Assistant Professor of Geosciences (Geology and Neotectonics)

The University of Alaska Fairbanks Department of Geosciences and Geophysical Institute are searching for a new tenure-track Assistant Professor to fill a role broadly in active tectonics with potential emphasis in structural geology, neotectonics, tectonic geomorphology, and/or brittle fault mechanics. The new hire will be a part of the Tectonics and Sedimentation Group at the Geophysical Institute. Teaching duties will include Structural Geology and other courses within the successful applicant’s specialty, as well as rotation into introductory courses as needed. As America’s Arctic University located within the Northern Cordillera, the University of Alaska Fairbanks offers excellent accessibility to a broad range of research interests and potential collaborations.

The new hire will split time between teaching and research, with 50% of time dedicated toward teaching and service (6-8 credit hours per 9-month academic period) and 50% toward research at the Geophysical Institute. The University of Alaska Fairbanks and Geophysical Institute host numerous focused research groups, including the Alaska Volcano Observatory (AVO), Alaska Earthquake Center, Tectonics and Sedimentation, Geophysics, geo/thermochronology, and remote sensing. In addition, private (industry) and public (state and federal) entities both have ongoing research efforts throughout Alaska. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to build cross-disciplinary and collaborative research program. The Department of Geosciences is a growing department with strong focus on traditional geology curriculum in addition to the emerging Earth System Science graduate program. Participation in the Department's cap-stone field camp, located in the remote Talkeetna Mountains, is encouraged.

To thrive in this role, the successful candidate must have a demonstrated history of research evidenced by peer-reviewed publications and teaching experience commensurate with their current position. Commitment and experience working with a diverse student population is favorable. Experience with proposal writing and grant management is preferred. A demonstrated ability to collaborate with other scientists in similar or complementary fields is desired.

Minimum Qualifications:
A PhD in Geosciences or a related field is required. Teaching and grant-writing experience is highly desirable, but not required.

Position Details:
This position is located on the Troth Yeddha’ campus in Fairbanks, AK. This is a full-time, 9-month base appointment, FLSA exempt 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.

This position is open until filled, however a 1st review of applications will occur on January 6, 2025. To ensure consideration, make sure all required documents listed below are submitted prior to 11:59 pm AKST, January 5, 2025.

Required documentation:
-Cover Letter
-Curriculum Vitae
-Teaching philosophy, experience and interests (1-2 pages) & Research statement including experience, research agenda and how your research will be relevant to Alaska (1-2 pages) **combine and upload these as a single document**
-Statement of commitment to and/or experience with improving diversity, equity and inclusion in science (1 page) (upload as a supporting document)
-Please make sure the 3 references listed on the application are professional and work related, preferably current or past supervisors.

Finalists invited to on-campus interview/visits will be required to give a teaching presentation and a research presentation (if applicable) during their visit. Feedback from faculty, staff and students will be considered. 

The Department of Geosciences is composed of numerous faculty, many of which have a research appointment with the Geophysical Institute, supporting BSc, MSc, and PhD degrees in Geosciences, Geophysics, and Sedimentology. Analytical facilities include 1) the Advanced Instrumentation Laboratory (AIL) that hosts EPMA, SEM, FTIR, and XRF, 2) Geochronology Lab containing a new Isotopx NGX noble gas mass spectrometer and associated mineral separations facility, 3) the economic geology lab with a fluid inclusion microscope, and 4) the Palynology lab. Fairbanks, AK is located in the remote and scenic Tanana River valley and is the northernmost University campus in the U.S. In addition, Alaska is a large state with significant critical mineral and oil/gas industry interest. Due to its geographic location, the University of Alaska Fairbanks is ideal for developing a strong Structural geology program with numerous avenues for research. Regular viewing of the northern lights is easy and endless trails for exploration are accessible year-round. UAF is a federally designated Alaska Native Serving Institution. It is embedded in the Fairbanks community, which is made up of 65% White, 10% Black American, 10% Native American or Alaska Native, 9% Hispanic or Latino, about 5% Asian, and 0.8% Pacific Islanders. UAF is participating in the URGE (Unlearning Racism in the Geosciences) effort; go here for details. Please check out the UAF DEI webpage for burgeoning efforts on campus.

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☎️ If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Sheri Hall, CNSM HR Manager, at sahall5@alaska.edu or (907) 474-6714.

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

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.

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