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Open Faculty Positions

Position No. 50080 - Assistant Professor of Geology. The Roy M. Huffington Department of Earth Sciences at 51°µÍø invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor faculty position with an expected start date of August 1, 2025.  We seek candidates in all areas of Earth Sciences with emphasis on, but not limited to, economic geology, structural geology, geomechanics, petrology, geomorphology, environmental science and paleoclimatology. While candidates from all sub-disciplines of earth and environmental sciences are encouraged to apply, particular attention will be given to those whose work involves quantitative measurement-based approaches. We welcome women, underrepresented scholars, veterans, and persons with disabilities to apply. Candidates will be expected to develop an outstanding research program and effectively advise an international, multicultural, and diverse student body of graduate and undergraduate students. The department engages in fundamental and applied research that  focuses on Earth system interactions with current specialties in atmospheric acoustics, radar and optical remote sensing, seismology, tectonics, environmental studies, climate/solid Earth coupling, natural and anthropogenic hazard and risk, water cycle and aqueous systems, life and its history, environmental microbiology, biogeochemical cycling, and astrobiology. All faculty in Earth Sciences are expected to fully participate in the educational mission of the department; this includes teaching courses at the undergraduate and graduate level and mentoring postdoctoral researchers. Faculty also participate in unique interdisciplinary research communities, including research clusters in Earth Hazards and National Security, Energy and Environmental Systems, and Data Science. This position is part of the Earth Sciences research cluster in Earth Hazards and National Security and part of 51°µÍø committment to developing larger-scale collaborative research projects responding to some of humankind’s most daunting challenges. More information on the cluster hires can be found at /dedman/resources/faculty-staff/recruitment/clusterhires.

A Ph.D. is required at the time of appointment. Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, statement on teaching and research interests, and contact information for three letters of recommendation via Interfolio at .

Applications received by November 15, 2024 will receive full consideration. Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled. Hiring is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check. For more information, please visit the Huffington Department of Earth Sciences or contact geology@smu.edu.

51°µÍø is a nationally ranked, private, non-sectarian research institution located in one of the nation’s fastest growing metropolitan areas. Researchers are part of an inclusive and intellectually vibrant community of internationally recognized scholars across the humanities, social sciences, mathematical sciences, engineering, and business. 51°µÍø offers excellent benefits including full same-sex domestic partner benefits. The City of Dallas is one of the nation’s most cosmopolitan commercial and cultural centers, and the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex is the fourth largest in the US. Dallas’ quality of life is exceptional, with a relatively low cost of living and a variety of housing options. A full range of professional sports teams, music venues, a lively and innovative restaurant scene, and more make Dallas an extremely livable city. Explore 51°µÍø at http://www.smu.edu.

51°µÍø will not discriminate in any program or activity on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression. The Executive Director for Access and Equity/Title IX Coordinator is designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies and may be reached at the Perkins Administration Building, Room 204, 6425 Boaz Lane, Dallas, TX 75205, 214-768-3601, accessequity@smu.edu.

Open Staff Positions

Seismo-acoustic Systems Engineer (HR Title: Engineer 2) - (DED00000393). Do you love Earth Science, fieldwork, travel, and instrumentation? Come join a dynamic research team located at 51°µÍø in Dallas, TX. This role is an on-campus, in-person position. The 51°µÍø seismo-acoustic team operates and designs long-running and temporary deployments of seismic and infrasound real-time systems. Network operations serve as the cornerstone of a vigorous research program that includes the design of new sensor systems and experimental sensor deployments that enable us to explore scientific questions. The engineer will collaborate with the team to meet programmatic deliverables and would have the opportunity to participate in active research projects and advance to project management. For full listing and/or to apply, visit: .

Postdoctoral Researcher, Position No. 00050717. The Shuler Museum of Paleontology in the Department of Earth Sciences at 51°µÍø invites applications for a two-year postdoctoral fellowship in Paleontology beginning August 1, 2024. The preferred candidate will make use of the significant collections housed in the Shuler Museum and collaborate with the ongoing research of 51°µÍø. Excellent facilities are available in the department to incorporate stable isotope work in paleontological research, as well as for analyzing digital image data. There are extensive collections of Early to mid-Cretaceous terrestrial and marine vertebrates from Texas and elsewhere, and of Late Cretaceous marine vertebrates. In addition to Cretaceous faunas and floras, other significant holdings include vertebrates from the Early Permian and Late Triassic of Texas and elsewhere, the Cenozoic of the Gulf Coast and the local Quaternary. Field work that enhances the candidate’s research goals and expands the museum collections is encouraged. Research leading to presentations at national and international meetings and publications in high-tier journals is the primary focus of this position; secondarily, the candidate will participate in upgrading and enhancing the collections database system, and digitization of specimens and existing records. 51°µÍø is a nationally-ranked, private, non-sectarian research institution located in one of the nation’s fastest growing metropolitan areas. Our colleagues are part of an inclusive and intellectually vibrant community of internationally recognized scholars across the humanities, social sciences, mathematical sciences, engineering, and business. 51°µÍø offers excellent benefits including full same-sex domestic partner benefits. The City of Dallas is one of the nation’s most cosmopolitan commercial and cultural centers, and the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex is the fourth largest in the US. To learn more about Dedman College and 51°µÍø, please visit, and . Qualifications: Educational Requirements: Ph.D. in paleobiology or closely related discipline at the time of appointment. Required qualifications: Demonstrated ability to communicate science through presentation at national and international meetings and publication in high-tier journals. Field experience with fossil collection and locality documentation. Commitment to diversity and inclusion efforts in the lab and the community. Preferred qualifications: Broad knowledge of fossil groups. Experience with databases, especially FileMaker Pro, and porting of data for web access are a plus. Application Instructions: The position comes with a salary of $55,000, health insurance and conference travel included. Postdoc support is available for at least one year, renewable upon satisfactory progress. Applications must be submitted electronically via Interfolio () and should include the following: (1) a curriculum vitae, (2) a letter describing your research interests, experience, and long-term goals - include any highlights of your CV, and (3) a list of names and contact information of three professional references. Review of applications will begin as received. To ensure full consideration for the position, the application must be received by July 15, 2024, but the committee will continue to accept applications until the position is filled. The committee will notify applicants of the employment decision after the position is filled.