<div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The School of the Earth, Ocean and
Environment (SEOE) at the University of South Carolina 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.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">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:</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> </span><a href="http://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/106566" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">http://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/106566</span></a><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">. </span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">For additional information, please contact Dr. Andrew
Leier, Physics of the Earth & Environment Search Chair (</span><a href="mailto:aleier@geol.sc.edu" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">aleier@geol.sc.edu</span></a><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">). Review of complete applications will begin November
12, 2021. </span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">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. </span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The SEOE houses excellent analytical facilities and is
committed to enhancing the research infrastructure available to faculty, staff,
and students. </span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">These
include the Baruch Marine Field Laboratory at North Inlet Estuary (</span><a style="color:rgb(5,99,193);text-decoration-line:underline"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">baruch.sc.edu</span></a><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">) and HPC clusters on the Columbia campus. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The University of South Carolina
System (</span><a href="http://www.sc.edu" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">www.sc.edu</span></a><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">) 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. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The
University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment
opportunities 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.</span></p><div><br></div>-- <br><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div style="font-size:12.8px"><br></div></div><div dir="ltr"><font size="1">Andrew Leier</font><div><font size="1">School of the Earth, Ocean and Environment</font></div><div><font size="1">University of South Carolina</font></div><div><font size="1">701 Sumter St. EWS 617</font></div><div><font size="1">Columbia, SC 29208</font></div><div><font size="1">(he/him/his)</font></div><div><font size="1"><a href="mailto:aleier@geol.sc.edu" target="_blank">aleier@geol.sc.edu</a></font></div><div><font size="1">803-777-9941</font></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>