new faculty position in solid earth and mineral science
From: John Goodge <jgoodge@xxxxxxxxx>
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Please note the following announcement about a new faculty position in mineralogy/mineral science at the University of Minnesota, Duluth. Please share this announcement with anyone who might be interested.
Faculty Position in Solid Earth Science
The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Minnesota Duluth invites applications for a tenure-track appointment to begin August of 2015. We seek a broadly-based earth scientist who will complement our existing teaching and research strengths in crustal geology, resources, surficial processes, sedimentology, paleoclimatology, hydrogeology, planetary geology, and geophysics. Fields of expertise may include, but are not limited to, mineral science, petrology, economic geology, fluid-rock interactions, geodynamics, tectonics, and early Earth history.
This is a tenure-track faculty position with responsibility for teaching, research and service to the University. Appointment at the Assistant Professor level is preferred, but applicants with appropriate qualifications may be considered at the Associate Professor level.
Essential qualifications for the position are: 1) completion of a PhD in earth science by July 1, 2015, from a regionally-accredited university or equivalent program; 2) expertise in mineral science, which may include mineralogy, petrologic applications of mineralogy, geochemistry, economic geology, or mineral physics; 3) potential for acquiring external research funding; 4) an established or emerging research publication record; 5) experience in teaching, which may include teaching assistantships; and 6) excellent written communication skills. Essential qualifications for an appointment as Associate Professor also include teaching, scholarship, and leadership commensurate with department expectations for promotion to Associate Professor. Preferred qualifications for all candidates include an interest in interdisciplinary research, collaboration with individuals of diverse backgrounds, and in attracting undergraduate and graduate students who traditionally are underrepresented in the geosciences; and demonstrated excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills. Currently, our faculty teach three courses per year. The successful candidate will teach a core geology majors' course in Mineralogy, including optical mineralogy, plus other introductory- to graduate-level courses each year. The candidate will also be expected to develop an externally funded research program that involves both undergraduate and graduate students, and to provide service to the profession, campus, and greater community.
We offer BA and BS degrees in geological and environmental science, the MS degree in geology, and the PhD degree in earth sciences in cooperation with the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities campus. Detailed information about our undergraduate and graduate programs is available at www.d.umn.edu/dees/index.html. Opportunities exist to develop research collaborations with other faculty and researchers, and with the robust resource or environmental industries in the region, including a new University of Minnesota MnDRIVE initiative in sustainable mining at UMD (see http://mndrive.umn.edu and http://www.d.umn.edu/scse/initiatives).
Complete on-line applications must include: 1) a cover letter; 2) a curriculum vitae; 3) a statement of teaching interests (Additional Document 1); 4) a statement of research interests that includes a plan for external funding (Additional Document 2); and 5) names of at least three references. A complete application must be submitted online via the following website: http://employment.umn.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=125390.
Duluth is a vibrant small city with exceptional outdoor, recreational and cultural opportunities. The University of Minnesota is an equal-opportunity educator and employer, and we encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be made for any part of the application and hiring process by contacting the University of Minnesota Disability Specialist at 612-624-4037. Smoking is prohibited on all UMD property, including indoor facilities, campus ground, and University vehicles.
Formal review of applications will begin on January 5, 2015 and applications must be received by February 1, 2015, to be considered. We will be conducting initial interviews by telephone/videoconference in February, and we will plan to conduct campus interviews in March and April. For further information regarding this position, please contact Prof. John Goodge, Chair of the Earth Science Faculty Search Committee.Volcano Listserv is a collaborative venture among Arizona State University (ASU), Portland State University (PSU), the Global Volcanism Program (GVP) of the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Natural History, and the International Association for Volcanology and Chemistry of the Earth's Interior (IAVCEI).
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