Assistant Professor - Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences (EES) at the University of Texas at Arlington

Tenure-track faculty position at U. Texas, Arlington

The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences (EES) at the University of Texas at Arlington anticipates additional expansion of its tenure-track faculty with a new faculty appointment beginning as soon as August 2012. The position is offered at the assistant professor level, although especially strong candidates may be considered for appointment at higher rank. EES is simultaneously seeking a senior scholar to be department chair and interested parties are referred to our companion announcement.

UT Arlington, situated on a cloistered, urban campus in the Dallas-Ft. Worth metroplex, is a vital and diverse academic community of over 33,000 students working together with faculty committed to outstanding teaching, research and scholarship. The EES department is home to a dynamic and interdisciplinary Ph.D. program as well as vibrant and growing undergraduate and masters degree programs. Additional information can be found at: http://www.uta.edu/ees/.

We seek a geoscientist whose research will build upon existing strengths in EES. Areas of interest include: petrological and geochemical methods applied to tectonics or magmatic systems, tectonic geomorphology, characterization and modeling of modern or ancient sedimentary systems, innovative approaches to climate change with emphasis on regional to global climate system interactions, carbon sequestration, energy and the environment, and integrated studies of the atmospheric, oceanic, cryospheric and the solid Earth systems.

The successful candidate is expected to establish a creative and externally funded research program, contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching as well as supervise graduate students. In addition, the successful candidate will be expected to participate in an emerging collaboration with UT Dallas to develop a vibrant geoscience center in North Texas. A Ph.D. in Earth Sciences or a related field is required. Post-doctoral experience, and a strong publication and funding record, consistent with experience, are desired. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Completed applications consist of: a curriculum vitae; statement of research vision; statement of teaching interests and experience; names and contact information of at least five persons who would be willing to provide letters of recommendation.

Applications should be submitted by December 15, 2011, but applications will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled. A criminal background check will be conducted on finalists. We prefer applications in Adobe PDF format submitted electronically to ees@uta.edu. Print applications may be mailed to: Dr. Glen S. Mattioli, Chair, Search Committee, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Texas at Arlington, 500 Yates St., Arlington, Texas 76019

Effective August 1, 2011, the use of all tobacco products by students, faculty, staff, and visitors are prohibited on all UT Arlington properties. UT Arlington does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, veteran status or sexual orientation in employment or in the provision of services.