Faculty Positions - Virginia Tech

SEDIMENTOLOGY/STRATIGRAPHY

Tenure-Track Faculty Position(s). The Department of Geosciences at Virginia Tech invites applicants for a tenure-track faculty position in sedimentology/stratigraphy starting in the Fall of 2011. Particular subareas of interest include, but are not limited to, physical sedimentology, sedimentary basin analysis with emphasis on marine seismic stratigraphy, high-resolution sequence stratigraphy, sedimentary (bio)geochemistry, chemostratigraphy, and Earth systems history. The position is at the assistant professor level, but outstanding senior candidates will also be considered. The successful candidate is expected to develop an internationally recognized, externally funded, multi-disciplinary research program; and to actively participate in the undergraduate and graduate teaching mission of the university. This position is one of several hires in the Departments of Geosciences and Biological Sciences to support the Virginia Tech College of Science research clusters in Integrated Studies of Earth Systems and Energy/Environment. To receive full consideration, the applicant must have a Ph.D. degree in Geosciences or a related discipline at the time of appointment and a demonstrated capability/promise to develop an active research program. Preference will be given to candidates whose research areas complement existing strengths in the department.
Consideration of applications will begin as early as November 8, 2010 and will continue until the positions are filled. Salary will be commensurate with rank and experience. Please visit www.hr.vt.edu/employment/ (posting # 0100596) to apply on-line for this position. Applicants should provide a cover letter, resume, research statement, teaching statement, and a list of at least four referees who are familiar with their work. For further information, visit the Department of Geosciences website (www.geos.vt.edu) or contact Search Committee chair Dr. Shuhai Xiao by e-mail (xiao@vt.edu). Virginia Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution and the recipient of a National Science Foundation ADVANCE Institutional Transformation Award to increase the participation of women in academic science and engineering careers.
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PETROLOGIC PROCESSES

Tenure-Track Faculty Position. The Department of Geosciences at Virginia Tech is seeking to fill a tenure-track faculty position to start in the Fall of 2011 in Petrologic Processes. This position is part of the Integrated Studies of Earth Systems cluster hiring initiative of the College of Science. Potential focus areas include magmatism, metamorphism, evolution of the crust and upper mantle, high temperature geochemistry, isotope geochemistry, and geochronology, with an emphasis on plate tectonics and how the material properties of rocks, minerals, and geofluids influence dynamics of the whole Earth system.
The position will likely be at the Assistant Professor level, but outstanding senior candidates are encouraged to inquire and apply. Rank will be determined by the qualifications of the successful applicant and salary will be commensurate with rank and experience. To receive full consideration, applicants must have a Ph.D. in Geosciences or related discipline at the time of appointment and a proven record of successful research. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining a vigorous, internationally recognized, externally funded research program that emphasizes multi-disciplinary collaborations, as well as active participation in the undergraduate and graduate teaching mission of the university. Preference will be given to candidates whose research areas complement existing strengths in the department.
Review of applications will begin as early as November 8, 2010 and will continue until the position is filled. Please visit www.hr.vt.edu/employment/ (posting # 0100587) to apply on-line for this position. Applicants should provide a cover letter, CV, research and teaching statements, and a list of at least four references who are familiar with their work. For further information, visit the Department of Geosciences website (www.geos.vt.edu) or contact search committee chair Dr. James Spotila by e-mail (spotila@vt.edu).
Virginia Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution and recipient of a National Science Foundation ADVANCE Institutional Transformation Award to increase the participation of women in academic science and engineering careers.