Assistant Professor

Position #00031149

The Department of Geological Sciences and Engineering invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position at the assistant professor level in Geology and Geophysics in the area of Neotectonics, Remote-Sensing, and Geodynamics to begin September, 2012.  The successful candidate will be expected to develop an externally-funded research program integrated with excellence in teaching at both the graduate and undergraduate levels.  Teaching responsibilities will include courses in Tectonics and Remote Sensing as well as others in the individual’s area of expertise.  Specific research subfields of the successful applicant could include active deformation/geodesy/InSAR, morphotectonics/dynamic-topography, and crustal/mantle dynamics that can build on departmental strengths in Mechanical Earth Modeling, Tectonics, Geophysics/Seismology, and Natural Hazard Mitigation. The Department currently has 20 full-time faculty, and 320 undergraduate and 226 graduate degree-seeking students with established B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. programs in Geology & Geophysics, Petroleum Engineering, and Geological Engineering. Local area establishments with active research include the U.S. Geological Survey (Mid-continent Geospatial Mapping Center), Missouri Department of Natural Resources, and Fort Leonard Wood. Visit our department web pages for more information on faculty and research (http://gse.mst.edu/). Questions regarding this position should be directed to the chair of the search committee, Dr. John P. Hogan (jhogan@mst.edu).

A Ph.D. in Geology and/or Geophysics is required.  The final candidate is required to provide an official transcript showing completion of the terminal degree listed in the application materials submitted.  A copy of the transcript must be provided prior to the start of employment.  In addition, the final candidate may be required to verify other credentials listed in application materials.  Failure to provide the official transcript or other required verification may result in the withdrawal of the job offer.

Applications must include a letter describing interests and possible contributions to our programs, curriculum vita, statements of teaching and research goals, and the names and contact information of three referees. Applications received before 5:00 pm April 15, 2012 are ensured a full review. Open until filled.

All application materials including resume/vita, cover letter, reference letters, portfolio, etc., must include the position reference number in order to be processed and be electronically submitted to

Missouri University of Science and Technology

Human Resource Office

Position Reference Number #00031149 (Geoscientist)

using the following address:  hrsinfo@mst.edu

Acceptable electronic formats that may be used include PDF and Word.

Missouri S&T is an AA/EOE and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or status as Vietnam-era veteran.  Females, minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The Missouri University of Science and Technology is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples.

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