Assistant/Associate Professor

Company: University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Location: Lafayette
Posted on: November 16, 2023

Job Description:

Position Title: Assistant/Associate ProfessorDepartment: 2760-School of GeosciencesResponsibilities: This is a full-time, tenure-track faculty position
in Structural Geology / Tectonics. We seek a colleague who will complement our existing strengths. The successful applicant will teach
undergraduate and graduate courses in Structural Geology / Tectonics as well as courses in their own geological science specialty.These courses are part of the curriculum of the following degrees: PhD in
Earth and Energy Sciences, MSc in Geology,
and BSc in Geology. The applicant must be capable of building a strong, externally funded research program. The
position involves mentoring students at the undergraduate
and graduate levels and engagement in School, College and University service.
The applicant must also demonstrate institutional citizenship through active engagement at the school, college, university, community, and professional levels. Scientists from underrepresented groups in STEM fields are particularly
encouraged to apply as the University of Louisiana is committed
to increasing its faculty diversity.UNIVERSITY AND COMMUNITY: The School of Geosciences combines the programs of Geology and Environmental Sciences and includes 15 full-time faculty, three
staff, and approximately 125
students. Further information on the School of Geosciences is available at our
website http://geos.louisiana.edu. The mission of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette is to offer exceptional education informed by diverse world-views striving to develop
innovative leaders who advance knowledge. The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
accredits the University, which offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in the arts, sciences,and professional programs.The University is a public research university with very high research activity,an overall enrollment of over -18,000 students and -750 faculty members.UL Lafayette is the largest of
nine universities in the University of Louisiana System. The University offers
degree programs in 57 undergraduate disciplines, 15 post-bachelor certificates, eight graduate certificates, the master's degree in 29 disciplines and the doctorate in 11 disciplines. Additional information about the University is available on the University's webpage at http://louisiana.edu.SALARY: Commensurate with experience.ANTICIPATED START DATE: August 1, 2024 APPLICATION
DEAD-LINE: November 1, 2023 Questions regarding this position should be directed to the Search Chair, Dr. Davide Oppo (davide.oppo@louisiana.edu).The University
of Louisiana at Lafayette is dedicated to building a diverse faculty committed
to teaching and working in a multicultural environment.
Women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to
apply. The University of Louisiana at Lafayette does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national
origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or disability in admission to,
access to, treatment in, or
employment in its programs and activities as required by Title VI & Title
VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Age Discrimination
in Employment Act of 1967, Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Equal Pay Act of
1963, Title IX of the Education Amendments of
1972, Executive Order 11246, Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of
1973, Section 402 of the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 & the 1990
Americans With Disabilities Act. - See: http://personnel.louisiana.edu/employment-opportunities/policy- nondiscriminationQualifications: QUALIFICATIONS: The successful applicant must have a PhD or equivalent degree in Geology, Geosciences,
or a closely related field by the
time of appointment; post-doctoral research
experience is preferred. Successful
candidates must be committed to working effectively with diverse student
populations and in interdisciplinary teams. Applicants are expected to describe their commitment to fostering a diverse educational environment through their research, teaching, and/or service activities.Job Ad#(req2497)
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