Asst Professor, Dept of Geology & Geological Engr & the Space Resources Interdisciplinary Program

Colorado School of Mines

Mines is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and educator that recognizes that diversity is crucial to its pursuit of excellence in learning and research. Mines is committed to developing student, faculty, and staff populations with differing perspectives, backgrounds, talents, and needs and to creating a richer mix of ideas, energizing and enlightening debates, deeper commitments, and a host of educational, research, and service outcomes. As such, Mines values candidates who have experience working in settings with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job no: 494287
Work type Tenure/Tenure Track Faculty
Location: Golden
Categories: Academic Affairs, Geology & Geological Engineering, Faculty (Academic/Research/Teaching)
 

Position Title:

Assistant Professor, Department of Geology and Geological Engineering and the Space Resources Interdisciplinary Program

The Opportunity:

The Department of Geology and Geological Engineering and the Space Resources Interdisciplinary Program at the Colorado School of Mines (Mines) invites applications for a tenure-track position in Space Resources at the Assistant Professor level. Our mission at Mines is to address the challenge of creating a sustainable global society by educating the next generation of geoscientists, engineers and leaders and by expanding the frontiers of knowledge on Earth and beyond our planet through fundamental and applied research. We seek enthusiastic candidates who demonstrate the potential to develop interdisciplinary collaborations in our Department, across campus, and with research partners throughout Colorado, the United States, and around the world. We are especially interested in candidates with a passion to advance the University's and Department's commitment to diversity and who are committed to contributing to an inclusive and collegial environment.

The Department of Geology and Geological Engineering and the Space Resources Interdisciplinary Program welcome applications from candidates who have expertise in planetary geology and the field of space resources, including, but not limited to, the mineralogy, petrology, and geochemistry of lunar, asteroidal, and planetary materials, the study and exploration of extraterrestrial mineral/volatile/gaseous resources by remote sensing and ground truth methods, the integration of geological science with in situ resource utilization technologies, and economic geology.

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will develop and teach online and residential courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, supervise graduate research and thesis projects, establish and grow a quality publication record, and develop a strong externally funded program that supports applied and fundamental research. Teaching responsibilities will ideally include developing online and residential undergraduate and graduate courses on topics such as: planetary geology, resources of the Moon, asteroids, and Mars, and/or mineralogy, petrology, and geochemistry of lunar, asteroidal and planetary bodies. The candidate is also encouraged to successfully recruit and mentor a diverse group of students.

Given the multidisciplinary nature of the field of space resources, the successful candidate is encouraged to develop collaborative research across academic departments and programs at Mines, as well as with other universities, government agencies, and companies, nationally and internationally. A PhD is required at the time of hire and post-doctoral or work experience is preferred.

About the Department of Geology and Geological Engineering:

This is an auspicious time to join the Department of Geology and Geological Engineering and become an important part of our future. Currently, the Department has 20 tenured/tenure-track faculty, 1 teaching faculty, and 9 research faculty, 43% of whom are women and 10% of whom are minorities. We also have 3 staff who support the mission of our department. This cadre of professionals supports approximately 140 undergraduate students and 160 graduate students. The Department offers an ABET-accredited B.S. in Geological Engineering, and several M.S. and Ph.D. degrees are offered in the department and through interdisciplinary programs at Mines, including Geology, Geological Engineering, Hydrologic Sciences and Engineering, Geochemistry, and Underground Construction and Tunnel Engineering, as well as several non-thesis/Professional M.S. degrees. More information can be found at www.mines.edu and https://geology.mines.edu/. In addition, the Subsurface Frontiers initiative with the USGS will bring a new building on campus by 2022 to house USGS geoscientists and their laboratories, together with a number of Mines faculty, researchers, and laboratories. This initiative is part of Mines' broader Frontiers Initiative that also includes the Space Resources program.

