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Tenure-track position with specialty in subsurface hydrogeology, preferably with an associated area such as environmental geophysics, engineering geology, computational geology/modeling, water quality, or earth science education available August 21, 2009. Responsibilities: teaching hydrogeology and other upper level/graduate offerings depending on qualifications; regularly teaching introductory geology and/or oceanography; performing and advising scholarly research, including active participation in the university’s interdisciplinary environmental/aqueous science research group; 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; research specialty in subsurface hydrogeology; ability to teach introductory geology and/or oceanography. Preferred qualifications: college teaching and/or professional experience; research demonstrating potential for extramural funding; appropriate background to teach advanced coursework in an associated area; 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. Scott Rice-Snow, Chairperson, Department of Geological Sciences, Ball State University, Muncie, IN 47306. (ricesnow@bsu.edu). If sent electronically, application 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.
