1) S-1 MEMBER NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

A) New Issue - Vadose Zone Journal
Check out the last issue (November 2004) of VZJ, which contains a truly superb special section on Hydrogeophysics, edited by Harry Vereecken, Susan Hubbard, Andrew Binley and Ty Ferre. This section has 17 papers on mostly non-invasive subsurface characterization. The November issue has another 25 papers on such topics as multiphase flow, VOC's, preferential flow in tile-drained systems, long-term transport in the vadose zone, parameter estimation, unsaturated diffusion in fractured rock, upscaling, and saturation-dependent anisotropy in the hydraulic conductivity, among other topics. An overall very impressive issue of 42 papers totaling 440 pages if printed (the "thickest" VZJ issue thus far). Keep those papers coming; we are doing great!

VZJ will begin a "continuous publication" model in 2005. What this means is that the home page and archive of VZJ will remain the same as it is now, but that we will be able to post new articles in monthly batches prior to the each regular (archival) quarterly issue. This will be implemented with the May 2005 issue. Make sure to sign up for "Email Alerts" on the VZJ home page (www.vadosezonejournal.org), so you will be notified when the next batch of papers are posted (once a month).

Most important right now is to entice your library to obtain an institutional subscription to VZJ. Subscription rates in 2005 will be held to 2004 rates: A very modest $50 for SSSA and GSA members ($25 for students), $75 for individual nonmembers, and $300 for institutional/library subscriptions. SSSA also offers a discount packages to libraries (VZJ, SSSAJ and JEQ), for which VZJ will receive a portion ($140) of the income in 2005 for the first time. Hence, if your library does not yet have a subscription, please contact them either directly about this, or use the online form at the top of the VZJ home page. And, please, continue to submit your very best papers to VZJ!! We need to keep the momentum going. Thanks to all authors and reviewers for making 2004 a very successful year for VZJ.

Rien van Genuchten.

B) Awards

S-1 Early Career Award
Frank Casey is the recipient of the 2004 S-1 Early Career Award. Frank is an assistant professor of soil physics in the Department of Soil Science in North Dakota State University. He earned his bachelors degree from the University of Connecticut and his M.S. and Ph.D. from Iowa State University. Frank has been involved in identifying the fate and transport of labile bioactive compounds in soil using laboratory and field experiments. He has also made contributions in identifying the subsurface water quality impacts from best management practices, developing and evaluating nutrient management zone, and determining field soil hydraulic and solute transport properties. He served as member and chair of the Kirkham Award committee, chair of the W188 research group, and will be Associate Editor of Soil Science Society of America Journal and Vadose Zone Journal. He was awarded (2004) Larson/Yaggie Excellence in Research, Early Career Award from the College of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Natural Resources at North Dakota State University. Frank is married to Sally Diane and has three children Vincent, Mary, and Joseph.

Don and Betty Kirkham Soil Physics Award
The recipient of the 2004 Don and Betty Kirkham Soil Physics Award is Laj Ahuja. Dr. Ahuja is a soil physicist and Research Leader for the USDA-ARS, Great Plains Systems Research Unit, in Fort Collins, Colorado. He earned degrees from the Delhi University, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi and the University of California, Davis. His major contributions are in the areas of physics and modeling of infiltration, chemical transport in runoff and macropores, determining soil hydraulic properties by simple means and scaling spatial variability, quantifying the effect of management practices on the above processes, and extending and incorporating soil physics theory into agricultural system models, RZWQM and GPFARM. He has served as Associate Editor (1987-92) and Technical Editor (1994-97) for Soil Science of American Journal. He was 1989 ARS Area Scientist of the Year, 2003 ARS Area Senior Scientist of the Year, and 2002 Outstanding Scientist of the Association of Agricultural Scientist of Indian Origin. He is Fellow of SSSA (1994) and ASA (1998). He has served as an expert for IAEA & FAO, and an International Advisor for the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

Congratulations to Frank and Laj.

C) Call for Nominations - 2005 S-1 Early Career Award
The S-1 Soil Physics Division invites nominations for the 2005 S-1 Early Career Award. The award recognizes scientists who have made an outstanding contribution in Soil Physics within six years after completing the Ph.D. degree. Principal criteria for the S-1 Early Career Award are:

1. Completion of Ph.D. degree in Soil Physics or closely related field within six years of the award.
2. Active member of the Soil Science Society of America.
3. Evidence of quality teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels if in a teaching position.
4. Evidence of effectiveness in extension and/or outreach activities.
5. Evidence of significant contribution of original basic and/or applied research in soil physics.
6. Contributions to the public, professional organizations and institutions.

