1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 From: Alan Whittington <alan.whittington@xxxxxxxx> The Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences in the College of Sciences at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) invites applications for TWO tenure-track positions at the Assistant Professor rank starting in Fall 2023, in the broadly defined area of Earth and Planetary System Science. The successful candidatesâ?? research will complement and expand upon one or more areas of departmental expertise in water cycle science, geomorphology, geoinformatics, geology and geophysics, volcanology, sedimentology and stratigraphy, paleoenvironmental reconstruction, polar and climate sciences. *Assistant Professor â?? Planetary Systems Modeling*. We seek candidates who apply geospatial data (in situ, remote sensing, experimental, numerical simulations) and system modeling approaches to answer fundamental scientific questions related to the evolution and coupling of lithosphere, hydrosphere, cryosphere, biosphere and atmosphere, in the Earth and Planetary systems. This position will provide research leadership in this emerging area that has broad scope for cross-disciplinary collaboration with faculty in this department or other departments and colleges. Research interests in associated sustainability issues will be valued. *Assistant Professor â?? Planetary Science*. Research areas of interest include, but are not limited to, astrobiology (e.g., extremophile behavior, origin and evolution of life on Earth, and the search for life in the Universe), astromineralogy (e.g., evolution of minerals, mineralogy of meteorites and other astromaterials), planetary surface processes (e.g., aeolian transport, impact cratering, space weathering, and volcanism), and planetary interiors (e.g. geophysical and geochemical modeling). Planetary analog site investigations, using field, experimental, and/or modeling approaches, are encouraged. Research interests on associated sustainability issues will be beneficial, for example microbiological applications in environmental science, remote sensing applied to mineral resource prospecting, or physical process modeling applied to geohazards. A Ph.D. degree in Planetary Science, Geoscience, or a related field that aligns with our department research and teaching agenda, is required. Successful applicants should have a demonstrated potential to conduct independent research funded by competitive grants, to direct graduate student research at the M.S. and Ph.D. levels, and effectively teach across the curriculum at the graduate and undergraduate levels. The successful candidates should demonstrate their ability to work collegially with faculty and students from diverse cultural backgrounds and support the Universityâ??s commitment as an R1, urban serving, Hispanic thriving discovery enterprise deeply committed to student success and academic excellence including growing doctoral education. Competitive recruitment packages, state-of-the-art research facilities, and modern laboratory space are available. Application instructions are available at https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.utsa.edu/sciences/earth-planetary-sciences/__;!!IKRxdwAv5BmarQ!ftx6OHXmD-a0U-NdW_FDT4Nqt9AXKQUZRfKTcYiq59TX7qkyQTHf86gW2objQCP9KMk2nchjuyVIjimb$ <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.utsa.edu/sciences/earth-planetary-sciences/__;!!IKRxdwAv5BmarQ!efIbGFCA9EDpLYDi1YPm4mGQFtDjnMYsmMwfis7gOgoFe7UUTsDba7n7FJw53mbSGNaDoUzRvn5Gc1Dm7fTcwRy3lKk$> If candidates wish to apply to both positions, they should submit separate applications. Review of applications for both positions will begin on *November 1, 2022* and continue until filled. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. Applicants selected for interviews must show proof that they will be eligible and qualified to work in the United States by the time of hire. As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. UTSA campuses are accessible to persons with disabilities. If you are attending GSA in Denver, please stop by the UTSA booth! 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 ------------------------------
