[iris-bulk] (Job) Director, Univ. of Texas Institute for Geophysics

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Director
University of Texas Institute for Geophysics (UTIG), Jackson School of  
Geosciences

The University of Texas Institute for Geophysics (UTIG), one of the  
three principal units in the Jackson School of Geosciences at The  
University of Texas at Austin, seeks nominations and applications for  
a fulltime position of Director. UTIG is an international leader in  
marine geology and geophysics, seismology, and climate research. With  
externally funded research expenditures of approximately $4 million  
annually, its staff of 74 conducts and supports a broad variety of  
investigations, with particular emphasis on ocean basins, plate  
margins, polar regions, and climate modeling. Information about UTIG  
and the Jackson School of Geosciences can be found at http://www.jsg.utexas.edu/ 
.  Several UTIG research scientists hold faculty appointments in the  
Department of Geological Sciences and both graduate and undergraduate  
students play an important role in the UTIG research mission. Should  
the successful candidate desire an academic appointment, he/she will  
be expected to possess the necessary qualifications for a senior  
faculty position in the Department of Geological Sciences.

The ideal candidate will have a substantial record of research and  
publications, experience in the administration of complex research  
projects and organizations, and good people management skills.  
Involvement in international programs and leadership in academic and  
professional activities are desired qualifications. The Jackson School  
of Geosciences is undergoing dramatic growth in programs and  
personnel. The UTIG Director is a member of the leadership team  
directing these efforts.

Applications and nominations will be accepted until the position is  
filled. The target date for the new Director to assume the position is  
September 1, 2008. All applicants must apply on-line through our  
application system at http://utdirect.utexas.edu/pnjobs for job  
posting number 080207010379; in addition, they should send a letter of  
application providing the applicant’s perspectives on UTIG and its  
future directions, a resume, and the names and email and surface mail  
contact information for four references to Dr. Charles G. Groat,  
Chair, UTIG Director Search Committee, Jackson School of Geosciences,  
The University of Texas at Austin, P.O. Box B, Austin, TX 78713 or,  
electronically, toutigdirectorsearch at jsg.utexas.edu. Screening of  
applications will begin as they are received. This position is  
Security Sensitive; a criminal background check will be conducted on  
final candidate.

The University of Texas at Austin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative  
Action employer.


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