Position in Economic Geology/Geochemistry at UNLV
From: Gene Smith <rumker.hills@xxxxxxxxx>
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The Department of Geoscience has a tenure track position in Economic Geology/Geochemistry available for Fall 2013.
Economic Geology/Geochemistry
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
The Department of Geoscience invites applications for a tenure-track position in Economic Geology/Geochemistry at the assistant professor level. Preference may be given to applicants with research interests in one or more areas including isotope geochemistry, geochemical modeling, experimental petrology, geochronology, or igneous or sedimentary petrology.
The successful applicant will have an active, field-based research program that will complement existing departmental strengths in igneous petrology, sedimentology, volcanology, mineralogy, mineral physics, planetary geology, and structural geology, and a strong commitment to teaching at both graduate and undergraduate levels. The successful candidate is expected to develop a rigorous externally funded research program and to supervise graduate students at both the master's and doctoral levels.
Qualifications include a Ph.D. in an appropriate earth science discipline from an accredited college or university. Demonstrated teaching experience is desirable but not required. The appointment will begin August 2013.
The department (http://geoscience.unlv.edu/) has an enthusiastic faculty of 21, undergraduate and M.S./Ph.D. degree programs, and laboratory facilities including stable isotope, argon geochronology, XRF/XRD, soils, and electron microprobe/SEM laboratories. Las Vegas is surrounded by spectacular geologic diversity in a premier exploration and mining state.
Application materials must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, proposed research plans (five page limit), statement of teaching philosophy and interests, and contact information for five referees. Review of applications will begin on January 22, 2013 and continue until the position is closed. Materials should be addressed to Dr. Jean Cline (jean.cline@xxxxxxxx), Search Committee Chair, and are to be submitted via on-line application at https://hrsearch.unlv.edu. For assistance with UNLV's on-line applicant portal, contact UNLV Employment Services at (702) 895-2894 or hrsearch@xxxxxxxx. Salary competitive; contingent upon labor market and upon funding. UNLV is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity educator and employer committed to excellence through diversity.
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