Tenure Track Geology Positions (2) - College of Charleston, Charleston, SC

Two (2) Tenure Track Geology Positions: COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON

The Department of Geology and Environmental Geosciences at the College of Charleston (www.cofc.edu/~geology) is accepting applications for two (2) tenure-track Assistant Professor positions to begin in August 2011. Our ideal candidate for each position is a Geologist who is an excellent teacher, is committed to undergraduate education and research, and is able to teach either 1) GIS or 2) remote sensing. Successful candidates will be expected to teach introductory geology classes, develop one or more courses in their field of specialty, and possess the necessary skills to teach either GIS or remote sensing classes.

Geologists who conduct research in Geologic Hazards, Petrology, Soil Science, and/or Surficial Processes, and who are able to develop a sustainable research program involving undergraduate and graduate students are encouraged to apply. A Ph.D. is required at the time of employment, and salary is dependent on experience.

The Department of Geology and Environmental Geosciences has over 100 majors and offers a major, a minor, and a broad array of topical and interdisciplinary elective courses in the geosciences. The Department provides graduate-level courses in the multidisciplinary M.S. in Environmental Studies program and the M.Ed. in Science and Mathematics. Collaborative opportunities are available with well-established faculty research programs including: aqueous geochemistry, coastal processes, environmental geology, geospatial sciences, hydrogeology, marine and coastal geology, natural hazards, paleontology, sedimentary petrology, seismology, and tectonics. The DepartmentÕs GIS and Remote Sensing Laboratories are integrated with the Lowcountry Hazards Center that is located in a newly constructed science building. The teaching load is three courses (nine contact hours) per semester, including undergraduate and graduate-level courses.

To apply, email a letter of interest stating whether you are able to teach GIS and are interested in Position 1 (GIS), or you are able to teach remote sensing and are interested in Position 2 (Remote Sensing). Also include a current curriculum vitae, statement of research goals and teaching philosophy, and arrange for at least three letters of reference to be sent (if requested) to: Dr. Cassandra Runyon: (843-953-8279), Chair, Geospatial Search Committee, Department of Geology and Environmental Geosciences, College of Charleston, 66 George Street, Charleston, SC 29424. runyonc@cofc.edu

Applications will be accepted through January 20th, 2011. For additional information contact the Department Chair, Dr. Mitchell Colgan: (843-953-7171), colganm@cofc.edu. The College of Charleston is an equal opportunity/affirmative action/equal access employer. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. Those persons requesting reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act may contact Dr. Cassandra Runyon at the mail or email addresses above.