of Nevada, Reno, seeks applicants for a tenure- Please attach the following attachments to your
Geological Sciences, University of track faculty position at the Assistant or Associate application:
Alabama Professor level with expertise in Economic Geol- 1. Resume/CV
The Dept. of Geological Sciences at the University ogy focused on the hydrothermal geochemistry 2. Statement expressing your interest in the position
of Alabama seeks an individual with an outstand- of mineral deposits. Position responsibilities and and research plans
ing record of proven leadership, teaching, research, expectations include: (1) working independently 3. Name, e-mail, postal address, and telephone
and service, to be hired at the rank of Full Professor as well as collaborating with NBMG faculty- number of at least three professional references
with tenure for the 12 month position of Department staff, faculty in other geoscience units at UNR 4. A Word document containing links to at least
Chair. The successful candidate must be interna- and UNLV, and others in industry and govern- three of your publications
tionally recognized within the field, have an active ment in developing funded projects and conduct- 5. Please write a brief statement (one page maxi-
research program that includes external funding, ing research; (2) focusing research on mineral mum) about how you would contribute toward
and be able to advance the research goals and stat- deposits in Nevada, though some research can be our mission of creating a culturally inclu-
ure of the faculty. This candidate should be able to conducted outside Nevada; and (3) supervising sive environment in the role for which you
forge a dynamic vision for the department by work- graduate students and teaching courses related to are applying.
ing with the faculty, and communicate that vision to hydrothermal geochemistry. The position will be Posting Close Time: This posting will close at
the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and the a tenure-track faculty appointment with an aca- 12:00 am on the date listed below. The posting will
Provost of the University. demic-year base salary (9 months) that is competi- no longer be available to apply to after 11:59 pm
We seek a chair who can build upon our strong tive with other research universities. Starting date the day prior.
foundation to increase the quality of our B.S., M.S., will be July 1, 2019, or shortly thereafter, depend- Posting Close Date: 02/22/2019
and Ph.D. students’ experience and advance the ing on availability of the successful candidate. EEO/AA: Women, under-represented groups,
Department’s research productivity and profile. Required Qualifications: Interested applicants individuals with disabilities, and veterans are
The Department’s 22 faculty conduct research that must have a doctorate in geology or a related geo- encouraged to apply.
spans the geosciences and collaborates with the science field by the time of hire and a demonstrated
Alabama Water Institute, the National Water Cen- record of research on topics related to hydrother- Applied Geoscientist with GIS and/or
ter, the Center for Sedimentary Basin Studies, and mal mineral deposits as indicated by dissertation Remote Sensing Capability, Eastern
are establishing new energy industry consortia. The research or peer-reviewed publications. Excellent Kentucky University
applicant should possess proven leadership abili- communication skills, as demonstrated in written The Dept. of Geosciences (www.geoscience.eku
ties, with a minimum of three years of significant application materials; commitment to public service; .edu) of Eastern Kentucky University invites appli-
administrative experience, and have an enthusiasm potential for, or established record of publications; cations for a tenure-track position at the Assistant
for the University’s teaching and research missions. and ability to attract funding are essential. Previous Professor level beginning August 2019. We seek a
The candidate must hold a Ph.D. in Geology or a research must include one or more of the following colleague with academic training that includes prac-
closely-related field and have expertise which com- disciplines: economic geology or hydrothermal geo- tical and research expertise in Earth Science, GIS,
plements that of existing faculty. chemistry with a focus on mineral deposits. and remote sensing to complement the department’s
In addition, the successful candidate should Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be environmentally-focused geosciences programs. We
demonstrate a proven record in the following areas: given to candidates with: (1) academic experience offer a B.S. in Geographic Information Science and
• vigorous advocacy on behalf of faculty, staff, in hydrothermal minerals deposits, particularly a B.S. in Environmental and Applied Geology, the
and students; research that blends both quantitative analytical latter with two concentrations: an ASBOG-based
• excellent leadership, particularly promoting col- and field-based approaches; (2) demonstrated professional concentration, or an academic concen-
legiality in implementing change and coordinat- research productivity with publications in the tration to prepare students for graduate school. We
ing diverse approaches to teaching and research; peer-reviewed literature; and (3) achievable plans also offer a 24-hour university certificate in GIS.
• innovative curriculum and program mainte- for funded research on Nevada-focused topics in Preference will be given to candidates with expe-
nance and development; economic geology, as described in the applicant’s rience in state-of-the-art field techniques utilizing
• excellent budget oversight and facilities letter of interest. Additional preferred fields of geophysics, geotechnical skills, and/or program-
management; expertise include: (1) geochemistry of metal solu- ming in Python/R with current research or future
• experience with program assessment plan imple- bility and transport; (2) geochemical modeling, interest in developing research in Kentucky.
mentation and assessment data interpretation; and (3) fluid inclusions, (4) stable isotopes, and/or (5) Candidates must exhibit a commitment to
• inspirational mentoring of colleagues and students. geochemical microanalyses. excellence in teaching at the general education
Details regarding existing department research Department Information: NBMG is a research and undergraduate levels, and to actively involv-
programs, equipment, and facilities can be found and public service unit of the University of Nevada, ing undergraduate students in their research.

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