Kevan Moffett
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GEOBULLETIN<br />
February 25 th , 2011<br />
The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Kentucky invites applications for two<br />
lecturer positions beginning in August 2011. These positions are in principle renewable indefinitely. Salary is competitive.<br />
The area of teaching will be introductory-level courses in environmental geology, natural resources, natural hazards, or<br />
oceanography, and undergraduate major courses in introductory field geology, physical geology, and historical geology. The<br />
Ph.D. degree must be completed before the starting date of the appointment. The positions carry a teaching commitment of<br />
six courses during the academic year (3/3), 10% university and/or professional service, and 15% professional development<br />
time. Please send letter of application, resume, statements of teaching and of professional interests, and the names, addresses,<br />
and emails of three references in a single pdf file by e-mail to < gtwhit2@uky.edu>; use “Lecturer search” as the subject line.<br />
Please ask your referees to e-mail signed letters on institutional letterhead directly to the above e-mail address. The review of<br />
materials begins on March 28, and we will continue to consider applications until the position is filled. The University of<br />
Kentucky is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity university that values diversity and is located in an increasingly diverse<br />
geographical region. As a land-grant institution and Kentucky’s flagship university, UK is committed to becoming one of the<br />
top public institutions in the country. Women, persons with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups are<br />
encouraged to apply. Additional details of the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences and University of Kentucky<br />
may be viewed at our web pages: www.as.uky.edu/ees and www.uky.edu.<br />
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On the Cutting Edge workshops – one for early career faculty and the other for grad students and post-docs.<br />
Workshop for Early Career Geoscience Faculty: Teaching, Research, and Managing Your Career<br />
Conveners: Heather Macdonald and Michael Wysession<br />
June 12-16 with optional visit to the National Science Foundation on June 17<br />
College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA<br />
Application deadline: March 4, 2011<br />
http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/earlycareer2011/index.html<br />
Preparing for an Academic Career in the Geosciences: A Workshop for Graduate Students and Post-docs<br />
Conveners: Barbara Tewksbury, Katryn Wiese, Robyn Wright Dunbar, and Edwin Harvey<br />
June 6-9, 2011<br />
University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE<br />
Application deadline: March 11, 2011<br />
http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/careerprep2011/index.html<br />
We also have a few more events coming up later in the spring in<br />
Pursuing an Academic Career: A Series of Virtual Events for Graduate Students and Post-docs<br />
Conveners: Rachel Beane and Heather Macdonald<br />
http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/careerdev/AcademicCareer2011/index.html<br />
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Jackson Postdoctoral Fellows Program - University of Texas at Austin<br />
The Jackson School of Geosciences at the University of Texas at Austin announces a new school-wide postdoctoral fellows<br />
program and invites applications for 2011-2012. This highly competitive institutional award is open to recent doctorates<br />
(degree within the past 3 years) in geosciences. We welcome applicants with research interests across the full range of<br />
geosciences disciplines. The postdoctoral fellow is expected to pursue their own independent research interests. The<br />
appointment is for 2 years with a salary of $60,000 per year plus health and dental benefits. Research support of $10,000 per<br />
year is also provided. Successful applicants can begin their program as early as September 1, 2011, but no later than<br />
December 31, 2011.<br />
To apply, submit a current CV that includes education, employment history, awards, publications, and extramural funding<br />
record, a short (2-3 page) statement of research interests and proposed research, and the names and contact information for 3<br />
references. Deadline for applications is March 15, 2011. Applicants should send applications electronically as email<br />
attachment to PostDocJSG@jsg.utexas.edu.<br />
The University of Texas at Austin is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer.<br />
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