| Advertised Employing Department: Geological & Atmospheric Sciences Summary of Duties and Responsibilities: The Department of Geological and Atmospheric Sciences in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Iowa State University invites applicants for a tenure-track position at the rank of assistant professor. The successful candidate will be expected to build a nationally recognized, externally funded research program; mentor graduate and undergraduate students; and teach undergraduate and graduate courses, including in sedimentary geology. Research should complement existing strengths in the department, which include climate modeling, paleoclimatology, environmental geochemistry, glaciology, hydrogeology, geophysics, economic geology, structural geology, and geoscience education. Additionally, the successful candidate will have a commitment to excellence in research, teaching at all levels, and performance of service duties. Required Education and Experience: PhD in Geosciences or related field. Preferred Education and Experience: Record of publication/creative activity. Demonstrated potential to establish a successful, externally funded research program that complements existing strengths in the department. Demonstrated potential for collaboration with other faculty and departments/units on campus. Demonstrated potential to attain excellence in teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels including sedimentary geology. Postdoctoral experience. Additional Information: PhD must be conferred by the start date of the appointment. Research and teaching opportunities for this position exist at the Iowa State University Geology Field Station, located in the Bighorn Basin, Wyoming. Guaranteed Consideration Date: 01/07/2019 Posting Number: 800202 | 
