Assistant Professor of Geology

The Department of Natural Sciences at the University of Alaska Southeast (UAS), in Juneau, invites applications for a 9-month tenure-track Assistant Professor of Geology. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Geology or a related field, preferably with an expertise in Earth surface processes and environmental geology. UAS is a small public undergraduate university; to thrive in this role the successful candidate must therefore have a strong interest and commitment to undergraduate-level teaching and mentorship. This position will teach key geology courses for the Program on the Environment, which includes degrees in Environmental Science, Environmental Resources, and Environmental Studies. The successful candidate will be expected to teach lower and upper division undergraduate courses in geology, including Earth resources, natural hazards, and geomorphology, and develop a robust externally-funded research program involving undergraduate students. Ability to work, think, and communicate across disciplinary boundaries is crucial.

UAS is located in the traditional territory of the Lingít, Haida, and Tsimshian peoples, a majestic array of islands, channels, fjords, coastal mountains, icefields, and glaciers. On our three campuses, students have opportunities for field study, research, creative production, and internships in the Tongass National Forest, in marine and freshwater environments, with local businesses, and within tribal, federal, and state governmental entities. The university is also proud to be the home of Alaska Native Studies, which includes the languages, culture, and art of the Indigenous Peoples of Southeast Alaska.

The Assistant Professor of Geology position is dedicated to fostering a safe, supportive, and open environment at UAS. We prioritize equitable access to resources and opportunities for all individuals to reach their full potential, recognizing the importance of cultural safety and belonging for present and future success.

UAS is a minority-serving institution with a diverse student body. We are seeking to build a culturally diverse faculty and staff and strongly encourage applications from women, underrepresented minorities, individuals with disabilities, and covered veterans. Applicants are encouraged to address how they have supported and plan to support diversity, equity, and inclusion in their cover letter, teaching statement, and/or research statement.

Minimum Qualifications:

A PhD in Geology or related field. Candidates with all but dissertation (ABD) at time of application may be considered with the requirement that the Ph.D. be awarded before starting in the position.

Position Details:

This position is located on the University of Alaska Southeast campus in Juneau. This is a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track faculty position complete with a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, paid holidays, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. New hires will be offered a competitive salary based on education and experience.

Interested applicants should submit their application online at Careers at the University of Alaska (UA): https://careers.alaska.edu. 

Applications will be accepted for review on January 13, 2025, to ensure consideration, please apply by 11:55 PM, Alaska Standard Time on DAY BEFORE REVIEW DATE January 12, 2025. Search and selection procedures will be closed when a sufficient and viable number of qualified candidates have been identified.

The following items are required at the time of application submission:

1. Cover letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Statement of your teaching philosophy
4. Statement of your research experience and future plans (upload as supporting document)
5. Copies of graduate and undergraduate transcripts *unofficial copies are acceptable at the time of application, official transcripts will be required from the successful candidate.
6. Names and contact information of three professional references

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☎️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Dr. Jason Amundson, Chair of the Search Committee, at jmamundson@alaska.edu. 

This position is represented by United Academics-AAUP/AFT (UNAC). https://unitedacademicsak.org/.

*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.  Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.

UA is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, educational institution and provider and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual: www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.

*Each university within the University of Alaska system publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus.  The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.  

Access to the reports is available at:

UAA: (Addresses Anchorage campus, Aviation Technology Complex, JBER - Elmendorf Extension, JBER - Richardson Extension, Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay campus, Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River campus, Kodiak College, Kodiak High School Extension, Matanuska-Susitna College, Prince William Sound College, and Prince William Sound College - Cordova Extension) Online: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/students/safety. Request a paper copy in person: UAA Police Department Office at Room 114 of Eugene Short Hall on the Anchorage campus / UAA Dean of Students Office at Room 122 of Rasmuson Hall on the Anchorage campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-786-1120 or police@uaa.alaska.edu / 907-786-1214 or uaa_deanofstudents@alaska.edu. 

UAF: (Addresses Fairbanks Campus, Bristol Bay Campus, Chukchi Campus, Community and Technical College, Kasitsna Bay Campus, Seward Marine Center, Tok Campus, Kuskokwim Campus, and Northwest Campus) Online: https://www.uaf.edu/orca/files/ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: UAF Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability on the 3rd Floor of Constitution Hall. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-474-7300 or uaf-orca@alaska.edu.

UAS: (Addresses the Juneau Auke Bay Campus, Juneau Technical Education Center, Sitka Campus, & Ketchikan Campus) Online: https://uas.alaska.edu/equity-and-compliance/docs/clery/UAS_ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: Hendrickson Building, Suite 202 on the Juneau campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-796-6371 or emailing uas.clery@alaska.edu.