Dear Colleague:

The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of
Illinois at Chicago is currently seeking to fill a a tenure-track appointment
at the assistant-professor level in the area of surface/near-surface
hydrological systems; hydrogeology; paleohydrology.  A Ph.D. is required.
Applications will be accepted until Oct. 15, 1997, or until the position is
filled.

Our department presently has 9 faculty members and about 25 masters and
doctoral
students.  We also offer a Bachelor of Science degree with specializations in
geology and in environmental earth science.  The successful candidate is
expected to conduct a vigorous research program and to supervise masters
and doctoral students.  Candidates are expected to teach courses at the
undergraduate and graduate level, including hydrogeology.

I would appreciate your help if you could please pass this notice on to those
who may be interested in this job. Also, if possible, please post our ad.
If you have any further questions or comments, please contact me.

Sincerely,

Carol Stein
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Carol A. Stein
Associate Professor; Chair of the Search Committee
Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences (m/c 186)
University of Illinois at Chicago
845 W. Taylor Street; Chicago, IL 60607-7059 USA
(312) 996-9349 phone; (312) 413-2279 fax; [log in to unmask]
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Surface/Near-Surface Hydrological Systems; Hydrogeology; Paleohydrology
The University of Illinois at Chicago invites applications for a tenure-track
appointment at the assistant professor level beginning August 1998 for our
expanding environmental program. The successful candidate is expected to
conduct
a vigorous research program and to pursue excellence in teaching.
Responsibilities will include teaching one required advanced undergraduate
course in hydrogeology.
Ph.D. is required.

Applications will be accepted until October 15, 1997 or until the position
is filled. Applicants should send resume, names of at least four references
and detailed statement of research and teaching interests to:
Dr. Carol Stein, Chair of the Search Committee, Department of Earth and
Environmental Sciences, M/C 186, University of Illinois at Chicago, 845 W.
Taylor St., Chicago, IL 60607-7059 USA.

For more information about our department see our web page
(http://www.uic.edu/depts/geos/).

The University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Fabien Kenig
Assistant Professor
Dept. of Earth and Environmental Sciences (M/C 186)
845 W Taylor Street
University of Illinois at Chicago
Chicago, Il 60607-7059
tel: (312) 996 30 20
fax: (312) 413 22 79

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