Tracking ID#: F008142

POSITION: The Department of Geology at Baylor University invites applications for a Senior Level hire at the rank of Associate to Full Professor, in the general areas of paleoclimatology or paleoclimate modeling, beginning August, 2013.

The Geology Department seeks an individual with an established, strong research record and a research area that compliments the existing group of 6 tenured and tenure-track faculty members in terrestrial paleoclimatology. Some examples might include biogeochemistry or paleoclimate modeling applied to field and laboratory studies of terrestrial climate records archived within fluvial (river and floodplain), eolian (loess and sand dune), lacustrine (lake), and coastal systems. The individual must be able to communicate and collaborate with Geology faculty members who are currently engaged in studies in the general area of paleoclimatology, and to carry out a vigorous externally funded research program that involves both undergraduate and graduate students. A strong commitment to excellence in teaching is essential, with both undergraduate and graduate courses that might include paleoclimate modeling or biogeochemistry, as well as other courses in his/her area of specialization. Research space for terrestrial paleoclimatology is available in the 500,000 ft2 "state-of-the-art" Baylor Sciences Building, and startup funds associated with this position are highly competitive.

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Geology, Geochemistry, Biogeochemistry or related field at the time of appointment.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The individual must be able to communicate and collaborate with Geology faculty members who are currently engaged in studies in the general area of paleoclimatology, and to carry out a vigorous externally funded research program that involves both undergraduate and graduate students. A strong commitment to excellence in teaching is essential, with both undergraduate and graduate courses that might include paleoclimate modeling or biogeochemistry, as well as other courses in his/her area of specialization.

RANK AND SALARY: Commensurate with experience and qualifications.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Applications will be reviewed beginning December 1, 2012 and will be accepted until the position is filled. To ensure full consideration, complete applications must be submitted by December 15, 2012.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Please submit a letter of application, current curriculum vitae, and transcripts. Include names, addresses, and phone numbers of three individuals from whom you have requested letters of recommendation to:

Dr. Steven G. Driese, Paleoclimatology Search Committee Chair
Baylor University
One Bear Place #97354
Waco, Texas 76798-7354
ph (254)710-2361

Materials may be submitted electronically to: Steven_Driese@baylor.edu.