GEOLOGICAL SCIENCE – ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
Tenure System, 9-month basis, 100% time.
DUTIES: Sedimentology/Stratigraphy. The Department of Geological Sciences announces a position in sedimentology/stratigraphy. The candidate will be expected to develop a strong, externally funded research program, be committed to excellence in teaching at both the graduate and undergraduate level, and be able to contribute enthusiastically to both the intellectual and collegial life of the department. This position is broadly defined to attract outstanding applicants. All areas of sedimentology/stratigraphy will be considered, but the successful candidate will be expected to conduct research with the potential to intersect with one or more of the Department's three research foci: 1) Water and other fluids in the environment; 2) Crustal composition and dynamics; and 3) Global and biological change. Additional information on the Department can be obtained on our web page at http://www.geology.msu.edu.
QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D.
APPLICATIONS: Due March 15, 2006. Position to begin Fall, 2006. Late submissions will be considered if a suitable candidate pool is not identified by the deadline. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Send vita, official transcripts, a statement of teaching and research interests, and the names and contact information for three references to Ralph E. Taggart, Chair, Department of Geological Sciences, 206 Natural Science Building, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824
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