Michel T. Halbouty ’30 Visiting Chair in Geology and Geophysics

Michel T. Halbouty ’30 Visiting Chair in Geology and Geophysics

The Department of Geology and Geophysics at Texas A&M University is pleased to announce the Michel T. Halbouty ’30 Visiting Chair (Visiting Professor) in Geology and Geophysics. The purpose of Mr. Halbouty’s generous gift is to “Promote excellence in the teaching and research of the Department of Geology and Geophysics.” Candidates should have a PhD in Geology, Geophysics or related field, be at the Associate or Full Professor rank or hold an equivalent title, and be highly accomplished scholars with an internationally recognized record of excellence in their field of study. Chair holders should plan to be at the Texas A&M College Station campus and engage with department faculty and students in research and teaching for up to twelve months duration. The appointment may include partial salary support, housing and travel expenses, and expenses related to proposed teaching, research, and engagement activities.

The College of Geosciences at Texas A&M University is a unique institution committed to fundamental Earth systems research across four Departments: Atmospheric Sciences, Geography, Oceanography, and Geology and Geophysics. The College hosts the Texas Sea Grant, the Geochemical and Environmental Research Group (GERG), and the International Ocean Discovery Program (IODP). This appointment includes the opportunity to work across departments and programs in the College and lead international coursework to maximize educational opportunities for our undergraduate and graduate students.

The Texas A&M System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity. 

Interested candidates should submit electronic applications to: https://apply.interfolio.com/57956 Applications should be submitted by March 31, 2019 to be considered for awards beginning in 2019 or 2020. Applicants should identify and coordinate with faculty proponents prior to submitting an application. Applications should include a CV; a 2-page proposal identifying the faculty proponent and research, teaching and engagement activities as a Visiting Chair holder; a timeline of availability for visiting the department; and a budget tabulation and justification of desired funds needed for salary and other expenses. Please contact the search chair, Dr. Ryan Ewing, at rce@tamu.edu with questions.