Thread: Faculty position in Planetary Geology/Geophysics

Started: 2019-11-22 20:16:55
Last activity: 2019-11-22 20:16:55
Jackie Caplan-Auerbach
2019-11-22 20:16:55
TENURE-TRACK FACULTY POSITION IN PLANETARY GEOLOGY/GEOPHYSICS AT
WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY

The Department of Geology and the Department of Physics & Astronomy at
Western Washington University (WWU) invite applications for a tenure
track Assistant Professor of Planetary Geology/Geophysics. The position
has an expected start date of September 2020.

We seek applicants whose research program and teaching focuses on the
role of physical processes in topics such as planet formation and
evolution, planetary interiors, surfaces, or potential fields, small
bodies, Solar System dynamics, or related areas. The preferred
candidate will be expected to develop and maintain a vigorous research
program that complements existing strengths in remote sensing,
planetary geology, seismology, magnetism, tectonics and/or stellar
astrophysics. We seek applicants who will engage students in research,
teach undergraduate and graduate courses using student-centered
instructional approaches, and foster an inclusive classroom and
research environment. Teaching assignments will be split between the
Geology and Physics & Astronomy departments to support the Geophysics
BS (https://www.wwu.edu/majors/geophysics-bs).

For more details and to apply for the position:

https://employment.wwu.edu/cw/en-us/job/497337/assistant-professor-of-planetary-geologygeophysics

Review of applications will begin on December 20, 2019.

Inquiries may be sent to Dr. Jackie Caplan-Auerbach (caplanj<at>wwu.edu<caplanj<at>wwu.edu>).



Jacqueline Caplan-Auerbach
Geology Department
Western Washington University
516 High St., MS 9080
Bellingham, WA, 98225


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