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GEOSCIENCE JOBS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Bookmark the Geoscience Job Board at research programs as well as state-of-the-art build a strong field-oriented research program.
www.geosociety.org/jobs for up-to-the- analytical facilities spanning a broad spectrum Areas of focus could include but are not limited
minute job postings. Job Board ads may also of Earth Science disciplines. to landscape evolution and dynamics, fluvial
appear in a corresponding monthly print issue Applicants must: Have a Ph.D. in the geosci- and watershed processes, or cryosphere geo-
of GSA Today. Send inquiries to advertising@ ences or a related field at the time of appoint- morphic processes. Contributions to interdis-
geosociety.org, or call +1-800-427-1988 ext. ment; Have a track record of peer-reviewed ciplinary research and teaching in areas such
1053 or +1-303-357-1053. publications as geologic hazards, field geology, environ-
Applicants must submit: mental sustainability, or preparation for the
• A cover letter professional workforce are desirable.
• A curriculum vitae Position 2: Assistant Professor in Earth and
POSITIONS OPEN • Statements (up to two pages each) on Planetary Surface Processes. We seek appli-
• Research interests, experiences, and future cants in Earth and planetary surface processes,
directions broadly defined. Areas of focus could include but
Sedimentology, Stratigraphy, • Teaching interests, experiences, and future are not limited to weathering and soil-forming
and Earth-Surface Processes, directions processes, biogeochemical cycling, and land-
University of Minnesota, Twin • Experience with and plans to advance diver- scape evolution on Earth and/or other planets.
Cities sity, equity, and inclusion Contributions to interdisciplinary research and
ABOUT THE JOB. The Department of Earth • Names and contact information (email, phone) teaching in areas such as planetary sciences,
& Environmental Sciences at the University of of three references. remote sensing, geobiology, or critical zone
Minnesota–Twin Cities invites applications for These materials must be submitted online research are desirable.
a tenure-track faculty position in sedimentol- through Interfolio: apply.interfolio.com/115843. All University of Washington faculty engage
ogy, stratigraphy, and/or Earth-surface pro- The research statement will be evaluated in teaching, research, and service. Successful
cesses. This search is broad, encompassing on past accomplishments and the potential candidates will be expected to build vibrant
the deep-time sedimentary record to modern- of future plans for impactful or transformative and externally funded research programs that
day processes and deposits; the full range of contributions. The teaching statement should contribute to science of global significance.
field, laboratory, theoretical, and computa- include information on educational and men- For both positions, we value the ability to
tional approaches; and the marine realm to the toring philosophy, pedagogical approach(es), quantify processes and make observational
terrestrial surface and cryosphere. We seek to past experience, and proposed courses to or theoretical advances specific to the surface
fill this position at the assistant professor level, teach and/or develop. The DEI statement should and near-surface environment. The success-
though higher ranks may be considered for encompass past and anticipated actions to ful candidates will teach within the core Earth
exceptional candidates. advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in the sciences curriculum at both the undergradu-
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT. The Depart- earth and environmental sciences alongside ate and graduate levels and will demonstrate
ment of Earth & Environmental Sciences is an understanding of the role and significance a commitment to working collaboratively with
part of the College of Science & Engineering. of this work. Expectations for the extent of past other faculty and to mentoring students from
It hosts diverse research programs and state- experience in each category will be based on a wide range of disciplines, cultures, and aca-
of-the-art facilities within the recently reno- the applicant’s career stage. demic backgrounds.
vated Tate Hall. In addition to the department, Appointment may begin as early as Fall The successful candidates will join a dynamic
the School of Earth & Environmental Sciences Semester 2023. Review of applications will interdisciplinary department, including seven
encompasses the Continental Scientific Drill- begin on January 2, 2023, and continue until new faculty hires in the past four years. The
ing (CSD) Facility, the Institute for Rock Magne- the position is filled. For further information or Department of Earth and Space Sciences
tism (IRM), the Polar Geospatial Center (PGC), questions, please contact search-committee includes 35 research and teaching faculty, 90
and the Minnesota Geological Survey (MGS). chair Andrew Wickert (awickert@umn.edu). graduate students, and 200 undergraduate
Further information about the department may The University of Minnesota values a diverse majors. Opportunities for interdisciplinary col-
be found online at https://cse.umn.edu/esci. faculty, which fosters a richness of perspec- laboration exist within the department, as well
Additional centers and strengths at the Uni- tives and an inclusive environment, and whose as with other units at UW, including the Schools
versity of Minnesota include the Saint Anthony members serve as role models for the next of Oceanography, Aquatic and Fisheries Sci-
generation of geoscientists and the broad stu-
Falls Laboratory (SAFL), the Institute on the dent body engaging in our courses. The Uni- ences, and Environmental and Forest Sciences;
Environment (IonE), the Midwest Climate Adap- versity provides equal access to and opportu- the departments of Atmospheric Sciences and
tation Science Center (CASC), GEMS (Genom- nity in its programs, facilities, and employment Civil and Environmental Engineering; the pro-
ics Environment Management Socio-Economic) without regard to race, color, creed, religion, grams in Astrobiology and Climate Change, the
Informatics, the Biotechnology Institute, and the national origin, gender, age, marital status, dis- Quaternary Research Center, the eSciences
Water Resources Center. Beyond these, the Uni- ability, public assistance status, veteran sta- Institute, Future Rivers program, GeoHazards
versity hosts strong programs across the Earth tus, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gen- institute, initiatives in subduction zone science,
and environmental sciences, ecology, forestry, der expression. and with USGS geohazards researchers on
soils and agricultural sciences, fluid mechanics, campus.
and geography. The University of Washington is located in
Additional important information. Success- Assistant Professor in Earth and the Seattle metropolitan area and offers one
ful applicants are expected to contribute to a Planetary Surface Processes, of the most exceptional research and teaching
diverse research and teaching community by University of Washington environments in the United States. It serves a
developing a vigorous, internationally recog- The Department of Earth and Space Sci- diverse population of 80,000 students, faculty,
nized, and externally funded research program; ences, in the College of the Environment at the and staff, including 25% first-generation col-
through teaching courses at both undergradu- University of Washington, is soliciting applica- lege students, over 25% Pell Grant students,
ate and graduate levels; and through service tions for two permanent, full-time, 9-month, and faculty from over 70 countries. The Col-
including engagement in Diversity, Equity, and tenure-track assistant professors in Earth and lege of the Environment seeks to attract and
Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. The Department of planetary surface processes. promote a diverse workforce to maintain the
Earth & Environmental Sciences is part of the Position 1: Assistant Professor in Geomor- excellence of the University, and to offer stu-
College of Science & Engineering and houses phology. We seek a geomorphologist who will dents richly varied disciplines, perspectives

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