Detailed instructions for nominating candidates may be found at: http://soils.ag.uidaho.edu/tuller/s-1/.
To apply, submit four copies of the complete nomination containing (i) nomination letter not to exceed two pages in length, (ii) supporting materials (see instructions for format) that document the nominee's qualifications, and (iii) three supporting letters not to exceed one page each. The deadline for receiving nominations is June 1, 2005.

Mail nominations to Dr. Per Moldrup, Chair S-1 Early Career Award, Section for Environmental Engineering, Sohngaardsholmsvej 57, Aalborg University, DK-9000 Aalborg, DENMARK. Questions regarding the award may be directed to Per Moldrup by e-mail pm@bio.aau.dk or by telephone (011) 45 9635-8460.

D) International Union of Soil Sciences (IUSS) - Bulletin 105
The International Union of Soil Sciences (IUSS) recently released bulletin 105, containing a list of symposia for the 2006 World Congress of Soil Science and a lot of other valuable information. For further details please visit: http://www.iuss.org/

E) Minutes of the 2004 S-1 Business Meeting (November 1, 2004, Seattle, WA)
David Radcliffe, Chair, called the meeting to order and introduced Gerard Kluitenberg (Chair-Elect), Dani Or (Past Chair), Jon Wraith (Incoming Chair-Elect), and Glenn Wilson (SSSA-ASA Board Representative).
The minutes of the 2003 business meeting were adopted without modification.

S-1 Early Career Award
Art Warrick, chair of the S-1 Early Career Award Committee, presented the 2004 S-1 Early Career Award to Frank Casey.

David Radcliffe reported that members of the 2004 S-1 Early Career Award Committee were Art Warrick (chair), Per Moldrup, Glendon Gee, and Dani Or. Art Warrick will rotate off the Committee for 2005 and Ty Ferre has been appointed to serve a three-year term. Per Moldrup will serve as chair for 2005 and David Radcliffe will replace Dani Or (as Past Chair of S-1) for a one-year term.

Recognitions
David Radcliffe recognized the following S-1 members who received awards at the 2004 meeting: Laj Ahuja (Don and Betty Kirkham Soil Physics Award), John Corey (Soil Science Professional Service Award and SSSA Fellow), Harold van Es (SSSA Fellow), Dani Or (SSSA Fellow), and Renduo Zhang (ASA Fellow and SSSA Fellow).

Report from SSSAJ Editorial Board: Sally Logsdon (S-1 Technical Editor)
Sally began her report by stating that professional soil scientists are not being adequately served by SSSAJ. The Board plans to address this in the future. The Board has decided to switch to continuous publication mode in mid-2005, which means that the electronic version of SSSAJ will be posted on-line monthly while the print version of the journal will continue to be published bimonthly. The only negative consequence of continuous publication is that page numbers will no longer be consecutive within divisional sections in the print version of the journal. Sally noted that submissions are rebounding from last year. She also mentioned that the "open access" issue might impact SSSAJ. The Board will be giving this matter considerable attention in the year ahead. The Board is also discussing a modified structure for SSSAJ to address a concern that the divisional structure of the Journal is negatively impacting submissions. One possibility under consideration is to use "issue areas" for grouping papers. This would modify, but not eliminate the divisional structure. The board is also considering eliminating the division numbers (e.g., S-1) from the Table of Contents. S-1 members were encouraged to give input to the Board on this matter. Finally, Sally noted that the Board voted to include book reviews in SSSAJ.

Report from VZJ Editorial Board: Rien van Genuchten (Editor)
Rien presented a positive report on the status of Vadose Zone Journal. Submissions to VZJ are increasing steadily, as is the number of papers being published (138 papers in 2004, totaling some 1425 pages; this is impressive for only the second year of full publication, and compares well with many other journals, including SSSAJ, which will have about 2090 pages in 2004). Five different special sections (collections of papers resulting from symposia) were published in 2004 and an additional four special sections are scheduled for future publication. Rien expressed some concern that we need to continue to submit high-quality papers to VZJ. But the main concern is increasing subscriptions. Personal subscriptions are increasing steadily, but institutional subscriptions are lagging behind. This is a matter of serious concern. S-1 members were strongly encouraged to contact librarians at their respective institutions and recommend subscription. Rien reported that Thomson ISI has not yet included VZJ in its collection of scholarly journals, but this is expected to happen in the near future. He also identified a need to increase citation of papers published in VZJ. Finally, he reminded members to sign up for "Email Alerts" on the VZJ home page (www.vadosezonejournal.org) to receive notification when a new issue comes out (generally on or around the 15th of February, May, August and November). In closing, Rien encouraged S-1 members to continue submitting high-quality papers, encourage others to do the same, and keep encouraging library subscription.

