Open Rank tenure track professorship in Earth and Planetary Materials
Job Opportunities
October 22, 2024

Location
Albuquerque, NM, United States

Employment Type
Faculty

Faculty Type
Open Rank

Hiring Department
Earth and Planetary Sciences E PS (133B)

Academic Location
College of Arts & Sciences

Campus
The University of New Mexico (Main) – Albuquerque, NM

Benefits Eligible
The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information.

Position Summary
The Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences (EPS) and the Institute of Meteoritics (IOM) at the University of New Mexico invites applications for an Open Rank faculty position in the field of Earth and Planetary Materials to begin in August 2025. This is a full-time, Open Rank professorship focusing on the petrology or mineral physics of the Earth and/or other planets. Applicants must have a PhD in Geoscience, Planetary Science, or a related field by date of appointment. For best consideration, all application materials must be received by December 16, 2024.

Ideally the successful candidate’s research will align well with a number exciting current and future activities supported by NASA and NSF such as the Artemis Program and Mars Exploration Program, as well as relevant activities outlined in “Vision for NSF Earth Sciences 2020-2030: Earth in Time”. The Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences has a fulltime tenured/tenure track faculty of 13 and offers undergraduate degrees in Earth and Planetary Sciences and Environmental Science, and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Earth and Planetary Sciences. The Institute of Meteoritics, founded in 1944, was one of the first institutions in the world devoted to the study of meteorites, and its scientists carry out research on planetary materials, solar system formation and evolution, and participate in NASA missions of exploration. EPS and IOM facilities and instrumentation are located on the UNM Main Campus and feature EPMA, SIMS, SEM, TEM, FIB, x-ray diffraction and tomography, radiogenic isotope, stable isotope, noble gas isotope, and analytical chemistry laboratories.

Applications must demonstrate evidence of research and teaching experience in Earth and Planetary materials, petrology, or mineral physics. The new faculty member will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in petrology, mineral physics, or planetary science, supervise master and doctoral students (including comprehensive exams), and contribute to core, required undergraduate and graduate courses.

To apply, please access the University of New Mexico’s online application system at https://www.unm.edu/jobs and apply for posting requisition #31368. Only applications submitted through this website can be considered. Applicants should pay extra attention to the “Special Instructions to Applicants,” which detail all of the required elements that must accompany the application. A complete application consists of a cover letter describing the applicant’s qualifications as they relate to the minimum and preferred criteria (e.g., research agenda, teaching ability, commitment to success of diverse students, etc.); a current curriculum vita (please include email address and telephone number); a one-page teaching statement; and a one-page research statement. Applicants who are appointed to a UNM faculty position are required to provide an official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements prior to their initial employment with UNM.

For best consideration, all required application materials must be received by December 16, 2024. We will only consider complete applications. The position will remain open until filled. Inquiries about the position should be directed to the search committee co-chairs Dr. Carl Agee ([email protected]) and Dr. Tobias Fischer ([email protected]), or department chair Dr. Joe Galewsky ([email protected]). Inquiries about the online application process can be directed to the Search coordinator, Paula Pascetti ([email protected]). The University of New Mexico is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply including women, minorities, and those from underrepresented groups.

UNM is the premier research university in New Mexico and is a Carnegie Highest Research Activity Institution and a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution. New Mexico is a majority minority state and UNM’s student population is among the most diverse in the country. Our campus is located in the heart of Albuquerque, which has cultural, outdoor and recreational opportunities for everyone. UNM is located on the traditional homelands of the Pueblo of Sandia. The original peoples of New Mexico – Pueblo, Navajo, and Apache – and their connection to this land remains significant. Learn more about our city, our welcoming campus, and research opportunities at http://advance.unm.edu/why-abq/ and https://advance.unm.edu/why-unm/.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:

  • Ph.D. in Geoscience,, Planetary Science, or closely related field by start date of appointment

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Strength in teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels
  • Demonstrated publication record in peer-reviewed journals
  • Evidence or potential to establish a vigorous and externally funded research program
  • Ability to mentor diverse students at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels
  • Ability to contribute to other research and/or teaching areas in the department
  • A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities

Application Instructions
Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.
A complete application consists of a cover letter describing the applicant’s qualifications as they relate to the minimum and preferred criteria (e.g., research agenda, teaching ability, commitment to success of diverse students, etc.); a current curriculum vita (please include email address and telephone number); a one-page teaching statement; and a one-page research statement.
Applicants who are appointed to a UNM faculty position are required to provide an official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements prior to their initial employment with UNM.

For Best Consideration
For best consideration, please apply by 12/16/2024. This position will remain open until filled.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.