Assistant Professor of Geosciences (Sedimentary Geology)

University of Alaska Fairbanks

The University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) Dept. of Geosciences seeks innovative candidates for a 9-month tenure track faculty position in the broad areas of Sedimentology and Stratigraphy with an estimated start date of Fall 2025 semester. This is a joint appointment between the College of Natural Science and Mathematics (50%) and the Geophysical Institute (50%). The successful candidate will be expected to teach 2 classes per year, mentor graduate and undergraduate students, and develop a rigorous externally funded research program. The Dept. of Geosciences offers B.S. degrees in Geoscience, and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Earth System Science.

Teaching responsibilities will include upper-division undergraduate and graduate courses in sedimentology/stratigraphy and paleontology or paleoclimate and active contribution to UAF's ongoing work on equity, diversity and inclusion in science. The incumbent will also participate in delivery of the capstone Field Geology course. The candidate is expected to establish and maintain a vigorous research program in sedimentary geology and stratigraphy. Maintaining and forging partnerships with industry and federal and state government agencies is an important component of funding research at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. Service on department or university committees is expected. Service to the scientific community typically includes reviewing papers and proposals, and helping to organize conference sessions.

The successful candidate will design and deliver interactive, place-based undergraduate and graduate courses, establish collaborations with Alaskan agencies or industries, mentor graduate and undergraduate researchers, and develop an externally-funded, field-based research program.

Minimum Qualifications:
This position requires the possession of a PhD in Geology, Earth Science, Geoscience, Earth Systems Science, or a related field and commitment to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in science. Teaching experience is highly desirable, but not required.

Position Details:
This position is located on the Troth Yeddha' campus in Fairbanks, AK. This is a full-time, 9-month base appointment, FLSA exempt faculty position complete with a competitive salary and https://www.alaska.edu/hr/benefits/support/prospectiveemployees.php. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, paid holidays, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. New hires will be offered a competitive salary based on education and experience.

This position is open until filled however a 1st review of application will occur on January 6, 2025. To ensure consideration, make sure all required documents listed below are submitted prior to 11:59 pm AKST, January 5, 2025.

Required documentation:
-Cover Letter
-Curriculum Vitae
-Statement of teaching philosophy, experience and interests (1-2 pages)
-Research statement including experience, research agenda and how your research will be relevant to Alaska (1-2 pages) **combine with teaching statement for upload
-Statement of commitment to and/or experience with improving diversity, equity and inclusion in science (1 page) **upload as a supporting document
*Please make sure the 3 references listed on the application are professional and work related, preferably current or past supervisors.

Finalists invited to on-campus interview/visits will be required to give a teaching presentation and a research presentation during their visit. Feedback from faculty, staff and students will be considered.

The University of Alaska Fairbanks is a Land, Sea, and Space Grant university and an international center for research, education, and the arts, emphasizing the circumpolar North and its diverse peoples. UAF integrates teaching, research, and public service as it educates students for active citizenship and prepares them for lifelong learning and careers. With undergraduates making up 89 percent of the total student body, UAF serves a diverse population of students from within and beyond Alaska. Because our backyard is the vast environmental laboratory of the Arctic, UAF attracts adventurous individuals. The Department of Geosciences offers a rigorous, place-based undergraduate curriculum with concentrations in Geology, Geophysics, Paleontology, and Geospatial Sciences and boasts a thriving learning community. Our field-based graduate research program produces more PhD recipients than any other department in the College of Natural Science and Mathematics. The Geophysical Institute comprises seven research groups, including Tectonics and Sedimentation, and houses state-of-the-art analytical tools.

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☎️ If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Sheri Hall, CNSM HR Manager, at mailto:sahall5@alaska.edu or (907) 474-6714.

This position is represented by United Academics-AAUP/AFT (UNAC). https://www.unitedacademicsak.org

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.

UA is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, educational institution and provider and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual: http://www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.

*Each university within the University of Alaska system publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.

Access to the reports is available at:

UAA: (Addresses Anchorage campus, Aviation Technology Complex, JBER - Elmendorf Extension, JBER - Richardson Extension, Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay campus, Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River campus, Kodiak College, Kodiak High School Extension, Matanuska-Susitna College, Prince William Sound College, and Prince William Sound College - Cordova Extension) Online: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/students/safety. Request a paper copy in person: UAA Police Department Office at Room 114 of Eugene Short Hall on the Anchorage campus / UAA Dean of Students Office at Room 122 of Rasmuson Hall on the Anchorage campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-786-1120 or mailto:police@uaa.alaska.edu / 907-786-1214 or mailto:uaa_deanofstudents@alaska.edu.

UAF: (Addresses Fairbanks Campus, Bristol Bay Campus, Chukchi Campus, Community and Technical College, Kasitsna Bay Campus, Seward Marine Center, Tok Campus, Kuskokwim Campus, and Northwest Campus) Online: https://www.uaf.edu/orca/files/ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: UAF Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability on the 3rd Floor of Constitution Hall. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-474-7300 or mailto:uaf-orca@alaska.edu.

UAS: (Addresses the Juneau Auke Bay Campus, Juneau Technical Education Center, Sitka Campus, & Ketchikan Campus) Online: https://uas.alaska.edu/equity-and-compliance/docs/clery/UAS_ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: Hendrickson Building, Suite 202 on the Juneau campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-796-6371 or emailing mailto:uas.clery@alaska.edu.

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