The School of Geography and Earth Sciences (SGES) at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada invites applications for a full-time tenure track position in geology at the Assistant or Associate Professor level beginning July 1, 2012.

McMaster University is among leading Canadian universities with 24,000 full time undergraduate and 3,000 graduate students. SGES has 29 full time faculty members, and has a long tradition of excellence in research and teaching in geology. For further information about SGES please visit: www.science.mcmaster.ca/geo/.

At the time of appointment, the successful candidate must have a PhD in earth or environmental sciences, geology, or geophysics and a record of publishing in academic journals. We are particularly interested in a geologist or exploration geophysicist with a strong background and research experience in sedimentary basin analysis, petroleum geology, and/or seismic/sequence stratigraphy. Experience in the application of remote sensing and 3-D subsurface modeling, and their use in field-based research is desired. The candidate is expected to develop a well-funded, externally recognized, research program. The applicant should have a strong commitment to undergraduate/graduate teaching and supervision.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be considered first for this position. McMaster University is strongly committed to employment equity within its community, and to recruiting a diverse faculty and staff. The University encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, members of sexual minorities, and persons with disabilities.

Applicants should send a cover letter outlining their research interests, a copy of their curriculum vitae, a brief teaching dossier including a statement of teaching philosophy (max. 2 pp.). These materials may be sent as hard copy or electronic copy as a pdf file. Electronic (PDF) copies of no more than three published reprints or works in progress may also be sent to the Chair of the Search Committee by the closing date November 30, 2011.

Candidates are required to ensure that three references send letters of recommendation to the Search Committee Chair by the closing date. Evaluation of files will begin on their receipt.

Dr. Bruce Newbold
Chair, Search Committee
School of Geography and Earth Sciences
General Science Building, Room 206
McMaster University
1280 Main Street West
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada - L8S 4K1
Tel: (905) 525-9140, Ext. 27948
Fax: (905) 546-0463
Email: newbold@mcmaster.ca