The Department of Geosciences, University of Arkansas-Fayetteville, invites applications for a 9-month appointment as a tenure-track assistant professor with an anticipated start date of August 2013. We seek an outstanding individual with expertise in mineralogy, petrology, and/or geochemistry. This individual is expected to develop an independent, externally-funded research program, in addition to pursuing collaboration and synergism with ongoing research in the Department of Geosciences (http://geosciences.uark.edu). Strong preference will be given to applicants who can utilize and expand the existing Nu Plasma II MC-ICP-MS facility supported by the Space and Planetary Sciences program. The successful applicant will be an integrated scholar responsible for meeting departmental goals in research, service, advising graduate-level research, and having a strong commitment to teaching at all levels.
Review of applications will begin November 28, 2012, and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should submit their curriculum vitae, brief statements of research and teaching interests, and the names and contact information for at least three professional references to the search committee chair: Dr. Gregory Dumond, Department of Geosciences, 346 Arkansas Avenue, Fayetteville, AR 72701, or email a compiled PDF to [log in to unmask]
The University of Arkansas is a nationally competitive student-centered research university with a RU/VH Carnegie Classification. It is the flagship campus of the University of Arkansas system. The Department of Geosciences offers bachelor and master degrees in geology and geography, and it recently established a new Ph.D. program in Geosciences effective August 2012. The Department also participates in two interdisciplinary Ph.D. programs in Space and Planetary Sciences and Environmental Dynamics.
Fayetteville, nestled in the Ozark Mountains of northwest Arkansas, is a great place to work, play, and raise a family. The city has highly-ranked public and private K-12 schools. Fayetteville retains a small college-town atmosphere amidst a growing metropolitan area of more than 420,000 people. The area is home to the headquarters of major companies that include Wal-Mart, J.B. Hunt, and Tyson, Inc. Cultural attractions include the Walton Arts Center and the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. Popular outdoor activities include hiking, boating, canoeing, climbing, hunting, and fishing. The University was recently ranked a Top 25 college for outdoor enthusiasts by Outside Magazine in August 2012.
The University of Arkansas is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications will be accepted without regard to age, race, color, sex, or national origin. Applicants must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States, as well as all Ph.D. requirements completed at the time of the appointment. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
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