HYDROLOGIST, ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, Department of Geosciences, Murray
State University. Full-time, tenure-track position to begin August
2009. 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: PhD required. Applicants with a
documented plan of completion by date of appointment will be
considered. Candidates 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. 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: October
17, 2008. To Apply: Submit a letter of application, 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. Women and minorities are encouraged to
apply. Murray State University is an equal education and employment
opportunity M/F/D/, AA employer.
For further information, contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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
