Faculty Recruitment
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 their 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/.
Applications should be postmarked by February 4, 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. IsbellSearch 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 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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UWM is an AA/EEO employer and educator strongly committed to maintaining a climate supporting equality of opportunity and respect for difference based on gender, culture, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, and lawful activities. We particularly encourage applications from individuals who would enhance and diversify our workforce.
Employment will require a criminal background check.