Job Postings: Faculty Positions


1) Faculty Positions – Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UCSD

2) Assistant Professor of Earth and Atmospheric Science (Exploration Geophysics) – University of Nebraska-Lincoln

3) Tenure-track Assistant Professor in Structural Geology/ Neotectonics – Department of Geography, Geology and Planning, Missouri State University

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1) Faculty Positions – Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UCSD

Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California San Diego seeks up to two outstanding candidates from a broad range of disciplines within the Earth and Planetary Sciences, including geochemistry, tectonic processes, theoretical and computational geophysics, seismology, and marine and terrestrial geodesy.

For full description and to apply by September 15, 2015 deadline, go to:

Assistant Professor at: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/apply/JPF00843

Associate/Full Professor at: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/apply/JPF00852

UCSD is an AA/EOE/M/F/D/V.

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2) Assistant Professor of Earth and Atmospheric Science (Exploration Geophysics) – University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Applications are invited for a tenure track position as Assistant Professor in the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in teaching and curricular development of undergraduate and graduate courses, to advise and direct graduate students, and to develop a rigorous research program that is supported by external funding. It is expected that the research program will include field and subsurface-based studies of exploration geophysics. Ability to contribute to growing petroleum geoscience-related teaching and research activities within the Department of Earth & Atmospheric Sciences will be considered as an advantage. The candidate should demonstrate strong potential for research and teaching and must hold a Ph.D. in Geology, Geophysics, or a related field at the time of appointment.

The Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences offers B.S. degrees in Geology and Meteorology-Climatology, as well as M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Earth and Atmospheric Sciences. Primary research areas within the geological sciences include sedimentary geology, paleontology and paleobiology, petroleum geosciences and geobiology. Research in atmospheric sciences is focused on meterological hazards, climate change, and remote sensing. Additional active research areas include Climate System Science, Geoscience Education and Hydrological sciences. Additional information about our department can be found on our web site: http://eas.unl.edu.

To apply, go to http://employment.unl.edu, search for requisition #F_150159 and complete the “faculty/administrative form”. Applicants must attach a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statements of research and teaching interests, and names of at least three references via the above website. We will begin to review applications on October 12, but the position will remain open until it is filled.

The University of Nebraska is committed to a pluralistic campus community through affirmative action, equal opportunity, work-life balance, and dual careers.

For further information, contact Dr. Chris Fielding, Search Committee Chair by email, phone, or mail at: cfielding2@unl.edu, 1-402-472-9801; Department of Earth & Atmospheric Sciences, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 214 Bessey Hall, Lincoln NE 68588-0340.

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3) Tenure-track Assistant Professor in Structural Geology/ Neotectonics – Department of Geography, Geology and Planning, Missouri State University

The Department of Geography, Geology, and Planning invites applications for a tenure-track position in Geology at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin in either January 2016 or August 2016 with an emphasis in either Structural Geology or Neotectonics.

A Ph.D. (or ABD) in Geology or a closely related field is required at time of appointment. Requirements include a commitment to undergraduate- and Master’s-level teaching as well as research expertise and interest at a level appropriate to supervise Master’s-level thesis projects. The successful applicant will teach an undergraduate course in structural geology and one or more upper-level courses in his or her specialty. Additionally, the individual will also teach introductory-level geology courses, and participate in department-level field trips. Post-doctoral research experience and evidence of teaching effectiveness would be advantageous. Applicants must be able to demonstrate knowledge of and the ability to work in an environment that encourages an understanding of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or diverse backgrounds.

The Department grants undergraduate degrees in Geology, Geography, Planning, Geospatial Science, and Earth Science Education and an M.S. in Geospatial Science in Geography, Geology and Planning. The successful applicant would be expected to teach and advise in the undergraduate program in Geology and in the department’s graduate program.

Qualified applicants should apply online at jobs.missouristate.edu and upload a single PDF that includes a letter of application, current curriculum vitae, detailed research plan, statement of teaching philosophy, and contact information for 3–5 professional references. The evaluation of applications will begin September 15, 2015, and will continue until a successful candidate is found. Further information can be obtained at +1-417-836-5800, or visit our web site at geosciences.missouristate.edu. The University is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and inclusive faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from women, persons from underrepresented ethnic and racial groups, individuals with disabilities and covered veterans. Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Minority/Female/Veterans/Disability employer and institution.

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