The College of Charleston Department of Geology and Environmental Geosciences (www.cofc.edu/~geology) is accepting applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position to begin in August 2010. We are looking for a Geoscientist who uses GIS and remote sensing in their research and teaching programs, and who is committed to undergraduate education and research. The successful candidate will be expected to teach introductory geology, GIS and remote sensing classes, and to develop one or more courses related to their field of specialty. S(he) will also be expected to involve undergraduate students in their research program.

Preference will be given to those with teaching experience at the college level and demonstrated research potential. An expertise in GIS and remote sensing is essential. The successful candidate is expected to develop his/her own research program and to seek external funds. The teaching load is three courses (nine contact hours) per semester, including undergraduate and graduate-level courses. A Ph.D. is required at the time of employment. Salary is dependent upon experience.

The Department of Geology and Environmental Geosciences has over 100 majors and offers a major, a minor, and a broad array of topical and interdisciplinary elective courses in the geosciences. The Department provides graduate-level courses in the multidisciplinary Environmental Studies Master of Science program and the M.Ed. in Science and Mathematics. Collaborative opportunities are available with well-established faculty research programs including: aqueous geochemistry, coastal processes, environmental geology, geospatial sciences, hydrogeology, marine geology, natural hazards, paleontology, sedimentary petrology, seismology, and tectonics. The Department’s GIS and Remote Sensing Laboratories are a part of the Lowcountry Hazard Center that is located in a newly constructed science building.

To apply, send a letter of interest, current curriculum vitae, a statement of research goals, a statement of teaching philosophy, and arrange for at least three letters of reference to be sent (if requested) to Dr. Cassandra Runyon, Chair of the Geospatial Search Committee, Department of Geology & Environmental Sciences, College of Charleston. (843-953-8279). All application materials should be submitted via e-mail to: runyonc@cofc.edu.

Applications will be accepted through Feb. 28, 2010. For additional information contact the Department Chair, Dr. Mitchell Colgan: (843-953-7171), colganm@cofc.edu. The College of Charleston is an equal opportunity/affirmative action/equal access employer. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. Those persons requesting reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact Dr. Cassandra Runyon at the mail or email addresses above.

Position supports senior scientific staff and provides an opportunity to develop the skills and understanding necessary to create geologic maps. The employee may be asked to spend considerable time traveling, working outdoors, and at physical tasks. There is also a component of office-based tasks including examination of rock and sediment samples; entering, viewing, and manipulating data in geographic information systems; plotting and analyzing surface and subsurface data; and creating geologic maps or maps derived from geologic data. Master’s degree in geology and experience with Quaternary geology preferred – one year probationary period. Applications will be accepted until position is filled. For required application form and more information, visit this link to the University of Minnesota employment site: https://employment.umn.edu. Search for postings (upper left hand side). Requisition number: 164654.

This position supports geologists by providing geographic information system (GIS) services and database management support. The employee provides interim GIS products to the geologists and then uses existing procedures and scripts to create GIS products from their work. Must have training and experience in geographic information systems, database management, and must understand geology and geologic mapping as demonstrated by experience, or a Bachelor’s degree in geology. A Master’s degree in geology is preferred in addition to the essential database and GIS skills. Applications will be accepted until position is filled. For required application form and more information, visit this link to the University of Minnesota employment site: https://employment.umn.edu. Search for postings (upper left hand side). Requisition number: 164685.

The Bureau of Economic Geology, a large energy and environmental research unit in the Jackson School of Geosciences at The University of Texas at Austin, is seeking an Associate Director (AD) for its Environmental Systems group to provide program development, project coordination, and group management to the environmental staff. The associate director will serve as part of a small, integrated senior administrative team at the Bureau. The AD will create and pursue a vision of multidisciplinary environmental research, focused on Texas, but with a global reach. The AD will work with Principal Investigators to identify and develop sources of funding for existing and new multidisciplinary programs, particularly in the areas of sustainable water resources, coastal geology, natural hazards, geothermal energy, subsurface storage, and geologic mapping.

Required is a Ph.D. degree, with major course work in the field of Earth Science, along with a minimum of 12 years’ experience, or an M.S. degree with 17 years’ experience, preferably in a field related to the Bureau’s core areas of environmental research— hydrogeology, coastal studies, near-surface and airborne geophysics, geological hazards, carbon sequestration and geological mapping. Additional requirements include excellent management and organizational abilities and previous experience as a successful leader of major research programs. We are seeking a team player with a proven record of research and leadership, together with a demonstrated ability to attract external funding from a variety of sources (such as Federal and State agencies, industry, and foundations). We seek a candidate having both (1) a strong record of publication and the ability to communicate well in public presentations and (2) evidence of an ability to innovate and think creatively.

To apply, go to http://www.utexas.edu/hr/prospective/ for complete job description and online application. Refer to posting number 091120010381.

