[ES_JOBS_NET] Assistant Professor of Geochronology at the University of South Carolina

[Katherine Ryker]

The School of the Earth, Ocean, and Environment invites applications for a
tenure-track, assistant professor position in the area of geochronology to
begin August 16, 2019. We seek an individual with outstanding research and
teaching abilities and broad interests related to geochronology,
petrochronology or thermochronology. The successful candidate will
complement, strengthen and diversify the School’s research program in solid
earth geoscience and take advantage of state-of-the art facilities in the
Center for Elemental Mass Spectrometry (CEMS - http://www.cems-sc.org/).
The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses and
direct an active, externally funded research program. Teaching
responsibilities will include an undergraduate core course in the areas of
mineralogy-petrology or structural geology - tectonics, as well as
upper-level undergraduate and graduate-level courses related to the
candidate’s specialty.

 A Ph.D. is required at the time of appointment, and post-doctoral
experience is preferred. All applicants must fill out an online application
at USC Jobs: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/40415.  Applicants should
submit a cover letter, curriculum vita, research statement, statement of
teaching interests, contact information, including telephone number and
email address, for three references.  For additional information please
contact Dr. Michael Bizimis, Geochronology Search Chair,
geochron_search at seoe.sc.edu, School of the Earth, Ocean & Environment,
University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC 29208.

 To ensure full consideration, applications and letters should be received
by no later than *October 28, 2018*. We will review files until a candidate
is selected.

 The School of the Earth, Ocean, and Environment is a multidisciplinary
unit of approximately 600 undergraduate students, more than 80 graduate
students, and 32 faculty representing research areas ranging from Earth and
Ocean Sciences to Environmental Policy and History. For more information on
the School, please visit
https://www.sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/artsandsciences/earth_ocean_and_environment/index.php
<https://sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/artsandsciences/earth_ocean_and_environment/index.php>
.

 The University of South Carolina System (www.sc.edu) is comprised of the
state's flagship university in Columbia (founded in 1801 and currently one
of the top 50 "Best Colleges" according to U.S. News and World Report),
three regional comprehensive universities (USC Aiken, USC Beaufort and USC
Upstate), and Palmetto College consisting of four two-year campuses (USC
Lancaster, USC Salkehatchie, USC Sumter, USC Union and Fort
Jackson/Extended University). Together, the USC System institutions offer
more than 450 degree programs on campus and online and are uniquely
positioned to meet the state's educational, cultural, health and research
needs. The System employs nearly 14,000 people who work daily to improve
the lives of students, fellow South Carolinians and the world. Our diverse
engaged faculty and staff enjoy a dynamic and intellectually stimulating
work environment.

 The University of South Carolina is an affirmative action, equal
opportunity employer.  Minorities and women are encouraged to apply. The
University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or
employment opportunities on the basis of race, color, religion, national
origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, age, disability, veteran status or
genetics.


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*Dr. Katherine Ryker*Assistant Professor, Geoscience Education Research
Vice President, National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT) Geoscience
Education Research division
<https://nagt.org/nagt/divisions/geoed/index.html> - Join NAGT
<https://nagt.org/nagt/membership/index.html> today!
Associate Editor, Journal of Geoscience Education <http://nagt-jge.org>

School of the Earth, Ocean and Environment
701 Sumter Street
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Columbia, SC 29208
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