The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Assistant or Associate Professor in Geochronology / Director of the Nevada Isotope Geochronology Laboratory (NIGL), Department of Geoscience [R0144858].

ROLE of the POSITION

The Department of Geoscience at the University of Nevada Las Vegas invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in 40Ar/39Ar and/or (U-Th)/He geochronology and thermochronology at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. The successful candidate will serve as Director of the Nevada Isotope Geochronology Laboratory (NIGL). NIGL has a dedicated state-funded lab manager that runs day-to-day operations, an IsotopX NGX-600 multicollector mass spectrometer for 40Ar/39Ar data collection, and funding for an Applied Spectra RESOchron instrument for laser-ablation (U-Th)/He thermochronology. The IsotopX NGX-600 instrument has both furnace and CO2 laser sources, available funding to add an UV laser for 40Ar/39Ar insitu studies, and is housed in a 1,230 sq ft lab in a state-of-the-art LEED silver laboratory building. We are particularly interested in individuals who integrate argon and/or helium geo-thermochronogical investigations with innovative field, geochemical or other analytical techniques to pursue interdisciplinary research. Opportunities for collaboration exist with departmental research groups in solid earth, surficial processes and planetary geology. The successful candidate is expected to establish a vigorous, externally-funded research program; direct the NIGL at UNLV; teach effectively at both undergraduate and graduate levels; and perform service duties at all levels.

PROFILE of the DEPARTMENT

The UNLV Geoscience Department has 20 faculty, 150 undergraduate students, and 40 MS/PhD students. In addition to NIGL, the department hosts multiple laboratory facilities, including: electron microprobe, field emission and tungsten filament SEMs, XRD, LA-ICPMS, collision-cell MC-ICPMS as well as stable isotope, fluid inclusion, and mineral separation labs. UNLV is a Carnegie R1 research institution, ranked among the nation’s most diverse campuses, and has graduate programs rated among the nation’s top 100, including Geoscience. The UNLV campus is within two hours’ drive of numerous breathtaking geological exposures and is an ideal location for geologic research and education. Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are core values at UNLV and in our department. Candidates from historically under-represented groups are encouraged to apply.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The applicant must have a Ph.D. in Geoscience or a related field from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Credentials must be obtained prior to the start of employment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate will have extensive experience in the operation of laboratories for the collection of 40Ar/39Ar and/or (U-Th)/He geochronology and thermochronology data.

COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY and CAMPUS VALUES

A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment. They will use our Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.

SALARY

Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions.

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT UNLV

• Competitive total rewards package including:
• Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
• Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision
• Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs

• No state income tax
• Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
• Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents

PERKS

• Employee recognition and appreciation programs
• Connect with colleagues with shared interests
• Personal and professional development opportunities
• UNLV athletics ticket discounts
• Statewide employee purchase program discounts
• RebelCard discounts on and off campus
• Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
• A comprehensive onboarding program, Rebels: Onboard
• Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles

HOW TO APPLY

Review of applications will begin January 15, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.

Application materials must include: (1) a cover letter; (2) curriculum vitae; (3) statement of research; (4) statement on teaching; (5) statement of efforts and aspirations to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education; and (6) contact information for at least three professional references.

Materials should be addressed to Dr. Michael Wells, Geochronology Search Committee Chair, and are to be through workday. For assistance with the application process, please contact UNLV Human Resources at (702) 895-3504 or unlvjobs@unlv.edu. UNLV is an EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR INTERNAL NSHE CANDIDATES

UNLV employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the “Find Jobs” process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at UNLV and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Find Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate this specific job posting by typing the job requisition number, “R0144858” in the search box.

If you complete an application outside of the internal application process, your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.

PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY

Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution comprised of approximately 30,000 students and more than 3,600 faculty and staff. To date, UNLV has conferred more than 152,000 degrees, producing more than 130,000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity, and is a recipient of the Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement. The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, educating the region's diversifying population and workforce, driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships, and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine. UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.

Here at UNLV, we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. UNLV sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Report's annual listing of the nation's most diverse universities for undergraduates. The university has ranked in the top ten since the rankings debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show our commitment to serving our wonderfully diverse population and building the future for Las Vegas and Nevada.

For more information, visit us on line at: http://www.unlv.edu

EEO/AA STATEMENT

The University of Nevada - Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes). Discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including unlawful harassment, which is a form of discrimination, is illegal under federal and state law. Where unlawful discrimination is found to have occurred, UNLV will act to stop the unlawful discrimination, to prevent its recurrence, to remedy its effects, and to discipline those responsible. Women, minorities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

TITLE IX STATEMENT

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The University’s commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Michelle Sposito, J.D., Title IX Coordinator, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Box 451062, Las Vegas, NV 89154-1062, Frank and Estella Beam Hall (BEH) Room 553, Telephone: (702) 895-4055; Email: titleixcoordinator@unlv.edu, or to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202-1100; Telephone: 1-800-421-3481 FAX: 202-453-6012; TDD: 1-800-877-8339; Email: OCR@ed.gov; or to both. 

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