** Sorry for multiple postings. **
PLEASE NOTE: This position was advertised earlier as a one-semester sabbatical replacement to teach Structural Geology and and an upper-division elective, including Tectonics or a related topic. The position is being re-advertised as a 1-year full-time replacement, including responsibility to teach one course in Fall semester (Earth's Resources, a 2nd-year course) in addition to the two courses in Spring semester. Also please note we are on a fast-track for hiring.
Please circulate to anyone who may be interested.
The Department of Geological Sciences at the University of Minnesota Duluth invites applications for a one-year, 2008-2009, sabbatical replacement in the area of Structural Geology and Tectonics. This short notice is a consequence of a move to administration by one of our faculty. Start date is Sept. 2, 2008 (or earlier). Master's degree or advanced standing in a Ph.D. program in geology, geological sciences, geophysics, or closely related field is required. Ph.D. is preferred. We seek applicants with an excellent understanding of fundamental physical principles and processes and a demonstrated ability to apply that understanding in a quantitative manner to important problems in Earth Sciences. Salary will be competitive and the position includes benefits.
Duties/Responsibilities: the successful applicant will be required to teach an introductory course in Earth’s Resources (GEOL 2350) during fall semester and Structural Geology (GEOL 4450, senior level) and an upper division/grad level course in Tectonics (GEOL 4480). The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to supervise undergraduate research or to help with advising graduate research if desired.
UMD is a medium-size comprehensive public university in a splendid natural setting on the north shore of Lake Superior. The program in Geological Sciences offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in a wide range of earth science disciplines.
Interested candidates should attach a cover letter, curriculum vitae, three references (including name, address, phone, and email address), transcripts, along with a brief written statement of teaching and research interests. Please send the information to Howard Mooers, Head, Geological Sciences, 230 Heller Hall, 1114 Kirby Dr. Duluth, MN 55812. email: [log in to unmask].
The selection committee will begin its review of complete applications as they come in. The position will remain open until filled.
The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer. 
