[ES_JOBS_NET] Tenure-track Assistant Professor in Physics of the Earth & Environment

[Susan Lang]

 *Tenure-track Assistant Professor in Physics of the Earth & Environment,
School of the Earth, Ocean and Environment, University of South Carolina,
Columbia, SC*

The School of the Earth, Ocean and Environment (SEOE) invites applications
for a tenure-track, Assistant Professor position in Physics of the Earth &
Environment beginning August 16, 2022. We seek an individual who uses
innovative and interdisciplinary approaches to geophysics to examine
physical processes anywhere from the Earth’s deep interior to surface layers.
Applicant’s research interests may address geophysical aspects of
environmental and near-surface issues, engineering and petrophysical
applications, geohazard prediction and mitigation, as well as deep Earth
and tectonic processes. The successful candidate will complement, strengthen,
and diversify the School’s research program in Earth and environmental
sciences, and will direct an active, externally-funded research program.
Teaching responsibilities will include an undergraduate non-majors course,
an upper-level undergraduate course for SEOE majors and a graduate-level
course related to the candidate’s specialty.

The position requires a Ph.D. in geophysics or a related field by the time
of the appointment. Applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vita,
research statement, teaching statement, and the contact information for
three references via the USCJobs site at:
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/106566. For additional information, please
contact Dr. Andrew Leier, Physics of the Earth & Environment Search Chair (
aleier at geol.sc.edu). Review of complete applications will begin November
12, 2021.

The SEOE is a multidisciplinary unit with approximately 600 undergraduate
students, 80 graduate students, and 33 faculty representing research areas
ranging from Marine Science to Earth Science to Environmental Policy and
History. The SEOE houses excellent analytical facilities and is committed
to enhancing the research infrastructure available to faculty, staff,
and students.
These include the Baruch Marine Field Laboratory at North Inlet Estuary (
baruch.sc.edu) and HPC clusters on the Columbia campus.

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 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 engaging faculty and
staff enjoy a dynamic and intellectually stimulating work environment.

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or
employmentopportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity,
transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability,
sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy,
childbirth or related medical conditions.
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