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Assistant Professor, Dept of Earth & Environmental Sciences
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Position Number: 5543058
Location: Ann Arbor, MI
Position Type: Science - Geology, Earth Sciences & Oceanography

The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Michigan is conducting an open search for a full-time tenure-track faculty candidate at the assistant professor level. This is a university-year appointment with an expected start date of August 25, 2025.

Applicants with research and teaching interests in all areas that fall within the broad fields of Earth and environmental sciences are encouraged to apply. We are especially interested in candidates with interests that fall within five key areas identified in our most recent strategic plan (in no particular order): (1) Water on our Changing Planet, (2) Climate, Ecosystems, and Biogeochemistry, (3) Earth's Surface and its Hazards, (4) Evolution of Life and the Rock Record, and (5) Solid Earth Dynamics.

The successful candidate is expected to establish an independent research program and contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching. Applicants must have a Ph.D. at the time of appointment and should submit: (1) a cover letter; (2) a CV; (3) a statement of current and future research plans (no more than four pages); (4) a statement of teaching philosophy and experience (no more than two pages), and evidence of teaching excellence, if available; (5) a statement of activities contributing to diversity, equity and inclusion in academia (no more than two pages); (6) up to four publications; and (7) names and contact information for at least four references.

Information about the Department can be found at https://lsa.umich.edu/earth. To apply, please go to http://apply.interfolio.com/149747 and follow the instructions. If you have any questions or comments, please send an email message to earth-open-search@umich.edu.

The application deadline is September 16th, 2024 for full consideration, but applications will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled. The University of Michigan is supportive of the needs of dual career couples and is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and members of minority groups are encouraged to apply. Employment will require a criminal background check.