VOLCANO: Position in Petrology available at UNLV

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Position in Petrology available at UNLV
From: Gene Smith <rumker.hills@xxxxxxxxx>
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The Department of Geoscience has a tenure track position in igneous petrology/volcanology available for Fall 2013.

We will interview for this position at both GSA and AGU this year.  Check the ad below for more details and contact information.

Petrology


University of Nevada, Las Vegas


The Department of Geoscience is seeking candidates for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track appointment at the Assistant Professor level in Petrology, commencing Fall 2013. Preference will be given to applicants with research interests in one or more of the following areas: igneous/metamorphic petrology, volcanology, geochemistry, and/or a closely allied field. The successful applicant is expected to establish a vigorous externally funded research program that integrates with our existing strengths in igneous/metamorphic petrology, volcanology, mineralogy, mineral physics, planetary geology, and/or structural geology. The successful candidate is expected to teach effectively at the undergraduate and graduate levels, participate in the teaching of undergraduate field courses, and perform service duties at all levels. This position requires a Ph.D. in Geology from an accredited college or university. 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. Although this position will remain open until filled, review of candidates’ materials will begin on January 22, 2013 and best consideration will be gained for materials submitted prior to that date. Materials should be addressed to Dr. Terry Spell, 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 with those at similarly situated institutions. Position is contingent upon funding.


UNLV is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity educator and employer committed to excellence through diversity.


Gene Smith
Professor of Geology
University of Nevada (UNLV)

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