<html><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; ">Director<br>University of Texas Institute for Geophysics (UTIG), Jackson School of Geosciences<br><br>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 <a href="http://www.jsg.utexas.edu/">http://www.jsg.utexas.edu/</a>. 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.<br><br>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.<br><br>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 <a href="http://utdirect.utexas.edu/pnjobs">http://utdirect.utexas.edu/pnjobs</a> 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, to<a href="mailto:utigdirectorsearch@jsg.utexas.edu">utigdirectorsearch@jsg.utexas.edu</a>. Screening of applications will begin as they are received. This position is Security Sensitive; a criminal background check will be conducted on final candidate.<br><br>The University of Texas at Austin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. <div><br class="webkit-block-placeholder"></div><div><br class="webkit-block-placeholder"></div></body></html>