Report from SSSA Leadership: Michael Singer (SSSA Past President)
Michael Singer began his report by endorsing Rien's comments. He encouraged S-1 members to make personal contact with librarians regarding subscriptions to Vadose Zone Journal. He also mentioned that SSSA leadership has received numerous complaints about the fact that program booklets were not mailed to registrants prior to the meeting. This was due, in part, to the fact that the deadline for submitting abstracts was intentionally pushed back. He indicated that program booklets would continue to be distributed by mail prior to the annual meeting until the on-line version of the program becomes an acceptable alternative. He also noted that each society - ASA, CSSA and SSSA - had its own program cover this year. This is part of an effort to bring individual identity to each society. Dani Or raised a question regarding the possibility of instituting a fee for abstract submission. Michael mentioned that this is being considered but it will not happen in 2005.

Report from SSSA and ASA Board of Directors: Glenn Wilson
Glenn Wilson reported on the activities of the SSSA and ASA Boards. His oral report was accompanied by a two-page written report (see next section).

ASA Business: The ASA Board is considering a proposal to separate the tri-societies management and services from the ASA program. The proposal includes reducing the size of ASA Board to 15 members and removing SSSA and CSSA representation. The proposal also includes developing a new management entity for the tri-societies. The proposed Executive Board would consist of the President, President-elect and Past President of ASA, CSSA and SSSA (nine members); the ICCA representative; and the ASF representative. A motion was made to encourage the tri-societies to proceed with the proposed structural changes. The motion carried unanimously after limited discussion. Bob Luxmoore expressed concern that the structural change would result in only A-division representation in ASA. He stated that we need to preserve the identity of Agronomy as a science and that Agronomy as a whole is not well represented by the A divisions. Luxmoore suggested that some C and S divisions need to remain affiliated with ASA. If there is sufficient support for structural changes, the by-laws will be changed and there will be a mail-out vote by all ASA members. Glenn also mentioned a proposal to have thematic meetings for 2005 with limited division themes that coincide with the independent themes of each society. No discussion followed, so Glenn asked individuals to provide him with feedback to take back to the ASA Board.

Glenn noted that ASA ended 2003 with an increase in net assets of $271,525 and a balance of $1,768,044. ASA will maintain the current dues rate assuming a 3% decrease in membership. The draft budget projects SSSA ending with a net gain of $20,000. SSSAJ had a net income of $225,259, but VZJ lost $81,754. The ASA Board plans to continue publication of VZJ for at least one more year, but has indicated that VZJ is in a critical year to become financially independent. Wilson's report on ASA business ended with a request for input regarding the possibility of a SSSA Newsletter covered by an increase in dues.

SSSA Business: The SSSA Board is considering the SSSA Strategic Plan for 2005-2010 prepared by the SSSA President, President-elect and Past President. An overview of the six strategies in the Strategic Plan was presented. Particular attention was given to Strategy One (Society Structure). The Board is considering a proposal to restructure the SSSA Board of Directors so that it consists of only 15 voting members. The new Board would consist of an executive committee (President, President-elect, and Past President), eleven divisional representatives, and a representative of certified professional soil scientists. It would also include the Executive VP of the tri-societies and the SSSA Editor-in-Chief as ex-officio members. A motion was made to support the proposed restructuring of the SSSA Board of Directors. The motion carried unanimously.

Glenn reported that the Board has decided to work with Oxford Press to publish SSSA books and monographs beginning in 2005. He also highlighted a need for SSSA to lead a national effort for the certification and licensing of professional soil scientists, which is addressed in Strategy Four (Professional Development) of the Strategic Plan. The Board is considering the possibility of providing financial support in the amount of $150,000 for this effort through a three-year commitment from the SSSA Special Opportunity Fund. Following discussion, it was decided to send a message of support for this initiative, but not at the expense of VZJ. Glenn also asked for input on whether or not SSSA should provide support for a full-time development officer for the Smithsonian soils exhibit. The Board is considering this as part of Strategy Five (Public Policy and Outreach).

