• Job Description

  Req#: 5395

  Overview

  The Department of Geosciences at Utah State University (USU), Logan, invites applications for an academic-year (9-month), tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Solid Earth Geohazards, anticipated to begin August 2023. Qualified applicants may be considered at the Associate level. We seek candidates who conduct innovative, interdisciplinary, and quantitative investigation of Earth processes that contribute to geologic hazards. Disciplinary expertise may include but is not limited to neotectonics, paleoseismology, geodesy, structural geology and lithospheric deformation, and subduction-zone geohazards.

  Responsibilities

  The position involves academic research (50%), teaching (40%) graduate and undergraduate courses, advising/mentoring graduate and undergraduate students, and service (10%) to the academic community. Successful candidates will complement our department’s current strengths and demonstrate outstanding potential for excellence in research and scholarly leadership through development of a dynamic, externally funded research program. Candidates are expected to contribute to our core undergraduate and graduate curriculum. We are especially interested in candidates committed to mentoring and advancing diverse and inclusive graduate and undergraduate research programs. The successful candidate may join faculty members in USU’s College of Science JEDI STEM Collaboratory to enhance Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in STEM fields.

  Qualifications

  Minimum qualifications:

  By the start date, candidates must have a Ph.D. in Geosciences, Geophysics, Geology, or a closely related field.

  Evidence of established or emerging research streams with publication and funding potential.

  Preferred qualifications:

  Postdoctoral experience strongly preferred.

  Record of success or potential in teaching and mentoring.

  Evidence of ability to contribute to diversity, equity and inclusivity among geoscience communities.

  Minimum and preferred qualifications for the Associate Professor rank include those listed for the research Assistant Professor level as well as:

  A consistent and strong record of research funding over a period of at least five to seven years.

  A consistent and strong record of peer-reviewed publications and other research products over a period of at least five to seven years.

  Recognition as a national expert in their respective field by peer scientists.

  Required Documents

  Along with the online application, please attach:

  1) Curriculum Vitae to be uploaded under Resume/CV

  2) Cover letter

  3) Statement of research interests and vision

  4) Statement of teaching philosophy, experiences, and interests

  5) Statement of contributions and vision of approach toward diversity, equity, and inclusion

  6) One representative publication

  7) Names and contact information for three references

  #2-6 to be uploaded under Other Documents 1-10

  **Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

  Advertised Salary

  commensurate with experience and qualifications, plus excellent benefits

  ADA

  Employees typically work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes.

  College/Department Highlights

  The Department of Geosciences is a vibrant and growing Earth science program with 15 faculty and four lecturers that hosts postdoctoral researchers and visiting scientists (://geo.usu.edu/). The department offers dissertation/thesis-based PhD and MSc degrees, as well as a professional Master’s option. Research resources include a new rock deformation and fault mechanics lab; laboratories for luminescence dating, light stable isotope, ICP-MS, and X-ray analyses; a microscopy lab with a Raman spectrometer, petrographic and stereoscopes; mineral separation facilities; a field-emission scanning electron microscope, and a new microCT scanner.

  Earth science research at USU is enhanced by collaborative opportunities with other USU departments and research centers, including the departments of Civil and Environmental Engineering; Watershed Sciences; Plants, Soils, and Climate; the Ecology Center; and the Utah Climate Center.

  University Highlights

  Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant and space-grant university, with a strong commitment to excellence, access, and inclusion. USU serves approximately 27,500 students throughout the state at three residential campuses, eight statewide campuses, and 23 education centers. USU Online has served students from all 50 states and 55 countries for over 25 years, and USU Extension provides outreach and service to all counties in Utah.

  As a land-grant university, USU engages communities and empowers people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact. As an R1 research institution, USU provides a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price. Washington Monthly has consistently ranked USU in the top 10 among public universities for contribution to social mobility, research, and public service.

  Utah State is committed to cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community where different perspectives, values, cultures, and identities are acknowledged, welcomed, and valued. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Learn more about USU.

  The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu.

  About the Region

  U.S. News and World Report ranked Utah first for its strong economy, fiscal stability, education, and health care. Outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities abound throughout the state, including five national parks, 43 state parks and recreation areas, and 15 alpine ski resorts. The home of USU’s main campus, Logan, is a city of 54,000-plus people in a picturesque mountain valley 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. The Logan metro area claimed the top spot in the Milken Institute’s 2022 ranking for best-performing small cities in the nation.

  * updated 7/2023

• About the company

  Utah State University is a public land-grant research university in Logan, Utah.

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