Job Openings
Assistant Professor - Engineering Geology - 0404898
Department of Geology and Environmental Science, James Madison University
The Department of Geology and Environmental Science invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level with specialty in Engineering Geology. The successful candidate will be capable of teaching undergraduate courses in:
1. Engineering Geology (including soil engineering and soil mechanics) for geoscience majors,
2. An introductory Applied Geology course for engineering majors, and
3. General education courses for non-science majors.
The successful candidate will demonstrate the potential for excellence in teaching and will develop an active, undergraduate-oriented research program in the candidate’s specialty. Applied geotechnical experience is a plus. A PhD is expected at the time of appointment.
Full information about the Department can be found at http://www.jmu.edu/geology. To apply, please complete the faculty profile and upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, list of three professional references, statement of teaching philosophy and statement of research philosophy (Other Document #1) via the web site: https://joblink.jmu.edu (reference posting number 0404898). Salary shall be commensurate with experience.
Review of applications will commence in December 2012. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. James Madison University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action/equal access employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.
