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The Department of Geological Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level in the area of Igneous/Metamorphic Petrology and/or Geochemistry. The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. at the time of appointment. Experience in post-doctoral research and/or University-level lecture instruction is desirable. Particular subareas of interest that complement existing strengths in the department include, but are not limited to, volcanology, tectonomagmatism, mantle petrology, economic geology, and geochronology. The successful candidate is expected to develop a vigorous research program, which includes seeking extramural funding, publishing peer-reviewed papers, and involving undergraduate and M.S. students wherever feasible. Furthermore, the successful candidate is expected to demonstrate teaching excellence and provide effective instruction to students of diverse backgrounds in a multicultural setting. Instruction will include: 1) undergraduate core courses in mineralogy and igneous & metamorphic petrology, 2) elective offerings at the upper-division and/or graduate level in the candidate’s research specialty, and (3) courses in support of the Department's program in General Education and/or preparation of K-5 teachers in natural sciences.
Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, three letters of recommendation, statement of teaching philosophy and experience, and statement of research interests. Electronic submissions are strongly encouraged and should be sent to geology.petrologist.search@csun.edu. Materials can also be sent to: Petrologist Search Committee, Department of Geological Sciences, California State University Northridge, 18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, CA 91330-8266. Review of applications will begin 15 September 2010. Priority will be given to applications received by this date, but the position remains open until filled. For additional information, see http://www.csun.edu/geology. The University is an EO/AA employer.
