1. Tenure-Track Assistant Professor, Remote Sensing

George Mason University

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor, Remote Sensing

The George Mason University Department of Geography and Geoinformation Science (GGS) invites applications for a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor position in Remote Sensing beginning August 2018. George Mason University has a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff, and strongly encourages candidates to apply who will enrich Mason's academic and culturally inclusive environment.

Responsibilities:

The selected candidate will provide core support to our successful and growing GIScience and Geoinformatics programs; teach core and advanced courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels (the equivalent of two courses per semester); develop new courses as needed in an area of specialization; mentor graduate students at both the master's and Ph.D. levels; and develop an externally funded research portfolio that will advance the mission of GGS.

Required Qualifications:

• D. in remote sensing, geoinformatics, geography, or a closely related field is required by time of appointment;

• Ability to develop a strong and active research agenda in Remote Sensing and a field of specialization;

• Demonstrated record of publishing peer-reviewed scholarship;

• Ability to teach introductory and advanced courses in Remote Sensing and a field of specialization; and

• Demonstrated record of excellence in teaching.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated record of seeking/securing external research grants;

• Specialization in remote sensing with demonstrated multidisciplinary interest; and

• Strong and demonstrated research interest in urban remote sensing and novel sensor/deployment applications.

Details

Employer

George Mason University

Location

Fairfax, Virginia (US)

Posted

Sep 25, 2017

Closes

Oct 25, 2017

Discipline

Interdisciplinary/Other

Career Level

Experienced

Education Level

Masters

Job Type

Full-time

Link:https://findajob.agu.org/job/8003965/tenure-track-assistant-professor-remote-sensing/

2. Assistant Professor

The Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science (EOAS) at the Florida State University (FSU) invites applications for two tenure-track Assistant Professor positions.

The first tenure-track Assistant Professor position is in the field of Geodynamics/Geophysics. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. or its equivalent in Earth Science.

The second tenure-track Assistant Professor position is in the field of Meteorology or Physical Oceanography. Priority will be given to candidates with expertise in modeling or data assimilation, and particularly candidates that also emphasize fundamental dynamics or physics of the atmosphere, ocean, or climate as part of their research. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. or its equivalent in Meteorology, Oceanography, or a closely related field.

Successful applicants are expected to develop and maintain an internationally visible research program, mentor students and postdocs, and teach at the graduate and undergraduate levels.

Details

Employer

Florida State University

Location

Tallahassee, Florida, USA

Salary

Competitive with full benefits and retirement plan

Posted

Sep 25, 2017

Closes

Oct 25, 2017

Discipline

Atmospheric Sciences, Global Environmental Change, Ocean Science, Solid Earth Geophysics, Tectonophysics

Career Level

Faculty

Education Level

PhD

Link:https://findajob.agu.org/job/8003964/assistant-professor/?LinkSource=PremiumListing

3. Asst Professor (tenure-track)- Sedimentologist

The Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences (EOAS) at the University of British Columbia invites outstanding applicants for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in Sedimentology at the level of Assistant Professor. The successful candidate will integrate fieldwork with state of the art analytical and/or numerical methods to investigate sedimentological processes that have shaped Earth through time. S/he is expected to develop a strong, externally funded and internationally recognized research program, successfully supervise graduate students, effectively teach undergraduate and graduate courses, and actively participate in departmental activities.

Research and teaching interests in EOAS, the top-ranked and largest earth sciences department in Canada, span the history of the Earth and the evolution of its structure from core to stratosphere (http://www.eoas.ubc.ca/). We seek candidates who demonstrate potential in establishing a successful research program and have capacity and interest in interacting with other research groups both within and outside the department.

Details

Employer

UBC - Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences

Location

Vancouver, British Columbia

Posted

Sep 22, 2017

Closes

Oct 22, 2017

Discipline

Mineral and Rock Physics,Solid Earth Geophysics

Career Level

Faculty

Education Level

PhD

Job Type

Full-time

Link:https://findajob.agu.org/job/8003951/asst-professor-tenure-track-sedimentologist/

4. Tenure-Track/Tenured Faculty positions Isotope Geochemistry

University of Wisconsin-Madison

The Department of Geoscience at The University of Wisconsin-Madison invites applications for two faculty positions in Isotope Geochemistry. Appointment will be at the assistant professor (tenure-track) or associate professor (tenured) level depending on qualifications. We seek colleagues who are innovative in using isotopes to address fundamental problems in any domain from the Earth's deep interior to its surface environments.

