Thread: Second notice: Research Assistant Professor position at University of South Florida

Started: 2013-01-11 20:00:23
Last activity: 2013-01-11 20:00:23
Topics: Early Careers
Research Assistant Professor position at University of South Florida

The Department of Geology at the University of South Florida seeks a
geophysicist to expand existing programs in volcanology and geophysics
and to help build a new program in seismology. The successful candidate
will have research and teaching interests in the broadly defined areas
of volcano seismology, earthquake seismology, infrasound, and
geophysics, and will become an active member of the School of Natural
Sciences and Mathematics within the College of Arts and Sciences. The
successful candidate will be expected to develop and help manage the
computational infrastructure for a seismology laboratory, develop an
externally funded research program, mentor graduate students, teach
undergraduate and graduate courses in seismology and geophysics,
contribute to field programs, and interact constructively with the USF
and international research communities. The position, to be filled at
the Assistant Professor level, is a 9-month non-tenure-track
appointment, beginning August, 2013. Salary is negotiable. A Ph.D. in
seismology, geophysics, or similar field is required. ABDs considered,
but candidate must have Ph.D. conferred by time of appointment. To
apply, go to the following URL (http://employment.usf.edu - click on
faculty; position number is 00019034), create an account, and follow the
instructions. You will be asked to upload a letter of interest,
curriculum vita, statement of research and teaching goals, and the names
and e-mail addresses of three references. Applications will be accepted
through January 22, 2013. For additional information, contact the Search
Chair, Steve McNutt (smcnutt<at>usf.edu), or visit the USF Department of
Geology website (www.cas.usf.edu/geology). USF is an AA/EEO institution.
Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. Those persons
requiring reasonable accommodation under the ADA should contact the
Search Chair. According to Florida law, applications and meetings
regarding them are open to the public.

The University of South Florida System is one of the nation's top 63
public research universities and one of 39 community-engaged, four-year
public universities as designated by the Carnegie Foundation for the
Advancement of Teaching. USF was awarded $394 million in research
contracts and grants in FY 2009/2010. The system offers 232 degree
programs at the undergraduate, graduate, specialist and doctoral levels,
including the doctor of medicine. It has a $1.5 billion annual budget,
an annual economic impact of $3.7 billion, and serves more than 47,000
students on institutions/campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, and
Sarasota-Manatee. USF is a member of the Big East Athletic Conference.
For information regarding the USF System, please visit our website
athttp://system.usf.edu/



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