Colorado School of Mines Geophysics Associate or Full Professor

INSTITUTION: Colorado School of Mines
DEPARTMENT: Geophysics
POSITION: Associate or Full Professor
LINK: fsearch@mines.edu 
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Colorado School of Mines Department of Geophysics invites applications for a regular academic faculty position in Geophysics, which is anticipated to be filled at the rank of Associate or Full Professor. The Department is seeking an individual with a distinguished international reputation in seismic techniques applied to exploration for, and development of, natural resources.  This opening arises from the impending retirement of Professor Tom Davis, who founded and has directed the highly successful Reservoir Characterization Project (RCP), which focuses on application of geophysical methods and integration of related multi-disciplinary data to reservoir characterization. 

Mines is a unique institution of applied science and engineering with a global reputation for excellence in programs such as Geophysics, focusing on the earth, energy, and the environment. Located in the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains in Golden, Mines is just minutes away from Boulder and Denver, offering a unique combination of mountain living coupled with large-city amenities. With USGS offices located on, and near to, campus and several world-class government and private research institutions close by, Mines provides many opportunities for multidisciplinary research collaborations. The Department of Geophysics conducts educational and research programs leading to B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in Geophysics and Geophysical Engineering. The Department is comprised of 12 regular academic faculty plus another 12 research and affiliated faculty, 140 undergraduate and 100 graduate students. There are currently six significant research programs or centers in the Department of Geophysics funded by industry and/or government agencies. Resources include laboratories for experimental geophysics, equipment for field studies and summer field camp, and computational facilities for modeling, visualization and planetary studies.

Responsibilities:  The successful candidate will conduct a vigorous research program that includes (a) building strong collaborative relationships with industry, academic, research, and/or government institutions; (b) generating research funding; (c) supervising graduate students; and (d) maintaining a strong record of scholarly publishing. The successful candidate will teach at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and participate actively in the international geophysics community.

Mines encourages applications from qualified candidates who will contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community through their research, teaching, and service.  Highly qualified candidates are encourage to apply, whether from academic or industry backgrounds.

Qualifications:  Candidates must possess a doctoral degree in geophysics or a related field. Candidates must also possess superb interpersonal and communication skills and a collaborative style of research and teaching, and must have experience in collaboration with industry. Preference will be given to candidates whose research interests hold potential for multidisciplinary collaboration.  

• At the rank of Associate Professor, applicants must meet the degree requirements and possess demonstrated success in teaching, scholarship and service; and the demonstrated potential for national and international professional recognition. 

• At the rank of Professor, meet the degree requirements and possess demonstrated excellence in scholarship and service; demonstrated excellence in, or potential for, teaching; and demonstrated national and international professional recognition.

Applicants must specify in the application package to which rank they are applying.

Compensation: Salary and benefits will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Mines also provides an attractive benefits package including fully paid health insurance, dependent tuition benefits, parental leave policies and dependent care assistance through a flexible spending plan.

How to Apply:  Applicants must send a letter of interest addressing each of the qualifications, a resume, a list of publications, a record of research funding, and the names and contact information for three references from whom letters may be subsequently requested to: Colorado School of Mines, Human Resources Office, Search#: 14-061020, 1500 Illinois Street, Golden, CO 80401, Fax: (303) 384-2025.

Electronic applications are encouraged and will be accepted at fsearch@mines.edu.  If using this method of application, please put the search number as indicated above (in bold) in the subject line to ensure that your materials are properly forwarded to the search committee.

Review of applications will begin by November 1, 2014.  Applications will be accepted after this date until suitable candidates are identified. Questions about this position may be addressed to Dr. Terry Young tkyoung@mines.edu, Head, Department of Geophysics http://geophysics.mines.edu.