Assistant Professor Positions (2) - Geosciences, University of Arkansas

Two Tenure-Track Positions in Geosciences, University of Arkansas
The Department of Geosciences, University of Arkansas-Fayetteville invites applications for two 9-month appointment tenure-track assistant professor positions with an anticipated start date of August 2011

Position 1: Expertise in the broad area of low-temperature geochemistry/biogeochemistry to complement existing departmental strengths in geochemistry, water resources and stable isotopes. Please reference position number Y11909 with your application materials.
Position 2: Expertise in the broad area of quantitative physical hydrogeology and water resources to complement existing departmental strengths in this area. Please reference position number Y11908 with your application materials.

Applicants for both positions must demonstrate ability and commitment to develop an independent externally funded research program as well as the potential for collaboration and synergism with ongoing research in the Department of Geosciences (http://geosciences.uark.edu). The successful applicant will be an integrated scholar capable of meeting departmental goals of independent research, advising graduate-research, and teaching--and will have a strong commitment to teaching at all levels.

Review of applications will begin November 10, 2010 and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should submit their curriculum vitae, brief statements of research and teaching interests, and the names, addresses and contact information for at least three professional references to: Dr. Stephen Boss, 113 Ozark Hall, Fayetteville, AR 72701, or electronically to sboss@uark.edu.

The University of Arkansas is a nationally competitive student-centered research university located in Fayetteville, Arkansas and it is the flagship campus of the University of Arkansas system. The Department of Geosciences offers bachelors and masters degrees in geology and geography, and participates in two interdisciplinary graduate programs, Space and Planetary Sciences and Environmental Dynamics, providing opportunity for supervision of PhD student research.

Fayetteville, nestled in the Ozarks of Northwest Arkansas, is part of a metropolitan area retaining its small, college-town atmosphere. The area is a rapidly growing metro area of over 400,000 , spurred by opportunities with national companies including Wal-Mart, Tyson, Inc., and J.B. Hunt. Quality of life is high and the area is nationally recognized as a place to work, play, and raise a family.

The University of Arkansas is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and applications will be accepted without regard to age, race, color, sex, or national origin. Applicants must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States as well as all PhD requirements completed at the time of the appointment. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.