The Geosciences Program at Western Carolina University announces two new tenure-track positions in Petrology/Mineralogy and Sedimentology/Stratigraphy. 

PETROLOGY/MINERALOGY

WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY

The Geosciences Program at Western Carolina University (WCU) invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level to begin August 2010; Associate rank will be considered for exceptional candidates.  We seek a geologist with expertise in igneous-metamorphic petrology/mineralogy or related expertise with significant field experience. The applicant should have a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and research at the undergraduate level. The successful candidate is expected to contribute to the department’s vibrant undergraduate research program, develop a research program that includes some focus on the Southern Appalachians, and seek external funding to help support our mission.  Teaching duties will include courses in mineralogy, petrology and introductory courses that are part of university’s liberal studies program.

WCU is part of the University of North Carolina system and is located in Cullowhee in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. WCU is committed to the Boyer model of scholarship, stewardship of place, integrated learning, and engagement. All requirements for a Ph.D. in Geology or related field must be complete by time of appointment. For complete information and to apply, go to https://jobs.wcu.edu/ (position 306).  For more information or questions, go to gnr.wcu.edu or contact Dr. Mark Lord (mlord@wcu.edu; phone 828.227.7367). Review of applications will begin December 4, 2009 and continue until the search is complete. WCU is an AA/EOE employer that conducts background checks. Official transcripts and proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment. 

Sedimentology/stratigraphy

WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY

The Geosciences Program at Western Carolina University (WCU) invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level to begin August 2010.  We seek a geologist with expertise in sedimentology or stratigraphy with significant field experience. The applicant should have a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and research at the undergraduate level. The successful candidate is expected to contribute to the department’s vibrant undergraduate research program, develop a research program that includes some focus on the Southern Appalachians, and seek external funding to help support our mission.  Teaching duties will include a course in sedimentology and stratigraphy, courses in their area of specialty, and introductory courses including those in the university’s liberal studies program.

WCU is part of the University of North Carolina system and is located in Cullowhee in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. WCU is committed to the Boyer model of scholarship, stewardship of place, integrated learning, and engagement. All requirements for a Ph.D. in Geology or related field must be complete by time of appointment. For complete information and to apply, go to https://jobs.wcu.edu/ (position 162).  For more information or questions, go to gnr.wcu.edu or contact Dr. Jerry Miller (jmiller@wcu.edu; phone 828.227.7367). Review of applications will begin January 4, 2010 and continue until the search is complete. WCU is an AA/EOE employer that conducts background checks. Official transcripts and proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.