Image: The Department of Geology at the University of Georgia seeks to fill a position for a tenure track assistant professor in the field of petrology/mineralogy, welcoming applications from scientists in both the Earth and Planetary sciences to complement the department's growing focus in planetary sciences. We encourage applications from petrologists/mineralogists with strong backgrounds in chemistry and physics who may employ unconventional and interdisciplinary approaches to address big-picture questions including but not limited to petrologic and /or mineralogical aspects of planetary evolution involving core, mantle, and/or crustal processes. A Ph.D. in Geology, Earth or Planetary Science or other related discipline is required by August 1, 2019. The successful candidate must be comfortable teaching our undergraduate core curriculum classes in mineralogy and/or petrology, a graduate course in their specialty, as well as introductory courses in geology. The successful candidate will be expected to establish an externally funded research program to attract outstanding graduate students in their field, and our core electron microprobe facility with dedicated, long standing technical support may be critical to that effort. Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of research and teaching interests and contact information for 3 references. Application materials should be uploaded to: http://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/58518. Review of applications will begin February 15, 2019. The position will remain open until filled, but to ensure full consideration, all application materials should be submitted by 5 PM EST February 15, 2019. The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu). Please do not contact the department or search committee with such requests. Georgia is well known for its quality of life in regard to both outdoor and urban activities (exploregeorgia.org). UGA is a land and sea grant institution located in Athens, 90 miles northeast of Atlanta, the state capital (www.visitathensga.com; www.uga.edu}.