Successful applicants will be expected to contribute to the research and teaching mission of the department through the development of a vibrant, internationally recognized and externally funded research program, and through teaching courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels in geoscience. Successful candidates will be expected to perform university and professional service as appropriate for career stage.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Geoscience or a related field at the time of appointment. Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of professional interests (research and teaching), and the names and contact information of three references.

Details:

Employer

Department of Geoscience, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Location

Madison, Wisconsin

Salary

Salary negotiable depending on qualifications

Posted

Sep 23, 2017

Closes

Nov 22, 2017

Discipline

Geochemistry

Career Level

Faculty

Education Level

PhD

Job Type

Full-time

Link:https://findajob.agu.org/job/8003953/tenure-track-tenured-faculty-positions-isotope-geochemistry/

5. FULL TIME FACULTY OPENINGS IN EARTH SCIENCES

Universidad de Los Andes seeks applications for five full-time faculty positions in the Department of Earth Sciences (Geosciences). Universidad de los Andes is located in central Bogotá, Colombia. It is the 5th highest ranked University in Latin America by the Times Higher Education Rankings 2017, with a student body of 14,000 undergraduate students and 4,000 graduate students. The Geosciences Department currently consists of seven full time research and teaching faculty.

Applicants are required to have a Ph.D. degree in Earth Sciences, ideally with two years of postdoctoral experience and demonstrated capabilities to lead a scientific research program and/or extensive and relevant industrial experience. All candidates must have a record of significant and innovative research, documented by peer-reviewed publications.

We specially encourage applications from candidates with a strong background in sedimentology, stratigraphy (with emphasis on basin analysis and/or palaeontology), structural geology and tectonics, igneous and metamorphic petrology, geophysics (with emphasis on potential fields), and climatology (with emphasis on tropical climate).

Details:

Employer

Universidad de los Andes

Location

Colombia (CO), Bogota

Salary

Questions related to the positions should be addressed to the Chair of the Geosciences.

Posted

Sep 22, 2017

Closes

Oct 22, 2017

Discipline

Geochemistry, Hydrology,Mineral and Rock Physics,Paleoceanography and Paleoclimatology, Solid Earth Geophysics, Volcanology, Geochemistry, and Petrology

Career Level

Postdoctoral

Education Level

PhD

Job Type

Full-time

Link:https://findajob.agu.org/job/8003943/-full-time-faculty-openings-in-earth-sciences/

6. Assistant Professor in Water Management and Irrigation

As integral components of the University of Nevada, Reno, the Nevada Agricultural Experiment Station, the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension and the College of Agriculture, Biotechnology and Natural Resources invite applications to fill a nine-month, tenure-track, Assistant Professorship in Water Management and Irrigation in either the department of Agriculture, Nutrition and Veterinary Sciences or the department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences depending upon research interests and expertise.

The water management and irrigation position provides education, research, and outreach related to allocating and managing water resources in agricultural, rangeland and wildland systems. The emphasis of this position is to improve the efficiency of water use to meet growing water demands. The faculty member will use cutting-edge techniques and methodologies to improve water management, irrigation, and water quality from the field to the landscape scale. The position could encompass a wide range of water-related issues, including:

• agricultural water distribution and storage systems,

• irrigation efficiency,

• competing demands for water in agricultural, urban and rural areas,

• drought impact adaptation and mitigation,

• ecosystem and species resiliency to changing climate,

• restoration, and

• water sources for livestock grazing and wildlife.

Details:

Employer

UNR - College of Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources

Location

Reno, Nevada (US)

Posted

Sep 21, 2017

Closes

Oct 21, 2017

Discipline

Global Environmental Change,Hydrology,Interdisciplinary/Other

Career Level

Faculty

Education Level

PhD

Job Type

Tenure Track

Link:https://findajob.agu.org/job/8003938/assistant-professor-in-water-management-and-irrigation/

7. Assistant/Associate/Full Professors-Physical and biological Oceanography, marine geophysics/geology

The department of oceanography at the Southern University of Science and Technology of China (SUSTech) invites applications for tenure-track (or tenured) faculty positions at the ranks of Assistant, Associate, and Full Professors. Applicants must have earned doctoral degrees in marine geophysics/geology, physical oceanography, biological oceanography and ocean engineering or closely related fields. Successful applicants will be expected to establish a robust, externally funded research program and demonstrate strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching, student mentoring, and professional services. These positions will remain open until filled.

