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ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, MINERALOGY/PETROLOGY
DEPARTMENT OF GEOLOGICAL SCIENCES
BALL STATE UNIVERSITY
MUNCIE, INDIANA

Tenure-track position with specialization in mineralogy/petrology with a secondary area of igneous, metamorphic, sedimentary, economic geology, earth science education, or geoinformatics available August 21, 2009. Responsibilities: teaching introductory mineralogy course and advanced coursework in specialty area(s); regularly teaching introductory geology and/or oceanography; performing and advising scholarly research; developing external funding and publishing in appropriate refereed outlets; participating in service functions of the department. Minimum qualifications: Ph.D. in geology or closely related field; appropriate background to teach mineralogy and at least one of the secondary areas defined above. Preferred qualifications: college teaching and/or professional experience; research demonstrating potential for extramural funding; record of effective interaction with students and faculty on individual projects and research. Excellent benefits, including retiree health care and 100% pension contribution for eligible employees.

Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching and research interests and goals, transcript of highest degree earned, and the names and contact information for at least three professional references to: Dr. Kirsten Nicholson, Search Committee Chair, Department of Geological Sciences, Ball State University, Muncie, IN 47306. (knichols@bsu.edu). If sent electronically, applications materials should be in PDF format. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. (www.bsu.edu/geology.)

The Department of Geological Sciences seeks to attract a culturally and academically diverse faculty of the highest caliber. Ball State University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community.

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