Year: 2013

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1)    Marine Science Faculty Positions – Coastal Carolina University

•    Tenure-Track Position: Assistant Professor of Marine Science

The Department of Marine Science at Coastal Carolina University invites applications for a tenure-track position as Assistant Professor of Marine Science with a specialization in Coastal or Marine Geology. The appointment will be effective August 2014. We seek a highly motivated individual with a commitment to undergraduate and graduate education that embraces the teacher scholar model and provides active learning experiences in the classroom as well as in field and research opportunities.
Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Marine Science or related field. Applicants with expertise in any sub-discipline of Marine Geology are invited to apply, although specializations in sediment transport, physical/numerical modeling, geomorphology or coastal geology are particularly encouraged. This position will be expected to teach introductory and upper division courses in the undergraduate Marine Science program and develop a viable externally funded research program in their specialty actively involving undergraduate and graduate students. Prior experience with distance learning would be beneficial.
Marine Science is one of the largest undergraduate departments within CCU and is committed to collaborative, interdisciplinary research and education. The Burroughs and Chapin Center for Marine and Wetland Studies and the School of Coastal and Marine System Science maintains a broad array of instrumentation and support staff well equipped for broad pursuits especially in geophysical seafloor and sub-bottom mapping, hydrodynamic observation and modeling, hydrogeology, and water quality analysis.
Coastal Carolina University is a public comprehensive liberal arts institution located just nine miles from the Atlantic coast resort of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. CCU enrolls more than 9,400 students from 45 states and 56 nations. The University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the baccalaureate and selective master’s degrees of national and/or regional significance in the arts and sciences, business, humanities, education, and health and human services and a Ph.D. degree in Coastal & Marine System Science.
Candidates should submit a letter of application, a current CV, copies of all transcripts, and a statement of teaching philosophy and research interests electronically at: http://jobs.coastal.edu. Review of applications will begin December 18, 2013 and continue until the position is filled.

Coastal Carolina University is an EO/AA employer.

•    Tenure-Track Position: Assistant/Association Professor of Coastal & Marine Systems Science

The School of Coastal and Marine Systems Science (SCMSS) at Coastal Carolina University invites applications for a tenure-track position as Assistant/Associate Professor of Coastal and Marine Systems Science. Appointment will begin August 2014.
Applicants must have a Ph.D. in a relevant field. The successful candidate will develop a sustained externally funded research program in their individual focus area, partner cooperatively on interdisciplinary teams within the new School (http://www.coastal.edu/scmss/) and provide instruction and supervision of masters and doctoral students. Applicants are sought with research and graduate interests in coastal and marine systems with preference for individuals that will contribute to and complement existing strengths of the School. Professionals with expertise in coastal engineering are also eligible to apply. Prior experience with distance learning would be beneficial.
The SCMSS houses the Center for Marine and Wetland Studies (http://bcmw.coastal.edu/), Waccamaw Watershed Academy, Environmental Quality Laboratory and related graduate programs. The School maintains a broad array of instrumentation and support staff well equipped for broad pursuits especially in geophysical seafloor and sub-bottom mapping, hydrodynamic observation and modeling, hydrogeology, and microbial and water quality analyses. A new 54′ research vessel is coming on line soon.
Coastal Carolina University is a public comprehensive liberal arts institution located just nine miles from the Atlantic coast resort of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Coastal enrolls more than 9,400 students from 45 states and 56 nations. The University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the baccalaureate and selective master’s degrees of national and/or regional significance in the arts and sciences, business, humanities, education, and health and human services and a Ph.D. degree in Marine Science.
Interested candidates should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of research interest and contact information for at least three professional references, electronically at http://jobs.coastal.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Coastal Carolina University is an EO/AA employer.

•    Lecturer Position: Department of Marine Science

Coastal Carolina University invites applications for a Lecturer position in the Department of Marine Science. This position is a nine-month appointment with benefits and will begin August 2014. The Department of Marine Science is committed to collaborative, interdisciplinary education and research and seeks a highly motivated individual with a commitment to undergraduate teaching.
Applicants must have a M.S. or Ph.D. in Marine Science or a related marine field. The lecturer position may teach introductory marine science laboratory courses and may assist with the coordination of those courses and supervision of graduate teaching assistants. Additional teaching responsibilities may include a combination of introductory lectures and upper level laboratories in the marine science core. Preference will be given to applicants qualified to teach introductory and upper level marine biology or marine geology courses and laboratories. Further information about Coastal Carolina University and Marine Science can be found at http://jobs.coastal.edu/marine. Prior experience with distance learning (including laboratory) would be beneficial.
Coastal Carolina University is a public comprehensive liberal arts institution located just nine miles from the Atlantic coast resort of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Coastal enrolls more than 9,400 students from 45 states and 56 nations. The University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the baccalaureate and selective master’s degrees of national and/or regional significance in the arts and sciences, business, humanities, education, and health and human services and a Ph.D. degree in Marine Science.
Candidates should submit a letter of application, a current CV, unofficial transcript, and a statement of teaching philosophy electronically at: http://jobs.coastal.edu. Review of applications will begin December 18, 2013 and will continue until the position is filled.
Coastal Carolina University is an EO/AA employer.