The University of Texas at Austin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

The University of Oklahoma invites applications for the position of Associate Professor/Professor in petroleum geosciences. Depending on experience and qualifications, the successful candidate will be appointed as a tenured Associate or Full Professor in an endowed Professorship or Chair in the School of Geology and Geophysics, and is expected to add significantly to the University’s petroleum geology/geophysics education and research programs. Applications are being solicited from both academia and industry.

The successful candidate must have a demonstrated research record and the vision to establish and lead a strong multidisciplinary research program in petroleum geology, or a closely related discipline. This includes the opportunity to work closely with the Mewbourne School of Petroleum and Geological Engineering and the Oklahoma Geological Survey to investigate concepts, tools and methodologies to better define, characterize and manage oil and gas reservoirs. A qualified applicant should have demonstrated expertise in a range of geoscience technologies. The ideal candidate will also have experience in using these technologies to define and better understand geological features of economic interest, and should be an excellent educator with commitment to both undergraduate and graduate (M.S. and Ph.D.) education. A Ph.D. degree in geology or a closely related field is required. Salary and benefits will be competitive and commensurate with experience and anticipated potential.

The Mewbourne College of Earth and Energy possesses extensive industry-standard software, along with well-equipped and maintained computing labs for geological and geophysical mapping, analysis and interpretation, as well as rock properties/characterization laboratory facilities. Additional information about the College and the entities that it houses can be found at http://mcee.ou.edu.

Review of candidates will begin February 1, 2010 and continue until the position is filled. The anticipated starting date is August 15, 2010. Applicants are requested to submit a vita/resume, statement of research and teaching interests, and a list of five references who can be contacted, including names, phone numbers, e-mail and complete mailing addresses. Questions or requests for additional information may be addressed Dean Larry R. Grillot, Chair of the Geosciences Search Committee, at (405)325-3821, or lrgrillot@ou.edu. Applications and nominations should be addressed to Geosciences Search Committee, University of Oklahoma, Sarkeys Energy Center, 100 E. Boyd Street, Room 510, Norman, OK 73019-1008.

The University of Oklahoma is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply.

The Indiana Geological Survey (IGS), a research institute of Indiana University, seeks applications for a position in subsurface geology to conduct applied research related to the character and potential of reservoirs and seal systems to be used for carbon sequestration. This position initiates and will conduct collaborative research on this subject in cooperation with ongoing projects associated with the two DOE Regional Partnerships in the Midwestern region and other projects. The particular emphasis of the position is on determining how well particular reservoirs and seals will perform and assessing the interactivities of the injected fluid with the rocks and ambient fluids. Responsibilities include: Creation of scientific findings that can be applied to the assessment and development of geological sequestration in saline aquifers, cooperation with government agencies, consultants, and citizens, and the communication of scientific findings through presentations and publications. The ideal candidate will have an advanced degree in geosciences and experience with subsurface petrophysics and numerical simulations including in subsurface fluid flow modeling and portrayal software, downhole geophysical log analysis, petrophysics, database and spreadsheet design and management, and a working knowledge of GIS. Annual salary is commensurate with experience and education. The position holds a full-time, professional, research scientist rank within Indiana University. To view the full job description and apply, please visit http://www.indiana.edu/~uhrs/jobs/index.html, refer to job number 1021 and follow the online applicant instructions. Indiana University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Gustavus Adolphus College invites applications for a one-year position in the Department of Geology to begin September 1, 2010. Primary responsibilities will include courses in mineralogy, petrology, structural geology, and physical geology. The candidate is also expected to teach a course of his/her choosing in our January Term, and to assist in the supervision of senior theses. A commitment to teaching and advising is essential.

We seek candidates who have an earned doctorate, but will consider candidates who have achieved ABD status. The successful candidate should demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching at the undergraduate level. Experience with a variety of teaching methods and/or curricular perspectives is also desirable.

The Geology Department at Gustavus Adolphus College consists of three full-time members. The Department is committed to providing a curriculum for our majors that is field-and research-oriented, and contributes significantly to the general education program of the College.

Application information is located at www.gustavus.edu/humanresources/employment. Review of applications will begin on March 1.

Gustavus Adolphus College is a coeducational, private, Lutheran (ELCA), residential, national liberal arts college of 2500 students. It is the practice of the College to provide equal educational and employment opportunities for all. We specifically encourage applications from women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

The Society of Exploration Geophysicists is a not-for-profit professional association with an annual turnover of $14 million, 81 staff, and 32,000 members from 140 countries. SEG fosters the expert and ethical practice of geophysics in the exploration and development of natural resources, in characterizing the near surface, and in mitigating earth hazards. Its headquarters are in Tulsa, OK, a second office has been established in China and further locations are being considered.

The SEG seeks an Executive Director who is a flexible leader and long-range thinker with a proven track record for effective management and business growth acumen. The Executive Director must identify and deliver solutions to key issues; help the Board deliver optimal value to the association; and nurture relationships with other societies. After several years of rapid growth, current challenges are: efficient expansion of global operations; optimize pricing of products; expand meetings and publications.

