Assistant Professor of Geoscience

University of Wisconsin Madison
United States, Wisconsin, Madison
21 North Park Street (Show on map)
Nov 16, 2024
Job Summary: The Department of Geoscience (http://geoscience.wisc.edu) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison (http://www.wisc.edu/) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor whose research can address fundamental challenges that are broadly related to critical mineral resources. This position is part of the Wisconsin Research, Innovation and Scholarly Excellence (RISE) Initiative. RISE-EARTH, which stands for Environment: Adaptation, Resilience, Technology, and Humanity, will strengthen the university's ability to address challenges and opportunities related to the environment, translating discoveries into tangible benefits at home in Wisconsin and beyond the RISE-EARTH Initiative. We welcome applications from geoscientists with expertise in critical mineral resource formation, characterization, and/or recovery. This expertise could be in any of the processes involving the mobilization, concentration, or separation of critical minerals, or related topics positioned at the interface of Earth sciences, sustainability, and mineral resources. Competitive candidates could utilize a wide range of research methods, including but not limited to field-based research, geochemistry, geophysical and remote sensing, socioeconomic analysis, and/or geostatistical data-driven analysis and modeling. We welcome candidates who can contribute to environmental justice considerations of geological resource extraction and bridge existing strengths in our diverse research efforts in hydrogeology, biogeochemistry, geophysics, geochemistry, rock mechanics, sedimentary and structural geology, paleobiology, and paleoclimate. The successful candidate will also advance the educational mission of the College of Letters & Science, that values, prioritizes, and actualizes evidence-based and student-centered teaching and (undergraduate student) mentoring. They will contribute to an inclusive, fair, and equitable environment that fosters engagement and a sense of belonging for faculty, staff, students and members of the broader community. Responsibilities: The successful applicant will contribute to the research, teaching, and service mission of the Department of Geoscience and participate in interdisciplinary and collaborative efforts with other departments, schools and colleges. They will develop a vibrant, internationally recognized and externally funded research program. They will teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, mentor students, and participate in professional, public, and university service. They will participate in interdisciplinary and collaborative efforts with other departments, schools and colleges. The successful candidate, as a member of the College of Letters & Science, will proactively contribute to, support, and advance the college's commitment to equity among all aspects of their teaching, mentoring, research, and service. Institutional Statement on Diversity: Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals. The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world. For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion Education: Required PhD Applicants must have a Ph.D. in geoscience or a related field by the start of appointment. Qualifications: Candidates should demonstrate evidence of creativity and excellence in teaching and scholarly research. In addition, the successful candidate will demonstrate experience fostering or the ability to foster an inclusive and equity-centered teaching, learning, departmental, and research environment where all can thrive. Work Type: Full Time: 100% It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Appointment Type, Duration: Ongoing/Renewable Anticipated Begin Date: AUGUST 18, 2025 Salary: Negotiable ACADEMIC (9 months) Additional Information: This position is part of the Wisconsin Research, Innovation and Scholarly Excellence (RISE) Initiative. Through accelerated and strategic faculty hiring, research infrastructure enhancement, interdisciplinary collaboration, and increased student and educational opportunities, RISE addresses complex societal challenges of importance to the state, nation and world. Building on UW-Madison's strengths, RISE expands the University's successful track record of connecting with communities and industry on collaborative solutions. Over the next three academic years, UW-Madison will substantially increase current hiring levels, bringing 150 new RISE faculty to campus. Candidates hired through RISE will join a community of scholars working across disciplines, schools and colleges on research, teaching and outreach endeavors. The community will engage regularly in venues such as seminar series and colloquia to share ongoing projects and identify opportunities to work together. The University will support the community, facilitating access to research infrastructure, and funding to support broad and rich collaboration. UW-Madison is seeking a faculty candidate who will deepen our campus' interdisciplinary research collaboration in key areas of current and future research promise and approach their work in a manner that advances our commitment to inclusiveness and excellence in research and teaching. The College of Letters & Science is committed to creating an inclusive environment in which all of us - students, staff, and faculty - can thrive. Ours is a community in which we all are welcome. Most importantly, we strive to build a community in which all of us feel a great sense of belonging. There is no excellence without diversity in all its forms; diverse teams are more creative and successful than homogeneous ones. We are better when we are diverse and when we acknowledge, celebrate and honor our diversity. In acknowledging and honoring our diversity, we also assume a responsibility to support and stand up for each other. For more information about working and living in our community, please consult the following web sites: About UW-Madison: https://www.wisc.edu/about/ Dual Career Assistance Program: https://facstaff.provost.wisc.edu/dual-career-couple-assistance-program/ Benefits: https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/ Further information regarding RISE can be found at: https://rise.wisc.edu/ How to Apply: The position announcement can be found at jobs.wisc.edu (306576-FA). Please click on the "Apply Now" button to start the application process. Applicants should submit a single PDF-format document that includes: (1) a cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) the names and contact information (email address and phone numbers) for three references, and (4) statements discussing: (a) research and (b) teaching, respectively. Item (4) should not exceed six pages in total. These materials must be submitted as a single document online at: http://jobs.wisc.edu. References will not be contacted without notice. Please note that applicants will be evaluated based upon submitted application materials and therefore should speak to and include evidence of their qualifications. Application materials must clearly demonstrate the applicant's dedication to excellence in student-centered teaching and mentoring. Additionally, materials should showcase the applicant's ability to purposefully plan their teaching practices, evidenced through goals, action plans, reflection, and related documentation. This portion of the application materials must be created by the applicant and may include supporting letters. It cannot be only in the form of letters and testimony by others. The deadline for ensuring full consideration is December 16, 2024, although the position will remain open and applications may be considered until the position is filled. Employment will require an institutional reference check regarding any misconduct. To be considered, applicants must upload a signed 'Authorization to Release Information' form as part of the application. The authorization form and a definition of 'misconduct' can be found here: https://hr.wisc.edu/institutional-reference-check/ Contact: Michael Cardiff cardiff@wisc.edu 608-262-2361 Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. Official Title: Assistant Professor(FA040) Department(s): A48-COL OF LETTERS & SCIENCE/GEOSCIENCE/GEOSCIENCE Employment Class: Faculty Job Number: 306576-FA The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, click here If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/ Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment. 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