Assistant Professor of Planetary Geology/Geophysics

The Geology Department and the Department of Physics & Astronomy at Western Washington University (WWU) invite applications for a tenure-track, assistant professor position with specialty in Planetary Geology/Geophysics, to begin Sept 16, 2020. We seek individuals who are enthusiastic about teaching, who will establish a vigorous research program, and who will involve undergraduate and Masters-level students in their research. Teaching assignments will be focused in Geophysics (https://www.wwu.edu/majors/geophysics-bs), a program shared between the departments.

The ideal candidate will enhance our existing strengths in remote sensing, planetary geology, seismology, magnetism, tectonics and stellar astrophysics by developing new courses and research avenues in planetary geology and/or geophysics. Areas of interest include 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.

For details about the position, application information and instructions, go to the WWU Employment website 497337. Review of applications begins December 20, 2019 and will continue until the position is filled. Questions about the position should be directed to the search committee chair, Jackie Caplan-Auerbach. ([email protected], 360-650-4153).