Assistant Professor - Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, College of Sciences

Assistant Professor - Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, College of Sciences

Location: San Antonio, TX Regular/Temporary: Regular Job ID: 12484 Full/Part Time: Full Time Position Information The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), College of Sciences (COS) Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences (EPS) invites applications for a tenure-track position in Planetary Systems Modeling at the Assistant Professor rank starting in Fall 2025. The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) The University of Texas at San Antonio is a Tier One research university and a Hispanic Serving Institution specializing in digital economy, human health, fundamental futures, and social-economic transformation. With more than 35,000 students, it is the largest university in the San Antonio region. UTSA advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service, and with an intentional focus on career readiness, the university produces more graduates for the workforce than any other institution in the region. It is a catalyst for socioeconomic development and the commercialization of intellectual property — for Texas, the nation, and the world. In 2024, the UT System Board of Regents authorized the UT System to begin integrating UTSA and the UT Health Science Center at San Antonio into one unified institution, establishing a world-class university that integrates academic, research, and clinical excellence to build a profoundly impactful university of the future. Driven by a vision for growth and impact, this merger will expand capacity to offer robust undergraduate and graduate programs, attract top-tier faculty and staff, develop innovative initiatives, and elevate transdisciplinary research to address the evolving needs of the region. UTSA has been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine. Learn more online, on UTSA Today or on X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, Facebook, YouTube or LinkedIn. College The College of Sciences (COS) at UTSA is committed to innovation and excellence in the classroom and laboratory and is dedicated to producing the next generation of well-educated, highly trained professionals and leaders. COS offers 17 undergraduate degree programs and 19 graduate degree programs in the life sciences, physical sciences, computer science, and mathematics, which is supported by over 300 faculty members across 8 academic departments. COS is the UTSA's second largest college in terms of undergraduate and graduate student enrollment. In Fall 2023, it recorded its highest student enrollment in college history with 5580 undergraduate students and 610 graduate and post-baccalaureate students. COS is major contributor to UTSA's Carnegie R1 status with its strong commitment to advancing scientific knowledge and addressing real-world challenges. COS has grown its annual research expenditures to approximately $50 million with over 300 actively funded research projects in areas like brain health, infectious disease and artificial intelligence among other fields. COS is aligned with numerous research centers and institutes, including the South Texas Center for Emerging Infectious Diseases, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Institute, Brain Health Consortium, and the Center for Innovative Drug Discovery. COS is also a collaborator with the National Security Collaboration Center and the School of Data Science. The COS faculty have been recognized for their excellence in research and includes several NSF CAREER recipients, AAAS fellows, National Academy of Inventor members, and senior members of national and international professional societies. COS is dedicated to student success and providing the encouragement, assistance, and superior educational experience that students will need to succeed in the sciences, health and medicine, information technology, data science, and other ventures. COS has three faculty members who received the prestigious University of Texas Regents' Outstanding Teaching Award. The COS Student Success Center (SSC) was established in Fall 2020 to serve as a hub for all student success activities within the college, including peer mentoring, academic and career development workshops, and community building events, and is dedicated to helping students build their science identity. In 2023, three COS undergraduate students received the Barry Goldwater Scholars award, which recognized their outstanding work in research in the natural sciences, engineering, and mathematics fields. Four COS graduate students also received the NSF's Graduate Research Fellowships to advance their graduate research education. Visit the College of Sciences website to learn more. Department The Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences in the College of Sciences at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) consists of 11 full-time faculty members and offers BS, BA and MS degrees in Geosciences, an MS in Geoinformatics, and a collaborative doctoral degree with Environmental Science and Engineering. Our faculty and students have been recognized regionally, nationally, and internationally for excellence in both research and teaching. Position Summary The technical expertise and scholarship of the successful candidate will ideally complement and expand upon one or more areas of departmental expertise including geochemistry, geoinformatics, geomorphology, planetary science, paleoenvironmental reconstruction, polar and climate sciences, stratigraphy, volcanology, and water cycle science. We seek candidates who apply geospatial data (in situ, remote sensing, experimental, numerical simulations) and system modeling approaches to answer fundamental scientific questions related to the evolution and coupling of the lithosphere, hydrosphere, cryosphere, biosphere and atmosphere, in the Earth and Planetary systems. This position will provide research leadership opportunities in this emerging area that has broad scope for cross-disciplinary collaboration with faculty in EPS, other departments and colleges, and affiliated researchers at the Southwest Research Institute (SwRI). The UTSA Research Computing Support Group (RSGC) provides access to high-performance computing (HPC) architecture for researchers on campus and facilitates use of the Texas Advanced Computing Center. Depending on expertise and interest, the candidate may be considered for affiliation with the Center for Advancement Measurements in Extreme Environments, the Institute for Water Research, Sustainability and Policy, or the School of Data Science. Qualifications Required Qualifications: Candidates must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in Earth and Planetary Sciences or a related field, demonstrate the potential to direct an independently funded research program, and excel in teaching. Candidates who have not completed their doctoral dissertations (ABD) will be considered. Preferred Qualifications: The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an externally funded research program and support students, especially Ph.D. students. The successful candidate will also be required to teach courses in their field of expertise, and inclusively and equitably mentor trainees in their research environment. Strong candidates will have a demonstrated mentoring track record, with a commitment to mentoring students who are first-generation and from other traditionally under-represented groups. Candidates should demonstrate their ability to work with, and be sensitive to, the educational needs of the student body. Application Process To apply applicants must upload the following in a single PDF document: Submit all materials at Talent Acquisition website at UTSA Office of People Excellence https://bit.ly/3TxyWcS

• A cover letter (2-page limit) highlights the candidate's professional development and vision of how they can complement and integrate into the EPS department and UTSA in terms of research, teaching and departmental environment.
• A current curriculum vitae
• A research statement (3-page limit)
• A teaching statement (2-page limit)
• Complete contact information for at least three professional references

Additional information about the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, respectively, can be found on the following website: https://www.utsa.edu/sciences/earth-planetary-sciences/. In addition, questions may be directed to the search committee co-chairs, Kaushik Mitra (kaushik.mitra@utsa.edu) and Alan Whittington (alan.whittington@utsa.edu). Review of the completed applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled, with priority being given to applicants who submit completed packets by November 1, 2024. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. Compensation will be commensurate with experience. UTSA employees enjoy a competitive, comprehensive, and family-friendly benefits package. Additional Information

• UTSA is a tobacco free campus.
• This is a security sensitive position. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.
• Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.

Working Conditions This position will be primarily located on campus. Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility. Equal Employment Opportunity As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. UTSA campuses are accessible to persons with disabilities. To view the full job posting and apply for this position, go to https://zahr-prd-candidate-ada.utshare.utsystem.edu/psp/ZAHRPRDADA/EMPLOYEE/UTZ_CG/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=21&JobOpeningId=12484&PostingSeq=1
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