Geophysicist Position - University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

GEOPHYSICIST POSITION AVAILABLE

The Department of Geosciences at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee welcomes applications for a tenure-track faculty position in geophysics at the rank of Assistant Professor with a start date of August 2012. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in geology/geophysics or related field at the time of appointment, and have demonstrated research experience in geophysics.
Post-doctoral and teaching experience (TA and/or lecture) experience are desirable. Scientific publications, conference publications, and funding experience are preferred but not necessary. The successful candidate is expected to conduct an active, internationally recognized, externally funded research program. The successful candidate will teach a required introductory survey course in geophysics to undergraduate majors, upper level undergraduate and graduate level courses in their field of expertise, an introductory service course, and advise graduate student thesis projects. A standard teaching load is three 3-credit courses per academic year. This job posting is available online along with information regarding the Department of Geosciences and the College of Letters and Sciences at http://www4.uwm.edu/letsci/geosciences/dept_life/job_ad.cfm.

Review of applications will begin January 23, 2012. Priority will be given to applications received by that date, but the position will remain open until filled. To apply, please go to http://jobs.uwm.edu/postings/7222 . Candidates should upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, research interests, and examples of published works with the online application. Published works may be uploaded with the application as 'Other Document'. In addition, three letters of recommendation are required and should be mailed to: Lisa Alzalde, Search & Screen Support, Department of Geosciences, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, P.O. Box 413, Milwaukee, WI 53201 or emailed to: lalzalde@uwm.edu.

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is a large, research-oriented institution located on the northeast side of Milwaukee, five blocks from Lake Michigan. The Department of Geosciences offers B.S./B.A., M.S., and Ph.D. degree programs and is staffed by 12 full-time faculty. UWM is an AA/EEO employer.