Open Rank tenure track professorship in Earth and Planetary Materials

The Department of Earth
and Planetary Sciences (EPS) and the Institute of Meteoritics (IOM) at the
University of New Mexico invites applications for an Open Rank faculty position
in the field of Earth and Planetary Materials to begin in August 2025. This is
a full-time, Open Rank professorship focusing on the petrology or mineral
physics of the Earth and/or other planets. Applicants must have a PhD in Geoscience, Planetary Science, or a
related field by date of appointment. For best consideration, all application
materials must be received by December 16, 2024.

Ideally
the successful candidate's research will align well with a number exciting
current and future activities supported by NASA and NSF such as the Artemis
Program and Mars Exploration Program, as well as relevant activities outlined
in "Vision for NSF Earth Sciences 2020-2030: Earth in Time". The Department of
Earth and Planetary Sciences has a fulltime tenured/tenure track faculty of 13
and offers undergraduate degrees in Earth and Planetary Sciences and
Environmental Science, and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Earth and Planetary
Sciences. The Institute of Meteoritics, founded in 1944, was one of the first
institutions in the world devoted to the study of meteorites, and its
scientists carry out research on planetary materials, solar system formation
and evolution, and participate in NASA missions of exploration. EPS and IOM
facilities and instrumentation are located on the UNM Main Campus and feature EPMA,
SIMS, SEM, TEM, FIB, x-ray diffraction and tomography, radiogenic isotope,
stable isotope, noble gas isotope, and analytical chemistry laboratories.

Applications must
demonstrate evidence of research and teaching experience in Earth and Planetary
materials, petrology, or mineral physics. The new faculty member will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in
petrology, mineral physics, or planetary science, supervise master and doctoral
students (including comprehensive exams), and contribute to core, required
undergraduate and graduate courses.

To apply, please access
the University of New Mexico's online application system at https://www.unmedu/jobs and apply for posting requisition
#31368. Only
applications submitted through this website can be considered. Applicants
should pay extra attention to the "Special Instructions to Applicants," which
detail all of the required elements that must accompany the application. A
complete application consists of a cover letter describing the applicant's
qualifications as they relate to the minimum and preferred criteria (e.g.,
research agenda, teaching ability, commitment to success of diverse students,
etc.); a current curriculum vita (please include email address and telephone
number); a one-page teaching statement; and a one-page research statement.
Applicants who are appointed to a UNM faculty position are required to provide
an official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements
prior to their initial employment with UNM.

For best consideration,
all required application materials must be received by December 16, 2024 We
will only consider complete applications. The position will remain open until
filled. Inquiries about the position should be directed to the search committee
co-chairs Dr. Carl Agee (agee@unm.edu) and Dr. Tobias Fischer
(fischer@unm.edu), or department chair Dr. Joe Galewsky (galewsky@unm.edu). Inquiries about the online application process can be directed to the
Search coordinator, Paula Pascetti (pascetti@unm.edu). The University of New Mexico is
an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply including
women, minorities, and those from underrepresented groups.

UNM
is the premier research university in New Mexico and is a Carnegie Highest
Research Activity Institution and a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution. New
Mexico is a majority minority state and UNM's student population is among the
most diverse in the country. Our campus is located in the heart of
Albuquerque, which has cultural, outdoor and recreational opportunities for everyone.
UNM is located on the traditional homelands of the Pueblo of
Sandia. The original peoples of New Mexico - Pueblo, Navajo, and Apache -
and their connection to this land remains significant. Learn more about
our city, our welcoming campus, and research opportunities at http://advance.unm.edu/why-abq/ and https://advance.unm.edu/why-unm/

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in
  Geoscience, Planetary Science, or closely related field by start date of
  appointment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strength in teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels
• Demonstrated publication record in peer-reviewed journals
• Evidence or potential to establish a vigorous and externally funded research program
• Ability to mentor diverse students at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels
• Ability to contribute to other research and/or teaching areas in the department
• A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities

Only applications submitted through
the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job
advertisement on a 3rd party site, please
visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Applicants who are appointed to a UNM faculty position are required to provide an official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements prior to their initial employment with UNM.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.