Thread: Tenure Track Position in Solid Earth Geosciences or Engineering Seismology

Institution: The University of Memphis
Open Until: 2018-12-17

The Center for Earthquake Research and Information (CERI) at the University of Memphis invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level to begin in August 2019. We are searching broadly and seeking an individual to complement our existing strengths in seismology, geodesy, computational tectonics, earthquake physics and seismic hazard. We particularly encourage applicants with research interests related to Active tectonics, Continental/Lithospheric dynamics, Computational Geophysics, Exploration Geophysics, or Engineering Seismology. Applicants must have a Ph.D. at the time of employment, and show a demonstrated record or strong promise of research productivity. The successful candidate is expected to build a vigorous, externally funded research program, mentor M.S. and Ph.D. graduate students, and teach graduate courses in her or his specialty. As part of a University interdisciplinary research center, CERI faculty are engaged in a variety of regional, national, and international research projects (https://www.memphis.edu/ceri). More information about this position can be obtained by contacting the chair of the search committee, Eunseo Choi (echoi2<at>memphis.edu).

Applicants should submit an application letter, full curriculum vitae, statements of research and teaching interests, and the names and addresses (with phone numbers and email) of at least three references. To receive full consideration, applications must be submitted through the University of Memphis WorkForUM online application system (https://workforum.memphis.edu) by December 17, 2018. The University of Memphis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.