Chair, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University

Chair, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University
of Texas at Arlington



The University of Texas at Arlington seeks an eminent scientist to lead its expanding programs in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences. A Ph.D. in geosciences is required, along with a proven record of excellence in research, teaching, and service. The successful candidate will have demonstrated academic leadership experience or show potential to assume such a role as well as a clear vision for the development of the EES department as part of a rapidly expanding, research-oriented university. The position is offered at the rank of full professor with tenure, with a start date as early as August 2012. The EES department is simultaneously seeking an additional assistant professor and interested parties should refer to our companion announcement.



The successful candidate is expected to maintain a creative, independent, and externally funded research program, contribute to formal undergraduate and graduate teaching, as necessary, engage in long-term strategic planning, as well as mentor junior faculty. The new chair will also play a leadership role in shaping future hiring, curriculum development, broadening alumni-related initiatives, and will be expected to participate in an emerging collaboration with UT Dallas to develop a vibrant geoscience center in North Texas. While the geoscience sub-discipline of the chair is open, we seek a geoscientist whose research will build upon existing strengths in EES. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.



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 undergraduate and graduate students working together with faculty committed to outstanding teaching, research and scholarship. The EES Department is home to interdisciplinary MS and Ph.D. programs as well as a vibrant and rapidly growing undergraduate program. Additional information can be found at: http://www.uta.edu/ees/.



Completed application should consist of: curriculum vitae, statement of research interests and goals, statement of teaching interests and evidence of teaching quality, statement of leadership experience and vision of the future of academic geosciences, and the names and contact information of at least five references.



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. Inquiries about this position may be directed to Dr. Alexander Weiss (email: weiss@,uta.edu, phone: 817-272-2459), or Ms. Amy Osborn (email: osbom@uta.edu, phone: 817-272-3444). We prefer applications in Adobe PDF format submitted electronically to osbom@uta.edu. Print applications may be mailed to: EES Chair Search Committee, 501 S. Nedderman Drive, Box 19047, Arlington, TX 76019.



UT Arlington is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The use of tobacco products is prohibited on UT Arlington properties.