Assistant Professor in Igneous Processes

Position Description

The Department of Earth and Space Sciences at the University of Washington invites applications for a tenure­-track position in igneous processes. This position will demonstrate a creative vision and combine geological field observations of ancient and/or active systems with instrumental analysis, physical models, and/or laboratory experiments to significantly advance the understanding of igneous processes and how they may relate to active phenomena. This position will be expected to obtain external funding for research and provide high quality teaching in undergraduate and graduate programs. This position will contribute to the undergraduate curriculum in Earth Materials, Mineralogy, Igneous Processes, Geochemistry, Volcanology, and/or Field Geology, and attract and effectively mentor excellent research students. This position may present opportunities to incorporate fieldwork into teaching and research. Opportunities for collaboration exist with departmental research groups in geophysics, structural geology and tectonics, metamorphic petrology, geochemistry, geomorphology, and planetary sciences and with the Department of Atmospheric Sciences and the School of Oceanography. 

The College of the Environment seeks to attract and promote a diverse workforce to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer students richly varied disciplines, perspectives and ways of knowing and learning. This position is expected to demonstrate a commitment to working collaboratively with faculty and mentoring students from a wide range of disciplines, cultures, and academic backgrounds.

Applicants will be expected to participate in undergraduate and graduate teaching, independent research, and service. The College of the Environment and the Department of Earth and Space Sciences offer a range of networking, mentoring and professional development opportunities for junior faculty. Appointment is expected to be filled at the Assistant Professor level. This is a full-­time appointment with a 9 ­month/year service period. The anticipated start date is September 1, 2022.

The University of Washington is located in the greater Seattle metropolitan area, and offers one of the most exceptional research and teaching environments in the United States.  It serves a diverse population of 80,000 students, faculty and staff, including 25% first-generation college students, over 25% Pell Grant students, and faculty from over 70 countries. The UW is a recipient of a National Science Foundation ADVANCE Institutional Transformation Award to increase the advancement of women faculty in science, engineering, and math (see www.engr.washington.edu/advance).

Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree (or foreign equivalent) in a relevant field by the start of the appointment.

Applicants will be directed to submit materials via Interfolio. Preference will be given to applications received prior to January 10, 2022. Required materials include the following:

• Curriculum vitae with publication list,
• Three statements (no more than 10 pages total) addressing 1) research and leadership accomplishments, as well as future research plans, 2) a statement on teaching and mentoring, including evidence of teaching effectiveness, and 3) contributions or plans to support diversity, equity, and inclusion (see http://www.washington.edu/diversity/diversity-blueprint/), and
• Contact information for three (3) referees who may be invited to submit letters confidentially through the Interfolio application.

Questions about the application process or position in general should be addressed to essasst@uw.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status.

Commitment to Diversity

The University of Washington is committed to building diversity among its faculty, librarian, staff, and student communities, and articulates that commitment in the UW Diversity Blueprint (http://www.washington.edu/diversity/diversity-blueprint/). Additionally, the University’s Faculty Code recognizes faculty efforts in research, teaching and/or service that address diversity and equal opportunity as important contributions to a faculty member’s academic profile and responsibilities (https://www.washington.edu/admin/rules/policies/FCG/FCCH24.html#2432).

COVID-19 Vaccine Requirements and Information

Under Washington State Governor Inslee’s Proclamation 21-14.1, University of Washington (UW) workers must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof thereof, or receive a UW-approved medical or religious exemption. This requirement will be a condition of any offer associated with this recruitment. For more information, please visit https://www.washington.edu/coronavirus/vaccination-requirement/.