SUSTech is a young university at Shenzhen, China (next to Hong Kong) since 2010 which is set to become a world-leading research university, to lead the higher education reform in China, to serve the needs of innovation-oriented national development and the needs of building Shenzhen into a modern, international and innovative metropolitan. These positions are created with a significant development to establish a vigorous research program in oceanography at SUSTech to serve the national call for China’s important role in deep sea research and resource-oriented exploration in the world oceans.

Details:

Employer

Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech)

Location

Shenzhen, China

Salary

Highly competitive salaries and benefit packages will be provided.

Posted

Sep 22, 2017

Closes

Oct 22, 2017

Discipline

Biogeosciences, Ocean Science

Career Level

Faculty

Education Level

PhD

Job Type

Full-time

Link:https://findajob.agu.org/job/8003939/assistant-associate-full-professors-physical-and-biological-oceanography-marine-geophysics-geology/?LinkSource=PremiumListing

8. Assistant Professor - Geology & Env. Sciences (Geomorphology/Hydrogeology)

About Fredonia:

Fredonia, State University of New York is a comprehensive, selective, public, residential, liberal arts university located in beautiful Western New York, just minutes from Lake Erie. Founded in 1826, the university is among the most storied in the State University of New York system. It is home to a world-renowned School of Music and over 100 degree programs in the liberal arts, natural and social sciences, education, mathematics, and business. Fredonia also features cutting-edge programs in the emerging fields of technology, service, and communication and is consistently ranked among the top public, master’s granting universities in the North by U.S. News and World Report.

Job Description:

Fredonia, State University of New York invites applications for a Geomorphologist/Hydrogeologist at the rank of Assistant Professor, tenure track, beginning August 2018. This is a unique opportunity to join the long tradition of commitment to inclusiveness in the Department of Geology & Environmental Sciences. We are seeking a creative and collaborative colleague who will engage in excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service within both our majors and general education programs.

This position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidate will:

• Teach courses in Geomorphology & Hydrogeology, Environmental Sciences, and our general education course offerings;

• Contribute to curriculum development and refinement;

• Provide academic advisement to students;

• Participate in Search Committees and provide service to the department, college, university, and profession;

• Be aware of, understand, and follow all university policies.

Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Ph.D. in geosciences or closely related field by August 2018

• Ability to teach geomorphology and hydrogeology to upper-level majors

• Ability to teach environmental methods and environmental assessment to majors

• Ability to establish a program of research in the candidate’s area of expertise

• Demonstrated commitment and ability to work with a diverse group of students, faculty, and staff and constituents in support of campus and department mission;

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Doctoral or research focus in Geomorphology or Hydrogeology

• Experience in the application of geospatial technology to research in geomorphology and/or hydrogeology with the potential to teach introductory or upper level courses in GIS

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching to both majors and nonmajors

• Teaching experience in Geomorphology & Hydrogeology, Environmental Sciences; GIS’; and/or low temperature geochemistry

• Experience working with remotely sensed imagery & image processing techniques

• Experience and interest in advising undergraduate student research

• Experience and interest in experiential learning, including leading field trips

• Experience and effectiveness with instructional technologies

• Significant publication in the field

• Demonstrated commitment to the university, division, and profession

• Interest in, and commitment to, community engagement

Details:

Employer

State University of New York at Fredonia Geology and Environmental Sciences Dept.

Location

Fredonia, New York

Posted

Sep 21, 2017

Closes

Oct 21, 2017

Ref

89606

Discipline

Biogeosciences, Global Environmental Change,Hydrology, Near Surface Geophysics, Solid Earth Geophysics

Career Level

Faculty

Education Level

PhD

Desired Certifications

GIS Certification

Link:https://findajob.agu.org/job/8003933/assistant-professor-geology-and-env-sciences-geomorphology-hydrogeology-/