The Department of Geological Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in geodynamics, beginning August 2005. The position will be filled at the Assistant Professor level. Candidates must have a strong record of research and a Ph.D. in geology, geophysics or a related field. The candidate will be expected to teach introductory geology and undergraduate and graduate courses in geodynamics and geophysics, to attract and supervise undergraduate, masters, and doctoral students, and to obtain external research funding. Experience with laboratory and/or computer modeling of tectonic processes is required. Possible areas of research emphasis include the evolution and mechanics of convergent margins and extensional systems, planetary geophysics, mantle flow, melt supply to subduction or mid-ocean ridge systems, erosion, plutonism, tectonics and its effect on climate, and neotectonics. This position compliments existing programs in tectonics, petrology, applied geophysics, basin analysis, hydrogeology, coastal geology, and petroleum systems. Department geophysical equipment includes a multichannel seismic data acquisition system, ground penetrating radar, high-resolution marine seismic systems, a Geoprobe, and a state-of-the-art computing facility supporting seismic data processing, interpretation, and subsurface mapping. Applicants should send a vita, statements of research and teaching interests, and contact information for four referees to Dr. Ernest Mancini, Geodynamics Search Committee Chair, The University of Alabama, Department of Geological Sciences, Box 870338, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0338. Further information is available on our Web site at http://www.geo.ua.edu. Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2004 and continue until the position is filled. This position is dependent upon available funding.
The University of Alabama is an Equal-Opportunity, Affirmative-Action Employer. Applications are solicited from women and minority candidates.