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1)     Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Radiogenic Isotope Geochemistry – Penn State University

The Department of Geosciences at The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Radiogenic Isotope Geochemistry, broadly defined. The successful candidate’s research will take advantage of recent technological improvements in analytical precision and spatial resolution that can be applied to the study of the coupled evolution of the lithosphere, climate, biosphere in deep time, crustal growth, provenance of sediments, orogenesis, plutonism, and volcanic processes. The successful candidate will have immediate access to new TIMS and electron microprobe as well as existing LA-ICP-MS and MC-ICP-MS and future intercollege AMS facilities. (S)he will join a dynamic and collaborative geosciences community that includes new hires in hydrogeology, surface processes, and cyber-enabled geoscience.

Candidates must possess a Ph.D. in Geosciences or related field, a record of significant and innovative research in geochemistry documented by peer-reviewed publications, and a clearly defined research agenda commensurate with academic rank. It is anticipated that the appointment will be at the assistant professor level, but higher-rank appointments may be considered in exceptional circumstances.

To apply, e-mail the following materials as email attachments to Ms. Stacie Hugney at slg9@psu.edu: 1) a cover letter, 2) a curriculum vitae, 3) research and teaching statements, and 4) the names, positions, and contact information of three references. Background check is required for employment. Review of applications will begin on February 15th, 2014 and continue until the position is filled.

Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce.

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2) Visiting Faculty Appointment – Trinity University

The Department of Geosciences at Trinity University invites applications for a renewable, nine-month term position (pending final budgetary approval).  The appointment will be made at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor and will begin August 2014.
A Ph.D. in geosciences is required. The successful candidate must have a commitment to undergraduate teaching. Previous experience teaching at the college level is desirable. The teaching load will be nine to ten contact hours per semester. Responsibilities include teaching introductory courses in geology (lecture and lab) and other selected courses. The area of expertise is open, but should complement the strengths of the existing faculty in the department.

Applicants should provide a letter of application that addresses the candidate’s’ experience and teaching and research interests, a curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references. Please send materials electronically to Dr. Diane R. Smith, Chair, Department of Geosciences, at geos.search@trinity.edu. Consideration of applications will begin on February 1 and will continue until the position is filled. Trinity University is an equal opportunity employer. Minority and women candidates are encouraged to apply.