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2)    Faculty Position in Experimental Earth Science – Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences and the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University

The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences seeks applicants for a faculty position in Experimental Earth Science, at any rank from tenure-track assistant professor through full professor with tenure. We seek candidates who apply experimental laboratory approaches to the understanding of natural processes. We are open to a broad set of research topics relating to the application of chemical thermodynamics and reaction kinetics over a wide range of temperature and pressure, from the Earth’s crust to its deep interior. Examples of appropriate subjects include experimental igneous/metamorphic petrology, fluid-rock interaction, hydrothermal systems, geochemical environment of the early Earth, origins of life, natural resources, hydrocarbon reactions at elevated temperatures and pressures, chemical and physical volcanology. The successful candidate will be expected to teach foundational courses that support the discipline.
Minimum requirements are demonstrated scientific creativity and potential to build and sustain an innovative research program, a Ph.D. in a geoscience-related field, and capability to teach at undergraduate and graduate levels. The review of applications will begin December 2, 2013, and continue until the position is filled. For more information and to apply for this position, please visit our online site at: academicjobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=58478
Questions can be addressed to Steven Goldstein (steveg@ldeo.columbia.edu), chair of the search committee.
Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

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3)    Assistant Professor, Tenure Track in Geophysics – California State University, Fresno

We seek a Geophysicist to contribute to the geology degree programs, and complement existing strengths in tectonics, paleomagnetism, structural geology, petrology, sedimentary geology, engineering geology, geomorphology, paleoclimatology, and hydrogeology.  Incumbent is expected to develop a research program involving undergrad and Master’s level grad students. Teaching responsibilities at the lower division level may include introductory geology, and at the upper division level, the candidate will be expected to teach Geophysics. Other upper division or graduate level courses will depend on the candidate’s field of expertise. Requirements: Earned doctorate (Ph.D.) in Geology, Geophysics, or related Earth Sciences field. Qualifying degrees must be from an accredited institution or foreign equivalent. Must demonstrate excellence in research and scholarly activities, and demonstrate the ability to work with diverse faculty, staff, and students. Application materials must be on file by 1/13/14. For more info and to apply, visit http://apptrkr.com/407855.

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4)    Postdoctoral Fellowship and Graduate Fellowship – University of Rhode Island / Smithsonian

We are seeking candidates to join our research team and work collaboratively on an NSF-GeoPRISMS funded project to explore the influences of water, oxygen fugacity, and composition on calc-alkaline differentiation, with a focus on the Alaska-Aleutian Arc. Two opportunities are available:

(1) Graduate Research Fellowship in Geochemistry. We are currently seeking a PhD student to participate in a multi-disciplinary study of magmatic oxidation state and its relationship to calc-alkaline differentiation and formation of continental crust in the Aleutian arc, with emphasis on the records preserved by natural lavas and melt inclusions. Funding is available for a minimum of three years of study toward a PhD in oceanography at the University of Rhode Island, Graduate School of Oceanography, with joint work to be done at the National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution.  The student will be jointly mentored by Drs. Katherine Kelley (URI/GSO) and Elizabeth Cottrell (NMNH/Smithsonian). The student will have the opportunity to develop skills and new techniques in microanalytics (XANES, LAICPMS, EMP, FTIR), providing a broad education and research base in petrology/geochemistry. Graduate applications for URI/GSO are on-line at http://www.gso.uri.edu/academics/apply and applicants are encouraged to submit their applications by 15 January, 2014. Applicants attending AGU in 2013 are encouraged to contact Dr. Kelley at kelley@gso.uri.edu to arrange an in-person interview.

(2) Postdoctoral fellowship in experimental petrology based in the Department of Mineral Sciences at the Smithsonian Institution – National Museum of Natural History (NMNH).  Two years of support are available. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the team on all aspects of the project with primary responsibility for carrying out an experimental program related to calc-alkaline differentiation at moderate pressures (~2 kb) using Mo-Hf-C alloy cold-seal pressure vessels. The postdoc will also have the opportunity to develop skills in microanalytics (XANES, LAICPMS, EMP, FTIR). Applicants should send a cover letter, CV, graduate transcript (unofficial transcripts accepted), and the names and email addresses of three references to Liz Cottrell at CottrellE@si.edu. Applicants should indicate in their cover letter the date by which they anticipate having their doctoral degree conferred. Review of applications will begin on January 30th but individuals attending AGU in 2013 are encouraged to contact us in advance to arrange a meeting. The Smithsonian is an equal opportunity employer.