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ENDOWED CHAIR IN PETROLEUM GEOLOGY SCHOOL OF GEOLOGY, ENERGY & THE ENVIRONMENT The School of Geology, Energy, & the Environment (SGEE) invites nominations and applications for the new Hunter Enis Chair in Petroleum Geology. The position is a Professor of Professional Practice (PPP) and focuses on preparing students for careers in the petroleum industry. In addition to teaching one upper-level course related to petroleum geology each semester, the Enis Chair will help develop an externally funded research program and will oversee undergraduate and graduate student research. This position will reside in the geology program which is a part of the School of Geology, Energy & the Environment, and will be closely associated with the Energy Institute. The Chairholder will be expected to utilize the TCU Core Facility, maintain relationships and honor requirements of the core donors. As such, the activities of the Chairholder will significantly benefit our School and the Energy Institute. The successful candidate for this position will have mid-career petroleum industry experience in petroleum exploration and production, or the equivalent in teaching petroleum related courses at academic institutions. A working knowledge of industry-standard software used in subsurface mapping and geophysical well log analysis is also required. TCU operates on a teacher-scholar model. Faculty are expected to excel in the classroom, seek external funding, and maintain a vigorous student-involved research program. There will be an ongoing emphasis on communication with students, alumni, community and donors. The School of Geology, Energy & the Environment is housed in the College of Science & Engineering at TCU and merges several academic programs and research facilities to create unique educational and research opportunities. A description of the School can be found at http://sgee.tcu.edu/. Information about the TCU Energy Institute and a more complete description of the position can be found at http://www.energyinstitute.tcu.edu/. TCU is classified by U.S. News and World Report as a Tier 1 university and a Doctoral/Research university by the Carnegie Foundation. The Carnegie Commission lists TCU's undergraduate profile as “More Selective,” its highest ranking. TCU is located in Fort Worth, Texas, the 16 th largest city in the U.S. (located in a metropolitan area of more than 6 million), a city known for its vibrant economy, cultural district, and world-class arts and entertainment venues. While applications and nominations will be accepted until the position is filled, interested parties are encouraged to submit a current resume and letter of interest to our consultant at the address below by March 1 to receive optimal consideration. TCU Endowed Chair Search R. William Funk & Associates 100 Highland Park Village, Suite 200 Dallas, Texas 75205 Email: [email protected]

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ENDOWED CHAIR IN PETROLEUM GEOLOGY

SCHOOL OF GEOLOGY, ENERGY & THE ENVIRONMENT

The School of Geology, Energy, & the Environment (SGEE) invites nominations and applications for the new Hunter Enis Chair in Petroleum Geology. The position is a Professor of Professional Practice (PPP) and focuses on preparing students for careers in the petroleum industry. In addition to teaching one upper-level course related to petroleum geology each semester, the Enis Chair will help develop an externally funded research program and will oversee undergraduate and graduate student research. This position will reside in the geology program which is a part of the School of Geology, Energy & the Environment, and will be closely associated with the Energy Institute. The Chairholder will be expected to utilize the TCU Core Facility, maintain relationships and honor requirements of the core donors. As such, the activities of the Chairholder will significantly benefit our School and the Energy Institute. The successful candidate for this position will have mid-career petroleum industry experience in petroleum exploration and production, or the equivalent in teaching petroleum related courses at academic institutions. A working knowledge of industry-standard software used in subsurface mapping and geophysical well log analysis is also required. TCU operates on a teacher-scholar model. Faculty are expected to excel in the classroom, seek external funding, and maintain a vigorous student-involved research program. There will be an ongoing emphasis on communication with students, alumni, community and donors.

The School of Geology, Energy & the Environment is housed in the College of Science & Engineering at TCU and merges several academic programs and research facilities to create unique educational and research opportunities. A description of the School can be found at http://sgee.tcu.edu/. Information about the TCU Energy Institute and a more complete description of the position can be found at http://www.energyinstitute.tcu.edu/.

TCU is classified by U.S. News and World Report as a Tier 1 university and a Doctoral/Research university by the Carnegie Foundation. The Carnegie Commission lists TCU's undergraduate profile as “More Selective,” its highest ranking. TCU is located in Fort Worth, Texas, the 16th largest city in the U.S. (located in a metropolitan area of more than 6 million), a city known for its vibrant economy, cultural district, and world-class arts and entertainment venues.

While applications and nominations will be accepted until the position is filled, interested parties are encouraged to submit a current resume and letter of interest to our consultant at the address below by March 1 to receive optimal consideration.

TCU Endowed Chair Search R. William Funk & Associates

100 Highland Park Village, Suite 200 Dallas, Texas 75205

Email: [email protected]

Fax: 214/295-3312

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