Position Details
Position Information
| Recruitment/Posting Title |
Assistant Professor of Earth and Planetary Sciences at Rutgers University |
| Department |
SAS - Earth & Planetary Sciences |
| Salary |
Commensurate With Experience |
| Posting Summary |
The Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, America's eighth oldest institution of higher learning and New Jersey's premier public research university, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor. Higher rank appointments (such as Associate or Full Professors) will also be considered under exceptional circumstances.
We seek candidates in all areas of Earth and planetary sciences with emphasis in Geophysics/Geodynamics. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching undergraduate/graduate courses in Earth sciences. We particularly welcome applications from candidates committed to promotion of equity and inclusion through their research, teaching, and/or service and to mentorship within one of the most diverse university communities in the country. We are open to candidates who have had non-traditional career paths, taken time off for family reasons, or achieved excellence in careers outside academia.
Rutgers
EPS has a strong tradition of cross-disciplinary research and of institutions that support collaborative work across departments, such as Physics & Astronomy and the Rutgers Climate and Energy Institute.
This position requires a Ph.D. in Earth Sciences, Planetary Sciences, or a related field.
The position will remain open until filled, but review of applications will begin December 1, 2024, with an anticipated start date of September 1, 2025. Additional information about the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences and Rutgers University can be found at
https://eps.rutgers.edu/ .
For additional information about the position, please contact Dr. James Wright (jdwright@eps.rutgers.edu), Chair.
Details on the application procedure are found at: |
| Position Status |
Full Time |
| Posting Number |
24FA1053 |
| Posting Open Date |
10/03/2024 |
| Posting Close Date |
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Qualifications
| Minimum Education and Experience |
A PhD by September 1, 2024, in a discipline related to Earth and planetary sciences. |
| Certifications/Licenses |
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| Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities |
Desired qualifications: A strong record of scholarship in Earth and planetary sciences or a related discipline; teaching experience in a college or university setting; demonstrated experience promoting equity and inclusion; capacity to secure external research funding; experience mentoring graduate students or preparedness to begin such responsibilities. |
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| Physical Demands and Work Environment |
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| Overview |
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| Statement |
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, military status or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. |
Posting Details
| Special Instructions to Applicants |
Applicants should provide a cover letter, CV, contact information for 3-5 references,
DEI Statement, a statement of research interests and how they would align with or complement existing research at Rutgers (3 page maximum), a statement of teaching interests and philosophy (2 page maximum), and a statement discussing past experiences and plans for promoting equity and inclusion in diverse environments through research, teaching, mentoring and/or service (2 page maximum).
For additional information about the position, please contact Dr. James Wright (jdwright@eps.rutgers.edu) Chair |
| Quick Link to Posting |
https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/237059 |
| Campus |
Rutgers University-New Brunswick |
| Home Location Campus |
Rutgers University - New Brunswick |
| City |
Piscataway |
| State |
NJ |
| Location Details |
Busch (RU-New Brunswick)
Department of Earth & Planetary Sciences
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Wright-Rieman Laboratories
610 Taylor Road, Room 142
Piscataway, NJ 08854-8066 |
Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination. Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement |
Rutgers University
Nov 07, 2024