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Opening for Faculty Position (Posted 11.01.02) (Updated
3.14.03)
Quaternary Processes at the University of Cincinnati
The Department of Geology at the University of Cincinnati is currently
considering applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant
professor level in the area of Quaternary Processes with an emphasis on
glacial processes beginning in September 1, 2003. This hire is intended
especially to enhance research and graduate student training in the surface
process group, which currently has strengths in slope processes, earth
surface geochemical processes, and Quaternary stratigraphy. The Department
of Geology seeks to maintain and strengthen its traditional research approach
to problems of global interest from field-based observation and data collection.
Areas of expertise for this position might include: fluvial and lacustrine
sedimentation in the glacial environment, entrainment, transport, or deposition
of glacial debris, glacial erosion, glaciology and global climate change.
The successful applicant will be expected to supervise graduate
research, participate in graduate and undergraduate teaching, and establish
an externally funded research program. Candidates must demonstrate active
research activity as exemplified by peer-reviewed publication and grants
and show potential for interacting with existing programs in the Department
(e.g. sedimentology, ground water hydrology) and throughout the University
(Geography, Biology, Engineering, Environmental Studies).
Interested candidates should send current vita, statement of research
and teaching interests and three letters of recommendation to address
below. Review of applications will begin on 1 March 2003. Successful
candidate must have a Ph.D. degree at the time of appointment.. The Department
of Geology especially encourages the application of qualified women and
minorities. The University of Cincinnati is an affirmative action/equal
opportunity institution.
For more information please contact:
Chair, Quaternary Processes Search Committee
Department of Geology
500 Geology/ Physics Building
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH 45221
513-556-3732
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