Faculty Position: Glacial/Quaternary Geologist

The Department of Geosciences at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee invites applicants for a tenure track position in glacial/Quaternary geology at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor with a start date of August 2008.  Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in geology or related field at the time of appointment, and have demonstrated research experience in glacial/Quaternary geology.  Post-doctoral experience is desirable.  The successful candidate is expected to conduct an active, internationally recognized, externally funded research program. The successful candidate will teach an undergraduate/graduate course in glacial/Quaternary geology (processes, deposits, and landforms), introductory and upper level undergraduate and graduate level courses in his or her field of expertise, and advise graduate student thesis projects. A normal teaching load is 3 courses per academic year. Information is available on-line regarding the Department of Geosciences at http://www.uwm.edu/Dept/Geosciences/ and the College of Letters and Sciences at http://www.uwm.edu/letsci/jobs/index.html

Applications should be postmarked by February 1, 2008.  Candidates must mail a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching and research interests/philosophy, examples of published work, and names and contact information of at least three current references to Dr. John L. Isbell, Search Committee Chair, Department of Geosciences, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, P.O. Box 413, Milwaukee, WI 53201 (FAX: 414-229-5452; e-mail: jisbell@uwm.edu). The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is a large research oriented institution located on the north side of Milwaukee. The Department of Geosciences offers B.S./B.A., M.S., and Ph.D. degree programs and is staffed by 12 full-time faculty. Southeastern Wisconsin has easy access to many classic Quaternary glacial sites.

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