Other Business
David Radcliffe reported that 194 volunteered papers were submitted to Division S-1 for the 2004 meeting. This represents a substantial increase from 131 submissions for the 2003 meeting. Division S-1 ranked fourth in total submissions behind S-11 (237), S3 (256) and S6 (219).
Don Nielsen gave a brief update on the 18th World Congress of Soil Science, scheduled for July 2006 in Philadelphia. Participation was encouraged.

David Radcliffe introduced incoming Division Chair Gerard Kluitenberg, who thanked David for his excellent service to the Division and adjourned the meeting.

Respectfully submitted,
Gerard Kluitenberg

F) 2004 ASA-SSSA Board Meetings Report prepared by Glenn Wilson

ASA Board of Directors:

The following items were passed:

1. Separate the Tri-Societies management and services from the ASA programs.
2. Reduce the size of the ASA Board to 15 members by removal of CSSA and SSSA representation such that the ASA consists of the 9 ASA division representatives, Executive Committee (Present-elect, -past, and -current), ICCA representative, Editor-in-Chief, and Budget and Finance Committee Chair.
3. Create a new Tri-Society management entity Executive Board that will consist of the 9 members of the Executive Committees of ASA, CSSA, and SSSA (President-elect, -past, and current), ICCA representative, and the ASF representative.
These changes will require a by-laws change and a majority vote in a mail out ballot of the membership.
4. It was decided that the conference program book will be provided to members within the US wanting a program in advance of the meetings. Each society will be allowed to have its own unique cover on the program book.
5. The budget was approved with no change in dues for 2005.

The SSSA Board of Directors:
1. The SSSA Strategic Plan for 2005-2010, available on the SSSA website (http://www.soils.org/), was approved.
2. The SSSA Board of Directors will be restructured to a reduced size of 15 voting members consisting of the 11 divisional representatives, the SSSA Executive Committee (President-elect, - past, and -current), and a representative of the certified professional soil scientists.This change will require a by-laws change and a majority vote in a mail out ballot of the membership.
3. Divisions supported the SSSA Executive Committee suggestions to provide financial support to state professional soil science licensing efforts.
4. Divisions supported the SSSA Executive Committee suggestions to provide financial support to the Smithsonian Exhibit initiative.
5. The SSSA Budget and Finance committee expressed concern over the financial status of the Vadose Zone Journal (VZJ) but recommended that it be continued. However, it was stressed to the SSSA Board that VZJ is in a critical year for becoming financially independent as free subscriptions to libraries end this year. Members are strongly encouraged to contact their libraries to request they subscribe to the VZJ. There is a subscription request form provided on the VZJ website at http://vzj.scijournals.org/.

2) UPCOMING MEETINGS OF INTEREST (arranged by meeting date)

A) Chapman Conference on The Science and Technology of Carbon Sequestration (Bahia Resort Hotel, San Diego, CA, USA, 16 - 20 January 2005). The goal of this conference is to bring together scientists, engineers, and others who study long-term natural and deliberate sequestration of carbon. A particular focus will be methods and prospects for verification and assessment of sinks for anthropogenic carbon dioxide (CO2). For further information please visit: http://www.agu.org/meetings/cc05acall.html

B) European Geosciences Union General Assembly (Vienna, Austria, 24 - 29 April 2005).
The scientific program of the General Assembly includes Union Symposia, Oral and Poster Sessions on disciplinary and interdisciplinary topics covering the full spectrum of the geosciences and the space and planetary sciences, Short Courses and Workshops, Key Note and Medal Lectures and Town hall and Splinter Meetings. For further information please visit: http://www.copernicus.org/EGU/ga/egu05/

C) Third Biot Conference on Poromechanics (University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma, USA, May 24-27, 2005). This conference will serve as an international forum to exchange information on the latest advances in the mechanics of porous materials and their application to a broad range of disciplines, including geomechanics, biomechanics, geophysics, materials science, composite materials, acoustics, and civil, chemical, environmental, mechanical, and petroleum engineering, etc. The approaches include analytical, computational, and experimental. The scales range from nano, micro and macro to field scales. For further information please visit: http://www.pmi.ou.edu/Biot2005.htm

