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Tenure Track position in Geodynamics

The Department of Earth and Environmental Studies invites applications for a full-time (10-month) tenure-track Assistant Professor in Geodynamics starting September 1, 2012. Applicants with expertise in modern crustal and mantle geodynamics, structural geology, exploration geophysics, geohazards, or geotechnical engineering are especially encouraged to apply. The position will complement department strengths in strengths in igneous and metamorphic petrology, remote sensing, hydrology, paleoclimatology, geomorphology, and environmental management. The ideal candidate will have strong teaching and research skills that utilize tools such as GPS and remote sensing, geophysical, or geotechnical engineering methods that can be applied to geodynamic modeling of the earth’s crust and mantle, natural resource exploration and management, geohazards management and policy, and/or sustainable energy initiatives.

The successful candidate will be required to develop a vigorous externally funded research program and have a strong commitment to excellence in teaching. Teaching responsibilities will include introductory courses as well as upper-level undergraduate (structural and field geology) and graduate courses in geodynamics within the applicant’s areas of expertise. The candidate will be expected to play a critical role in further developing and expanding the PhD in Environmental Management, MS degrees in Geoscience and Sustainability Science, MA in Environmental Studies, and contribute to the mission of the PSEG Institute of Sustainability Studies. Service to the department, university, and larger professional community is also expected.

Applicants are expected to have a Ph.D. in geosciences, applied physics, or a related field, and a research record in geodynamics. Post-doctoral experience is highly desirable. Evidence of peer-reviewed scholarship, potential success in grant activity, and potential excellence in teaching will be viewed favorably.

Electronic applications including cover letter, C.V., statement of research interests, teaching philosophy, and names and contact information for three professional reference letters should be sent in a single PDF for .doc file to Dr. Gregory Pope,Search Committee Chair, c/o Ms. Patti Flatley, flatleyp@mail.montclair.edu, by January 3, 2012.

Hard copies will be accepted, and should be sent to:
Dr. Gregory Pope, Geodynamics Search Committee Chair
Department of Earth and Environmental Studies
Montclair State University Montclair, NJ 07043

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