About Mines and Golden:

Colorado School of Mines is known globally for the quality of its graduates, the success of its alumni, its unique expertise in topics related to Earth, energy and the environment, and its long history as a pioneer in the field of space resources. Mines produces industry-ready scientists and engineers who are known for their work ethic, problem-solving capabilities and ability to work in teams. Mines graduates are in great demand by companies and government entities around the world and are involved in solving major technical and societal challenges of our times.

Mines' core values include Inquiry and Innovation, Inspiration, Challenge, Openness, Respect, Diversity, Compassion, and Collaboration. Each of these values facilitates our shared success, and the advancement of Mines and its mission. By our example and encouragement, we seek to foster these values throughout our community, and especially among our students, so as to inspire them to pursue excellence in our shared lives of inquiry and innovation. For more information please visit https://www.mines.edu/president/planning/.

The University has several initiatives aimed at enhancing teaching and the student experience, including our exceptional Trefny Innovative Instruction Center, which supports best practices for teaching and learning on campus and online (https://trefnycenter.mines.edu/). Our Center for Entrepreneurship and Education supports students and faculty to change the world through innovative thinking and entrepreneurial pursuits (https://innovation.mines.edu/). The Mines community has developed a strategic plan for Diversity, Inclusion, and Access that supports a wide range of activities, including inclusive hiring, inclusivity in the classroom, cultivating a respectful and compassionate campus culture, family friendly programming and polices, expanding pathways for success, and ensuring shared responsibility (https://www.mines.edu/about/diversity-and-inclusion/).

Mines is located in picturesque Golden, in the foothills of the Rockies, 15 miles west of Denver and 20 miles south of Boulder. We are well known for the abundance of outdoor recreational opportunities and a prominent and growing network of collaborating agencies/laboratories (e.g., U. S. Geological Survey (USGS), National Renewable Energy Lab, National Center for Atmospheric Research). The region is also known for its associated industries that support and serve various fields of geosciences, having the second largest aerospace economy in the nation, and experiencing a fast-growing number of start-up companies in the field of space resources.

How to Apply:

Apply by February 28, 2020 for full consideration, applicants who apply after this date may or may not be considered.

The application must include:

i. a curriculum vitae
ii. a cover letter expressing interest in the position with names and contact information for at least 3 references
iii. statement of research (3 pages maximum)
iv. statement of teaching (1 page)
v. statement of contributions to diversity and inclusion (1 page)

Research Statement: Please describe how your research relates to and complements research activities and expertise in the Department of Geology and Geological Engineering and the Space Resources Program at Mines, its expected impact, current or future connections to industry, private, government, and international organizations, and opportunities for entrepreneurship. Please describe any transdisciplinary aspects of your research and how they would complement and strengthen interdisciplinary programs in the Department and at Mines. For more information about research endeavors and opportunities, please visit https://research.mines.edu/.

Teaching Statement: Mines is committed to offering dynamic instruction at the undergraduate and graduate levels, including post-baccalaureate certificate and non-thesis/professional MS programs. We are also invested in offering high quality on-line instruction. In addition to your teaching philosophy and experience, please describe any experience and/or interest you have in online education.

Diversity and Inclusivity Statement: Mines is committed to access, inclusion, and diversity. For more information and to read the Strategic Plan for Diversity, Access and Inclusion, visit https://www.mines.edu/about/diversity-and-inclusion/. Your diversity and inclusivity statement should describe your past experience and proposed activities to advance access, inclusion, and diversity at Mines.
Applicants will be asked to complete an online application (personal information, demographic information, references, veterans status). References will not be contacted until later in the selection process and you will be informed before that contact is made.

Total Rewards:

Starting salary will be determined by the qualifications of the selected applicant balanced with departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information. Mines provides an attractive benefits package including fully paid health and dental insurance. Part of Mines' mission is to create a family-friendly environment supported through our dependent tuition benefits, parental leave benefits, and dependent care assistance plan, as well as in special events, camps, and programming. For more information visit: family.mines.edu

Background Investigation Required:

Yes

Advertised: February 10, 2020 Mountain Standard Time

 

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