D) International Conference on Human Impacts on Soil Quality Attributes in Arid and Semiarid Regions (Isfahan-Iran, 12-16 September 2005). On behalf of the Department of Soil Science, Isfahan University of Technology, we extend a warm invitation to all interested individuals to attend HISQA. The conference will provide a forum for researchers and practitioners in the field to discuss state-of-the-art issues, their latest findings, and the developments affecting soil degradation and restoration due to human impacts. The conference will include presentations by national and international scholars, and will provide an excellent opportunity for networking with colleagues in related fields. A number of leading international speakers will review and discuss current issues within the broad area of soil management for sustainable agriculture. A mid-conference field trip will provide an opportunity for the delegates to view a variety of soil profiles and arid region landscapes. For further information please visit:
http://www.iut.ac.ir/cesoil/

3) NEW JOB ANNOUNCEMENTS

To review all announcements from the last six months please visit: http://soils.ag.uidaho.edu/tuller/s-1/jobs.htm

A) M.S. / Ph.D. Graduate Research Assistantship (Posted: 12/14/2004). The Biosystems Engineering & Environmental Science Department at the University of Tennessee invites applications for a M.S. / Ph.D. graduate research assistant position in the area of environmental soil physics. Special emphasis will be on water and solute transport in soil. The position is open immediately and applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found. Highly motivated individuals with backgrounds in soil science, geology, environmental science/engineering, hydrology, or other closely related disciplines are encouraged to apply. Additional information regarding our department is located at http://bioengr.ag.utk.edu/. Submit letter of application, resume, university transcripts, and contact information of at least three references to: Dr. Jaehoon Lee; jhlee@utk.edu; Biosystems Engineering & Environmental Science; The University of Tennessee; 2506 E.J. Chapman Drive; Knoxville, TN 37996- 4531.

B) Professor in Soil and Water Engineering - Université catholique de Louvain, Belgium (Posted: 11/30/2004). The department of environmental sciences and land use planning of the faculty of bio-engineering, agronomy and environment invites applications for a full time faculty position in soil and water engineering. The successful candidate will develop research in the area of applied hydrology, which will aim at integrating knowledge of the processes of the soil-crop-atmosphere system into soil and water engineering. Research will focus on the scale corresponding to the management unit (i.e. the water catchment, the irrigation perimeter, the hydraulic network) and be part of a multidisciplinary approach to sustainable land management. Particular attention will be given to the competences in environmental technology (hydro metrology, remote sensing). The candidate will teach courses in the field of hydrology, applied hydraulics, integrated water management and environmental engineering. Details of the application procedure are at http://www.crct.ucl.ac.be/vacancies.html and of the faculty at www.agro.ucl.ac.be.

C) Post Doctoral Researcher in Environmental Engineering - Oregon State University (Posted: 11/30/2004). The focus of this position will be basic research on flow and transport in highly heterogeneous porous media and will include (1) developing new theory for describing mass transport in such systems, (2) assisting in developing and executing laboratory experiments in three dimensional heterogeneous media, and (3) analysis of data using numerical and theoretical methods. This is a full-time, 12-month fixed-term position with renewal at the discretion of the supervisor. Annual full-time salary range is $42,000 $48,200/yr. Applicants must (1) hold a Ph.D. in Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a related field; (2) Must have experience conducting mathematical and numerical research work related to flow and transport in heterogeneous porous media; (3) Must be familiar with methods for upscaling transport equations in heterogeneous media; and (4) Must be able to program in Matlab, and/or FORTRAN, and/or C++, and have experience with the UNIX or Linux operating systems. Preferred qualifications include a demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity. For full consideration, apply by 01/15/2004. To apply, send a letter application containing a statement of scientific interests; curriculum vitae; and the names, addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three references via e-mail to Dr. Brian Wood (brian.wood@orst.edu). Alternatively, applications can be sent by mail to Brian Wood, Environmental Engineering, 202 Apperson Hall, Oregon State University, 97331. See full position announcement at http://oregonstate.edu/admin/hr/jobs/UNumber.html, position 008-462. OSU is an AA/EOE, and has a policy of being responsive to dual-career needs.

