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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:LiberationSans-Bold;color:black">Assistant Professor of Hydrogeology<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSans-Bold;color:black">About the University:
</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSans;color:black">Founded in 1871 as a land grant institution, the University of<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSans;color:black">Arkansas is classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the top two percent of<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSans;color:black">universities in the nation, with the highest level of research activity. Ten colleges and<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSans;color:black">schools serve more than 27,100 students with more than 200 academic programs.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSans;color:black">University of Arkansas students earn nationally competitive awards at an impressive<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSans;color:black">rate and represent 50 states and more than 120 countries.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSans-Bold;color:black">About the College:
</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSans;color:black">The University of Arkansas is committed to providing an<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSans;color:black">educational and work environment in which thought, creativity, and growth are<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSans;color:black">stimulated, and in which individuals are free to realize their full potential. The J. William<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSans;color:black">Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences promotes these ideals and welcomes applicants<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSans;color:black">who foster an inclusive environment through an open exchange of voices and ideas<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSans;color:black">from populations of diverse backgrounds.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSans-Bold;color:black">About the Department:
</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSans;color:black">The Department of Geosciences, with 22 faculty, is an<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSans;color:black">interdisciplinary program offering bachelors and masters degrees in geography and<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSans;color:black">geology, and a Ph.D. in Geosciences (</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSans;color:#1155CD">http://geosciences.uark.edu</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSans;color:black">).
The Department<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSans;color:black">also participates in two interdisciplinary Ph.D. programs in Environmental Dynamics and<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSans;color:black">Space and Planetary Sciences. The Department is closely affiliated with the Center for<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSans;color:black">Advanced Spatial Technologies (</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSans;color:blue">https://cast.uark.edu/</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSans;color:black">),
Tree-Ring Laboratory,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSans;color:black">Arkansas Water Resources Center, the University’s Stable Isotope Laboratory<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSans;color:black">(</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSans;color:blue">https://isotope.hosted.uark.edu/</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSans;color:black">),
MicroCT Imaging Consortium<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSans;color:black">(</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSans;color:blue">https://micro.uark.edu/</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSans;color:black">)
and Trace Element and Radiogenic Isotope Laboratory<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSans;color:black">(</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSans;color:blue">https://icp.uark.edu/</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSans;color:black">).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSans-Bold;color:black">Summary of job duties:
</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSans;color:black">The Department of Geosciences at University of Arkansas<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSans;color:black">invites applications for a 9-month tenure-track Assistant Professor of Hydrogeology with<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSans;color:black">an anticipated start date of August 2020. We seek an outstanding individual with skills in<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSans;color:black">hydrogeology and expertise that supports a combination of the University’s three<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSans;color:black">signature research areas (</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSans;color:#1155CD">https://researchfrontiers.uark.edu/signature-research-areas/</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSans;color:black">).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSans;color:black">The successful candidate will be expected to develop an independent, externally-funded<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSans;color:black">research program and complement ongoing collaborative and interdisciplinary research<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSans;color:black">in the Department of Geosciences and the University. Teaching duties may include<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSans;color:black">introductory hydrogeology, field camp, and upper division undergraduate or graduate<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSans;color:black">courses in the candidate's field of interest.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSans-Bold;color:black">Minimum qualifications:
</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSans;color:black">A doctoral degree in geology or a related discipline conferred<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSans;color:black">by the start of employment. A demonstrated ability to teach hydrology or hydrogeology<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSans;color:black">at the senior/graduate level and additional graduate courses and demonstrated ability to<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSans;color:black">develop an independent, externally funded research program.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSans-Bold;color:black">Preferred qualifications:
</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSans;color:black">Research that incorporates aspects of field-based<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSans;color:black">hydrogeology. A publishing record in refereed journals and demonstrated funding<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSans;color:black">capabilities. Preference will be given to applicants who will complement or enhance the<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSans;color:black">existing research and teaching areas of the Department of Geosciences and affiliated<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSans;color:black">centers and programs. Relevant research sub-fields include (but are not limited to):<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSans;color:black">groundwater availability and water quality, contaminant hydrology, ecohydrology,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSans;color:black">Critical Zone hydrology (both surface and subsurface), hydrogeologic system response<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSans;color:black">to evolving climate regimes, and the impact of humans and climate on the water cycle.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSans-Bold;color:black">Application information:
</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSans;color:black">For a complete position announcement and information<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSans;color:black">regarding how to apply, visit
</span><span style="font-family:LiberationSans;color:blue">https://jobs.uark.edu/hr/postings/35485<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSans;color:black">To be considered for the position, applicants must submit a cover letter/letter of<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSans;color:black">application, a curriculum vita and three statements, each less than 2 pages long. First, a<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSans;color:black">research statement should describe the candidate’s research program, and research<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSans;color:black">priorities as a faculty member. Second, a teaching statement should describe the<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSans;color:black">candidate’s teaching background and philosophy, as well as priorities as a faculty<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSans;color:black">member. Third, an inclusion statement should focus on how the applicant plans to foster<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSans;color:black">inclusiveness, contribute to an equitable scholarly community, and help students from<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSans;color:black">diverse backgrounds succeed. A list of three professional references (name, title, email<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSans;color:black">address, and contact number) willing to provide letters of reference will be requested<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSans;color:black">during the application process. The letters should address the research and teaching<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSans;color:black">experiences of the applicant. Letters will be requested from the references provided for<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSans;color:black">all finalists selected for an interview. All applications must be submitted electronically at<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSans;color:black">https://******. Questions regarding this position (but not applications) may be addressed<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSans;color:black">to the committee chair, Dr. John Shaw (shaw84@uark.edu). Completed applications<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSans;color:black">received by September 1, 2019 will be assured full consideration. Late applications will<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSans;color:black">be reviewed as necessary to fill the position.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSans-Italic;color:black">The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution committed to achieving<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSans-Italic;color:black">diversity in its faculty. Therefore, the University is especially interested in applications<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSans-Italic;color:black">from qualified candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our academic<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSans-Italic;color:black">departments. The University welcomes applications without regard to race/color, sex,<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSans-Italic;color:black">gender, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status,<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSans-Italic;color:black">protected veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSans-Italic;color:black">identity or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSans-Italic;color:black">Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSans-Italic;color:black">of employment. All applicant information is subject to public disclosure under the<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSans-Italic;color:black">Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.</span></i><o:p></o:p></p>
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