Faculty Position - Stable Isotope Geochemistry -Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL

Tenure-track Faculty Position in Stable Isotope Geochemistry

The Department of Geology and Environmental Geosciences at Northern Illinois University invites applications for an anticipated tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level to begin in August, 2011. We seek an individual whose research interests are in the broad area of stable isotope geochemistry. We expect the successful applicant to establish a vigorous and innovative externally funded research program that integrates with one or more of our existing strengths in geochemistry, environmental geology, mineralogy/petrology, paleoclimatology, paleontology, sedimentology/stratigraphy, or structural geology and tectonics. The candidate will be expected to supervise Ph.D. and M.S. students and have a commitment to excellence in teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

The department’s facilities include an array of analytical instruments (Element 2, MAT 253, DELTA plus, and 2100 T Mass Spectrometers, Carlo Erba NA1500 and alpha spectrometer, electron microprobe, X-ray diffractometer, LV-SEM/EDS, etc.) and field equipment (truck-mounted Geoprobe, large percussion corer, oceanographic analytical and sampling equipment, and two specialized remotely operated vehicles). Applicants who can utilize or expand existing facilities, especially our mass spectrometers, will receive special consideration. A Ph.D. in the geosciences or a related field is required at the time of appointment. The department currently has 13 faculty members, whose research and teaching interests are described on our web site at http://www.niu.edu/geology/.

Applicants must submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statements of teaching and research interests, and list of at least three references to: Mark Frank, Search Committee Chair, Department of Geology and Environmental Geosciences, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL 60115. Complete applications must be received by January 10, 2011. NIU is an AA/EEO Institution that values diversity in its faculty, staff, and students; we strongly encourage applications from diverse candidates including women and minorities.