D) Assistant Professor - Plant, Soil, and Water Relationships (Posted: 11/22/2004). NMSU Agricultural Science Center, Clovis, New Mexico. Assistant Professor, 12 month, tenure track, full-time position, initial appointment, 70% Research, 30% Extension. Salary commensurate with education and experience. Ph.D. required in Agronomy, Soil Science or related agricultural field with emphasis in water stress physiology or plant-soil-water relationships. Position located in Clovis, New Mexico at the Agricultural Science Center. Must have experience in crop production with limited water availability and the effect of water stress on crops adapted to a semi-arid environment. Reply to Rex Kirksey, NMSU Agricultural Science Center, Clovis, 2346 State Road 288, Clovis, NM 88101. Telephone 505-985-2292. Email: rkirksey@nmsu.edu. Review of letter of application, including resume or vita, unofficial transcripts, names, addresses and phone numbers of three (3) references will begin January 31, 2005 and continue until position is filled. NMSU is an EEO/AA employer. For further information see NMSU website: www.nmsu.edu/~personel/postings/

E) MS/PhD Assistantship - Environmental Science/Physics (Posted: 11/14/2004). Field, lab, and/or modeling studies on environmental fate and transport of pesticides/fumigants. Background desired: individuals with experience or strong interest in solute (gas) transport in porous media, skills in computer programs, pesticide dissipation studies, knowledge and/or willingness to conduct lab or field experiments. To apply, send resume with a cover letter, one-page thesis interest, and contacts of three references to Dr. Dong Wang, Department of Soil, Water, and Climate, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, 1991 Upper Buford Circle, St. Paul, MN 55108. wangd@umn.edu. The position will remain open until filled.

F) Soil Scientist - Florida (Posted: 11/10/2004). BCI Engineers & Scientists, Inc. has an opening for a Soil Scientist in our office located at St. John's River Water Management District in Palatka, FL. Previous exp. with soil evaluations based on taxonomic & hydric characteristics, seasonal high water determinations, wetland delineation, soils interpretation, classification and mapping. Familiarity with FL wetland regulations needed. Candidate will need to be able to train staff in soil analysis and wetland delineation, review petitions for binding wetland determinations and provide expert testimony in support of administrative hearings and legal proceedings. Min. B.S. degree and two years experience with any advance degree equaling one year of experience. Insurable drivers license required. Mail, fax or email resume with salary requirements to Human Resources, PO Box 5467, Lakeland, FL 33807-5467, fax: 863-667-2662, email: humanresources@bcieng.com. No phone calls please. EOE/DFWP

G) Assistant Professor in Soil Physics - West Virginia (Posted: 11/08/2004). Tenure-track 9-month position. The Division of Plant and Soil Sciences at West Virginia University is seeking candidates to fill a faculty position in applied soil physics. Will be expected to teach and develop undergraduate/graduate courses in soil physics, develop an externally funded research program at the cutting edge of applied soil physics and establish a graduate program that is attractive to M.S. and Ph.D. students. Must have a Ph.D. in soil science or a closely related discipline and an established record of research productivity in soil physics. Qualified applicants should submit an application letter with specific information about disciplinary focus, professional activities and other information relevant to meeting the position qualifications, curriculum vitae, transcripts, three letters of reference, and sample publications to: Dr. Barton Baker, Director Division of Plant and Soil Sciences, West Virginia University, PO Box 6108, Morgantown, WV 26506-6108. Phone: (304) 293-4817; FAX (304) 293-2960. Electronic applications will not be accepted. Applications will be accepted until January 15, 2005 or until position is filled. The anticipated starting date is July 1, but no later than August 16, 2005. WVU is committed to widening its faculty diversity. Women and minorities and those with disabilities are encouraged to apply. EOAAE

H) Assistant Professor in Soil & Water Quality - University of Florida (Posted: 11/08/2004).
This a 12-month tenure track position, 60% research, 40% extension at the University of Florida, Everglades Research and Education Center, IFAS, Belle Glade. Tenure will accrue in the UF/ Soil and Water Science Department. Emphasis will be on the fate of nutrients in soil and the implications of various watershed management strategies on soil and water quality. Priority research areas include Everglade's restoration, field-scale nutrient fate experiments, development of soil and water quality indicators, and other concerns attendant to land and water use in southern Florida. Extension programs will center on resource use and water quality issues relevant to county extension programs. The candidate is expected to publish in refereed journals, produce extension instructional materials, obtain extramural funding, an advise and supervise graduate students. The candidate must have earned a doctorate in soil and water science or closely related discipline and posses a strong understanding of basic processes in soils and nutrient management. Interested persons must submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, official college transcripts (directly form institutions to the address below), and four letters of reference to the Search and Screen Chair. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Position open to 1 February 2005. The University of Florida, an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer, is building a culturally diverse faculty and is actively seeking applications from women and minority candidates. Send application materials and inquiries to refer to position No. 918050, Dr. Ken Pernezny, Search and Screen Chair, Everglades Research and Education Center, 3200 E. Palm Beach Rd., Belle Glade, FL 33430, Phone: 561-993-1599, Fax: 561-993-1582, Email: KLP@ifas.ufl.edu

