The following position would work with biologist, chemists, and
geochemists and utilize the resources of the Mid-America Remote
Sensing Center and the Hancock Biological Station.
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, Hydrologist/Hydrogeologist. Department of
Geosciences, Murray State University. Applications are invited for a
tenure-track Assistant Professor level position to begin August 2008.
The Department of Geosciences offers undergraduate degrees in
Geosciences with options in environmental geology, earth science,
earth science teacher certification, geoarchaeology, geographic
information science (geography) and a Masters in Geosciences focusing
upon GIS and remote sensing of natural resources. The department's
academic programs are enhanced by the research capabilities of the
Mid-America Remote sensing Center (MARC), and the Commonwealth Center
of Excellence for Reservoir Research (CRR) where water and
terrestrial research is conducted. The department will soon be
collaborating with the USGS which is establishing an office on the
Murray State campus. Qualifications: Ph.D. required. The candidate
must have excellent teaching skills that include use of modern
classroom technologies. Must provide evidence of teaching excellence
and have research potential in hydrology and/or hydrogeology as
evidenced by publication or other scholarly activity. Experience with
remote sensing and GIS methodologies is preferred. Post-doctoral
experience preferred. ABD's with a documented plan of completion by
date of appointment will be considered. Responsibilities: Teach
courses in hydrology and/or hydrogeology, introductory courses in
geology or earth science, and specialty courses. Conduct research,
pursue external funding and supervise student research at the
undergraduate and graduate levels. Application Deadline: April 18,
2008. To Apply: Submit a letter of interest, curriculum vita,
statement of teaching and research interests, copies of transcripts
and three letters of reference to Dr. George Kipphut, Chair, Search
Committee, Department of Geosciences, Murray State University,
Murray, KY 42071. Phone: 270-809-2847; E-mail:
<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Murray State University
is an equal education and employment opportunity, M/F/D, AA employer.
David S. White
Professor, Biological Sciences www.murraystate.edu/qacd/cos/bio/bio_inf.htm
Director, Hancock Biological Station www.murraystate.edu/hbs
Commonwealth Endowed Chair, CRR www.murraystate.edu/crr
Editor, Journal Kentucky Academy of Science www.kyscience.org
561 Emma Drive
Murray, KY 42071
Phone: 270-474-2272
FAX: 270-474-0120