BA/BS degree with a minimum of seven years in a senior executive position. Preference given to candidates with previous experience in executive association management and international business. Must have excellent diplomacy and communication skills; strong financial and budgeting experience; and be willing to travel both domestically and internationally. A background in geosciences is not a necessity.

Please e-mail a letter detailing interest, qualifications and salary requirements, and a résumé with references to execsearch@seg.org.

At UW-Superior, inclusive excellence and diversity are valued assets and we strive to offer quality programs in an environment of trust and cooperation that centers on the worth of all individuals.

Duties: Teach courses in support of the department’s Earth Science minor beginning in August 2010. Develop an active research program involving undergraduate students, advise students, and serve on Department and University committees.

Qualifications: Ph.D. in geology or a related discipline by February 1, 2011 and undergraduate teaching experience.

See UW-Superior website at www.uwsuper.edu/wb/hr/faculty/ for complete position description and how to apply. Employment will require a criminal background check. AA/EOE.

The Department of Geology & Geophysics at Texas A&M University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in reflection seismology beginning September 2010. The position is offered at the Assistant Professor level.

The successful applicant will establish an active, innovative research program while complementing current departmental strengths in petroleum geology and geophysics, sedimentology, stratigraphy, and structural geology and will participate actively in the newly established Berg-Hughes Center for Petroleum and Sedimentary Systems. Furthermore, opportunities exist to participate in and build on collaborative programs with colleagues in petroleum engineering, oceanography, and elsewhere at Texas A&M University. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Geophysics, Geology or a related field at the time of appointment. Post-doctoral research and teaching experience are desirable.

The successful applicant will be expected to teach effectively at the undergraduate and graduate levels in geology and geophysics, including classes in the petroleum seismology curriculum; supervise undergraduate, M.Sc. and Ph.D. students; and initiate and maintain a vigorous externally funded research program.

Interested candidates should submit electronic versions of a curriculum vita, statement of research interests and teaching philosophy, the names and e-mail addresses of at least three references, and up to four reprints by email attachments, to the Chair of the Sedimentary Geology Search Committee, seismosearch@geo.tamu.edu. Screening of applications will begin January 15, 2010 and will continue until the position is filled.

The Department of Geology and Geophysics (geoweb.tamu.edu) is part of the College of Geosciences, which also includes the Departments of Geography, Oceanography, and Atmospheric Sciences, Sea Grant, the Geochemical and Environmental Research Group (GERG), and the Integrated Ocean Drilling Program (IODP). Texas A&M University, a land-, sea-, and space-grant university, is located in a metropolitan area with a dynamic and international community of 152,000 people. Texas A&M University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through the recruitment and retention of a diverse faculty and student body and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. We encourage applications from minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities. Texas A&M University also has a policy of being responsive to the needs of dual-career partners (hr.tamu.edu/employment/dual-career.html).

The Geology Department at St. Lawrence University seeks an individual with expertise in Structural Geology and Petrology or Mineralogy to fill a Visiting Assistant Professor position that is potentially renewable for up to a maximum of three years.

We are a small, high quality, undergraduate program that emphasizes both field and laboratory aspects of the science. Our students are commonly involved with faculty in research and the nearby Adirondack Mountains, Canadian Shield, and St. Lawrence Valley offer rich opportunities for study. Field labs and trips are an important component of the training we offer our students. A high percentage of our majors advance to graduate programs. Each of the five faculty members in the department is involved in teaching introductory Geology courses as well as upper-level courses for majors.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach Structural Geology and Petrology or Mineralogy, contribute to the teaching of our Introductory Geology course and labs, teach electives within the area of expertise and supervise student research projects.

Applicants preferably will have a Ph.D., demonstrated ability in teaching, and a proven research record in their specialty. Interested candidates should submit a curriculum vitae, a letter of application expressing what the candidate feels she/he would contribute to the Geology program at St. Lawrence, and three letters of recommendation to: Dr. Catherine Shrady, Search Committee, Geology Department, St. Lawrence University, Canton, NY 13617.

Application deadline is February 15, 2010 and all materials must be received at that time.

University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, Department of Geology, seeks full-time, tenure-track assistant or associate professor starting September 1, 2010. Specialty areas should complement existing faculty expertise and might include (but not limited to) mineralogy, volcanology, metamorphic petrology, and economic geology. Ph.D. required; prior college teaching experience preferred. Successful candidate will be a hard rock geologist who investigates field relationships as a fundamental component of his/her research and who is committed to undergraduate education, including advising students and developing a research program involving students. Teaching responsibilities include introductory courses, field trips, and mineralogy or petrology. Ability to teach economic geology and geochemistry desirable. Submit letter of application, concise statement of teaching and research interests and experience, curriculum vitae, and undergraduate and graduate transcripts (original or photocopy) by February 15, 2010 to Dr. William Mode, Chair, Department of Geology, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, Oshkosh, WI 54901. Have three current letters of reference sent directly to Department by that date. For additional information see www.uwosh.edu/departments/geology/. Employment requires criminal background check. AA/EOE.