Pomona College Faculty Position in Petrology/Mineralogy

The Geology Department at Pomona College, the founding member of the Claremont Colleges, invites applications for a tenure-track position at the level of Assistant Professor beginning July 1, 2007. We seek a colleague with a strong and enthusiastic commitment to providing a quality undergraduate education in a liberal arts environment and to establishing an active research program involving undergraduates. Teaching responsibilities are expected to include mineralogy, igneous/metamorphic petrology, introductory and specialty courses. We seek a colleague who applies integrative field and lab based approaches to petrologic problems -- the ideal candidate will have a research direction which diversifies our existing research programs. Candidates with significant teaching experience are encouraged to apply.

Applicants should send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, undergraduate and graduate transcripts, a statement of teaching philosophy, a summary of research plans and three letters of reference to Pet-Min Search, Geology Department, Pomona College, Claremont, CA 91711. Web address: http://www.geology.pomona.edu; email: GeoFacSearch@pomona.edu.

Review of completed applications will begin November 15, 2006 and will continue until the position is filled. Pomona College is an equal opportunity employer, and it especially invites applications from women and members of underrepresented groups.