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Norm MacLeod

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WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY
Department of Geography and Geology
(http://www.wku.edu/www/geoweb/)

The Department seeks to fill a tenure-track position in geology at the rank
of assistant professor starting August, 1996. A completed Ph.D. is preferred.
Applications are invited from persons specializing either in environmental
geology or invertebrate paleontology, though preference will be given to a
well-qualified environmental geologist.

  (1) Environmental Geology/Low Temperature Geochemistry. Candidates must
have teaching ability in both areas. Research interest in geologic hazards,
aqueous geochemistry, surface water hydrology, or surficial processes is
desired.

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 (2) Invertebrate Paleontology. Candidates also must have teaching ability in
introductory historical geology. Research experience in Paleozoic rocks is
preferred.

  The department emphasizes high-quality undergraduate education and seeks a
versatile geologist with strong background in the traditional areas of the
science. The appointee will be an excellent teacher at the introductory
level as well as the specialty area and will be expected to develop an
appropriate research program involving undergraduates.

  Send letter of application, vita, graduate transcripts, and three letters
of reference to: Geology Search Committee, Department of Geography andd
Geology, Western Kentucky University, 1 Big Red Way, Bowling Green, KY,
42101-3576. Review of applications will begin March 25, and will continue
until the position is filled.

  Western Kentucky University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action
employer and encourages applications from women and members of minority
groups.




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Norman MacLeod
Senior Scientific Officer
N.MacLeod@nhm.ac.uk (Internet)
N.MacLeod@uk.ac.nhm (Janet)

Address: Dept. of Palaeontology, The Natural History Museum,
         Cromwell Road, London, SW7 5BD

Office Phone: 0171-938-9006
Dept. FAX:  0171-938-9277
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