The Department of Geosciences at the University of Texas at Dallas is seeking up to two tenure/tenure track faculty members in the broad field of tectonics with interests in fundamental processes and in the application of tectonic principles to energy and environmental issues. These positions are available for the 2009-2010 academic year and may be at any academic rank, depending on qualifications. We seek individuals who have developed, or have the potential to develop, vibrant, sustained externally funded research programs that complement existing departmental strengths and who will contribute effectively to the Department’s educational programs at the BS, BA, MS and PhD levels.

This departmental expansion in tectonics will play a pivotal role in the University’s strategic emphasis on energy and the environment. We are seeking individuals who will complement and expand departmental strengths in structural geology, active and ancient tectonics, isotope geochemistry, geophysics, geospatial science, and computational geoscience, and who will enhance collaboration with other departments in the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics and programs in geospatial science with the School of Economics, Political, and Policy Studies and the Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science. We hope to build upon our traditional collaboration with the petroleum industry in areas that may encompass carbon dioxide sequestration, water and mineral resources, and to expand the use modern high-resolution positioning and imaging technology to characterize and model surface processes associated with crustal deformation.

The Department of Geosciences has strong undergraduate and graduate programs and UTD is a relatively young, growing university. It attracts very talented students (mean freshman SAT > 1200) and is situated in a vibrant metropolitan area that is undergoing rapid growth.

Applications will be reviewed beginning 15 January 2009 but will be considered until the positions are filled. Applications should include a complete resume, a statement of research interest and the names and contact information of five professional references and send to: Academic Search #20097, The University of Texas at Dallas, 800 W. Campbell Road, AD 42, Richardson, TX 75080-3021. Indication of gender and ethnic origin for affirmative action statistical purposes is requested as part of the application process but is not required for consideration.

Questions about the position may be directed to the Department Head, Professor John S. Oldow . Electronic applications can be sent to . UTD is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages application from candidates who would enhance the diversity of the university’s faculty and administration.