Job Posting: Two Assistant Professor Positions and One-Year visiting Position

1) Two Assistant Professor Positions Paleontology/Sedimentary Geology and Geophysics – OSU Boone Pickens School of Geology

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1) Two Assistant Professor Positions Paleontology/Sedimentary Geology and Geophysics – OSU Boone Pickens School of Geology

The Boone Pickens School of Geology at Oklahoma State University seeks to fill two tenure track assistant professor positions: one in paleontology/sedimentary geology and another in exploration geophysics. The anticipated start date is August 16, 2016. The successful applicants should have a Ph.D. degree in geosciences or related field at the time of appointment.

For the paleontology/sedimentary geology position, we are seeking a geoscientist with research and teaching interest in paleontology as well as sedimentary geology and stratigraphy. Desired areas of specialization may include invertebrate paleontology, biostratigraphy, ichnology, micropaleontology, and paleoecology.

For the geophysics position, we are seeking a geoscientist with expertise in basic and applied energy exploration, and who is able to teach courses in seismic exploration and earthquake seismology, as well as providing other teaching activities to prepare students for the oil and gas industry. Specific areas of specialization include, but not limited to, seismic interpretation, reservoir characterization, and microseismicity-passive seismic.

The successful candidates are expected to work across disciplines within the Boone Pickens School of Geology and collaborate with faculty specializing in petroleum geology, environmental geology, hydrogeology, geochemistry, tectonics, and geophysics. We are seeking to fill the two positions with individuals who will develop vigorous and innovative externally funded research programs and who will contribute to teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels. The successful candidates should be able to supervise MS and PhD students.

The School has state-of-the-art laboratories equipped with analytical instruments and computer hardware and software to facilitate teaching and research in the School’s areas of specialization. The School has a wealth of equipment for field acquisition of geological and geophysical data. The School also hosts the Devon Visualization Laboratory and operates a field camp facility near Cañon City, Colorado.

The application package for the positions should include a cover letter; curriculum vitae; three peer-reviewed publications; contact information for three references; and separate statements of research and teaching vision that include a brief description of how the applicant’s research will interface with that of the School’s faculty. In your cover letter, specify if you are applying for the paleontology/sedimentary geology position or the geophysics position. The application package should be submitted to: Assistant Professor Search, Boone Pickens School of Geology, 105 Noble Research Center, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma 74078-3031 or electronically to: geolsearch@okstate.edu. Screening of candidates will begin on October 15, 2015 and will continue until the position is filled. Position is approved for active recruitment; however, appointment is contingent on available funding. More information about the Boone Pickens School of Geology can be found at http://geology.okstate.edu. Inquiries about the positions may be directed to Dr. Estella Atekwana (estella.atekwana@okstate.edu) or Dr. Jack Pashin (jack.pashin@okstate.edu).

Oklahoma State University is an AA/EEO/E-Verify employer committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. OSU is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans for its openings. OSU-Stillwater is a tobacco-free campus.

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2) One-Year Visiting Position in Petrology and Plate Tectonics, Calendar Year 2016 – University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 

The Department of Geological Sciences at UNC Chapel Hill invites applications for a one-year sabbatical replacement/postdoctoral position beginning 1 January 2016. The successful candidate will specialize in petrology and related fields and will be expected to teach two courses, conduct their own research, be a lively part of the department environment, and assist with student research. Teaching responsibilities comprise Petrology and Plate Tectonics (core course for majors) in the Spring 2016 semester, and a course of the candidate’s choice in Fall 2016.

Relevant facilities at UNC include two thermal ionization mass spectrometers for U-Pb geochronology and Sr, Nd, and Pb isotope geochemistry; an Element2 ICPMS with laser ablation; XRF; XRD; an SEM with EDS, BSE, and CL detectors; and a 1-atmosphere experimental petrology lab.

Applicants should apply via http://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/81384 and by emailing the following with subject Petrology Search to the department’s Administrative Manager, Dr. Elizabeth Mullane Steadman, at emullane@unc.edu:

– concise letter of interest

– concise statement of teaching interests and experience

– curriculum vitae

– summary of research plans

– contact information for two references

Specific questions about the position should be directed to Prof. Allen Glazner, afg@unc.edu; information about the department is at http://www.geosci.unc.edu/. Review of applications will begin on 15 August 2015 and will continue until the position is filled. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

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