The Department of Geological Sciences and Engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology (which was known as University of Missouri-Rolla prior to 1/1/2008) invites applications for a nine-month, tenure-track faculty position in the Geology and Geophysics Program to begin August 23, 2010. The position is intended at the assistant professor level, but appointment to associate professor level may be considered for qualified applicants. Outstanding candidates in one or more of the following fields are encouraged to apply: petroleum geology, clastic or carbonate sedimentology, sequence stratigraphy, and basin analysis. The Department currently has 18 full-time faculty, about 300 undergraduate and 70 graduate students with established B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. programs in Geology & Geophysics, Petroleum Engineering, and Geological Engineering. The successful applicant will contribute to the existing departmental excellence in teaching and mentoring of graduate and undergraduate students, scholarships, externally funded research programs, and service in various levels. We seek applicants who can complement our current program strengths in petroleum exploration, remote sensing/GIS, seismic stratigraphy, palynology, biostratigraphy, environmental geochemistry, petrology and tectonics, and earthquake seismology. More information about the Department can be found at http://gse.mst.edu. Questions regarding this position should be directed to the chair of the search committee, Dr. Stephen S. Gao (sgao@mst.edu).

A Ph.D. is required at the time of employment. The application should include a complete curriculum vita, statements of research and teaching interests, and the names and contact information of three referees. Review of the applications will begin on 2/1/2010 and continue until the position is filled. Please send application to: Human Resource Services, Reference Number 00050313, Missouri University of Science & Technology, 300 W. 13^th Street, 113 Centennial Hall, Rolla, MO 65409-1050. HRS email address: hrsinfo@mst.edu

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