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Assistant Professor of Hard Rock Geosciences

Employer
University of Oklahoma
Location
Norman, Oklahoma (US)
Closing date
Sep 11, 2022

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Discipline
Mineral and Rock Physics, Volcanology, Geochemistry, and Petrology
Career Level
Faculty
Education Level
PhD
Job Type
Full-time
Relocation Cost
Paid
Sector Type
Academia

Job Details

Assistant Professor of Hard Rock Geosciences

The Mewbourne College of Earth & Energy School of Geosciences at the University of Oklahoma (OU)

invites applications for a tenure-track position in hard rock geosciences at the rank of Assistant

Professor. The candidate must hold a Ph.D. in a related field at the time of appointment and exhibit

strong research and teaching potential. The candidate is expected to establish an innovative externally

funded research program, build collaborations within and outside the School, and work with colleagues

and students to strengthen our community, as described in OU’s Lead On, University strategic plan. We

encourage applications from scholars with a broad range of approaches to hard rock geosciences. In

their application, candidates should highlight any connections to campus-wide collaborative research

priorities addressing pressing societal needs in critical minerals resources, hydrogen energy storage,

and/or carbon capture and underground storage. We welcome demonstration of other linkages

to OU’s Research Strategic Verticals (Energy and Environmental Sustainability, for example). The

candidate will serve as a primary instructor of an undergraduate course in igneous and metamorphic

petrology, contribute to undergraduate general education teaching, as well as develop and teach upper

level undergraduate and graduate courses within their area of expertise.

Information about School of Geoscience research and teaching facilities can be found on our website.

Additional resources at OU include the Electron Microprobe Laboratory, Samuel Roberts Noble

Microscopy Laboratory, Bartell Field Camp, Kessler Field Station, Mass Spectrometry lab, Oklahoma

Geological Survey core and data repositories, OU Supercomputing Center for Research and Education

(OSCER), and wholistic faculty development support through the Center for Faculty Excellence.

The University of Oklahoma is a Carnegie-R1 comprehensive public research university known for

excellence in teaching, research, and community engagement, serving the educational, cultural,

economic, and healthcare needs of the state, region, and nation from three campuses: Norman, Health

Sciences Center in Oklahoma City, and the Schusterman Center in Tulsa. OU enrolls over 30,000

students and has more than 2700 full-time faculty members in 21 colleges. In Fall 2020, 22% of OU’s

freshmen were first-generation college students, while 29.7% of all students belonged to

underrepresented groups and 5.2% were international.

Norman is a culturally rich and vibrant town located just outside Oklahoma City. With outstanding

schools, amenities, and a low cost of living, Norman is a perennial contender on the “Best Places to

Live” rankings. Visit https://www.ou.edu/facultyrecruitment for more information. Norman’s central

location within the state provides many opportunities for field education and research on outcrops of

crystalline rocks within 2 hours of campus.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

* Earned Ph.D. in Geoscience or related field by expected start date

* Strong writing, organization, facilitation, and interpersonal communication skills

* Potential to develop an impactful, externally funded research program in hard rock geosciences

* Ability and interest to teach igneous/metamorphic petrology

* Knowledge of inclusive teaching practices and mentoring approaches

* Commitment to teaching undergraduate and graduate courses that engage students as they

explore geoscience, provide the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the geoscience

workforce, and encourage students to become active members of the scientific community

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

* Demonstrated experience addressing diversity, equity, and inclusion issues in STEM

* Demonstrated experience with and/or connections to priority research areas and teaching

needs

* Established publication record in hard rock geosciences

* Demonstrated teaching record

Application Instructions:

Applications should be submitted online via Interfolio at: https://apply.interfolio.com/106282.

Review of applications will begin September 12th, 2022, and the search will continue until the position

is filled. The anticipated starting date is August 2023. Questions, information requests, and nominations

should be addressed to the search committee chair, Dr. Andy Elwood Madden, amadden@ou.edu.

Applicants should submit a detailed cover letter (no more than 4 pages), CV, and list of 3-4 references.

The application should address the qualifications.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Oklahoma, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations

does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic

information, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, disability, political beliefs, or status as a

veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes, but is not limited to: admissions,

employment, financial aid, housing, services in educational programs or activities, or health care

services that the University operates or provides.

Diversity Statement:

The University of Oklahoma is committed to achieving a diverse, equitable and inclusive university

community by recognizing each person's unique contributions, background, and perspectives. The

University of Oklahoma strives to cultivate a sense of belonging and emotional support for all,

recognizing that fostering an inclusive environment for all is vital in the pursuit of academic and

inclusive excellence in all aspects of our institutional mission.

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