academic opening for tetrapod paleontologist

[John Bruner]

From: Mark Wilson <mark.wilson at ualberta.ca>

DEPARTMENT OF EARTH AND ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCES
AND
DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA
TENURE TRACK POSITION Ð VERTEBRATE PALEONTOLOGIST

The Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences and the Department of 
Biological Sciences are seeking a Vertebrate Paleontologist who has 
a demonstrated interest in research on fossil tetrapods.  This 
appointment will complement and enhance the existing strengths in 
evolutionary biology, systematics, and paleontology  of fishes and
invertebrates that already exist in these departments.  Both 
departments are exceptionally well equipped and extensive collections of
vertebrate fossils already exist.

The Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences and the Department 
of Biological Sciences have international reputations for excellence
in teaching and research.  The successful candidate will be expected
to teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate level.  The successful 
candidate will also be expected to enhance that reputation by establishing 
an innovative and rigorous, and externally funded research program that will
include the supervision of M.Sc. and Ph.D. candidates and interaction with 
other faculty members who are engaged in related research programs.  Field 
experience would be an asset.

Detailed information on the faculty and facilities in these departments 
can be found on the World Wide Web at: http://www.ualberta.ca/EAS and 
http://www.biology.ualberta.ca.

The appointment for this position will be at the Assistant Professor level.  
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. degree at the time of appointment and have a 
proven research record, and demonstrate excellence in teaching.  The 
appointment will commence on January 1, 2000 provided that a suitable 
candidate can be found.

Applications, including a resume and a statement of research interests and 
teaching philosophy, should be addressed to: 

Dr. Brian Jones, Chair, 
Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, 
University of Alberta, 
Edmonton, Alberta, 
T6G 2E3, Canada 
(Fax: 780-492-8190).  

Applications by e-mail will be declined.  Applicants must also arrange for 
three letters of reference to be sent to the Chair.  Deadline for receipt of 
applications and letters of reference is September 21, 1999.

In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, this advertisement is 
directed to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.  If suitable Canadian 
citizens and permanent residents cannot be found, other individuals will be 
considered.

The University of Alberta is committed to the principle of equity in 
employment.  As an employer, we welcome diversity in the workplace and 
encourage applications from all qualified women and men, including Aboriginal 
peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities.