Amherst College invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Geology, with specialization in modern or ancient sedimentary environments. This is a tenure-track appointment commencing in the Fall semester of 2010. The position will complement, but not duplicate, existing departmental strengths in hydrogeology and aqueous geochemistry. Teaching responsibilities will include participation in introductory level courses in geology, and environmental science, sedimentology as well as a course in the applicant’s area of expertise. Mentoring of honors thesis projects is expected, as is participation with faculty from other departments in Amherst College’s new Environmental Studies program.

The position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and eligibility to apply for internal research funding from the Dean of Faculty’s office. Amherst College is a highly competitive liberal arts college that promotes and places high value on faculty and student engagement in research. Department facilities include an ICP-AES, ICP-MS, SEM/EDS/EBSD, IC and GC. Stable isotope and XRF analyses can be conducted within the Five College community (University of Massachusetts, Smith College, Mount Holyoke College, and Hampshire College) supported in part by Amherst College funds.

Minimum qualifications: Ph.D. in the Geosciences is required at the time of appointment; emphasis in the ancillary fields of paleontology, oceanography, climate change, paleolimnology, surface earth processes, or geomorphology is desired.