I) Assistant/Associate Professor in Soil & Water Conservation - Hawaii (Posted: 11/08/2004). The Soil & Water Conservation (Integrated Coastal Watershed Management) UHM College of Trop Agr & Human Res (CTAHR), (Manoa), Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Management (NREM) invites applications for a tenure track, 9 month appointment, to begin August 1, 2005, pending position clearance (No. 83770). Duties: Teach two undergraduate courses and a graduate course in subjects of expertise. Advise undergraduate and graduate students. Conduct research on the processes and causes of degradation in Hawaii's and similar small volcanic island's watersheds, with special focus on impacts of rapid changes in land use. Minimum Qualifications for Assistant Professor: Ph.D. in an academic field emphasizing natural resource management and conservation (especially soil and water conservation), such as soil science, natural resources, environmental science, ecology, hydrology, forestry, geography, oceanography, coastal engineering, or geosciences. Academic preparation through formal course work and earned credits and/or professional experience consistent with the subject areas of instruction and research stated above. Excellent communication skills and ability to work within teams and with sister agencies to address stated duties. Minimum Qualifications for Associate Professor: Same as for Assistant Professor plus at least four years of full-time college or university teaching and research at the assistant rank or equivalent; documented record of scholarly achievement and standing commensurate with this rank in comparison with peers at major research universities; solid record of publication in reputable national and international journals, and demonstrated ability to attract extramural grants in support of scholarly activities. To apply: Write an application letter attaching a statement of your teaching and research interests and philosophy, your detailed curriculum vitae, an official complete set of university academic transcripts, and a list of three (3) references with complete contact details to: Dr. Samir A. El-Swaify, Chair, NREM, CTAHR, UHM, 1910 East-West Road, Honolulu, HI 96822. For additional details, especially desirable qualifications, see the complete position description at: www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/ctahr2001/Faculty/JobVacancies/. Closing date: Continuous recruitment. Review of applications will begin on Nov. 19, 2004 and will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries: Dr. El-Swaify 808-956-8708; email: nrem@ctahr.hawaii.edu.

J) Ph.D. Graduate Research Assistantship - Soil & Environmental Physics (Posted: 10/10/2004). The Soil & Environmental Physics Group at the University of Idaho (http://soils.ag.uidaho.edu/tuller/) invites applications for a full-time Ph.D. Graduate Research Assistant position. We seek a highly motivated student with excellent mathematical, computational, and technical background for theoretical and experimental work on pore space evolution and hydraulic properties of swelling porous media. We offer a competitive scholarship, paid tuition, and medical insurance. The application, including application letter, university transcripts, and three letters of recommendation should be sent to Dr. Markus Tuller, Soil & Land Resources Division, University of Idaho, Ag Sci. Bldg. 113, Moscow, ID 83844-2339, USA (Phone: 208-885-7012; Fax: 208-885-7760; Email: mtuller@uidaho.edu).

APPENDICES

A) S-1 Contacts
Chair (05): Gerard Kluitenberg gjk@ksu.edu
Chair-Elect (06): Jon Wraith jwraith@montana.edu
ASA and SSSA Board Representative (03-06) Glenn Wilson: gvwilson@ars.usda.gov
SSSA Journal S-1 Technical Editor: Sally Logsdon logsdon@nstl.gov
Vadose Zone Journal (VZJ) Editor: Rien van Genuchten RVANG@ussl.ars.usda.gov

B) S-1 Working Groups and Committees
S-1 Program 2005 ASA-SSSA Meeting (Salt Lake City, UT, Nov. 6 - 10): Gerard Kluitenberg
S-1 Early Career Award: Per Moldrup (Chair), Ty Ferre, Glendon Gee, and David Radcliffe.