[ES_JOBS_NET] Assistant/Associate Professor Geological Sciences (Geological Engineering), University of Nevada Reno

[Christine Wiedinmyer]

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Assistant/Associate Professor Geological Sciences (Geological Engineering)



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Job Description

The Department of Geological Sciences and Engineering (DGSE) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professorship in Geological Engineering (GE). The level is to be determined by the Department and will be comparable to their experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. We offers BS, MS, and PhD degrees in Geology, Geophysics, Hydrogeology (interdisciplinary graduate program), and Geological Engineering (Geo-engineering PhD). Applicants must have a PhD and demonstrate commitment to both undergraduate and graduate instruction in the GE program as well as development of an externally-funded program of research in their specialty. Preference will be given to candidates with at least one degree in Geological, Civil, or Environmental Engineering, with a specialization that strengthens our GE program. The undergraduate degree program in GE is ABET-accredited and the position requires assisting in the ongoing accreditation process and in continued development of the educational objectives of the GE program. The position also requires the ability to teach courses within the GE curriculum which demonstrate the relationship between geology and engineering. The applicant's resume should reflect the ability to fit into a quality GE program within a department that combines the geosciences and engineering. Although not required of applicants, successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering exam or professional engineering registration will be advantageous.

Required Qualifications

Applicants must have been awarded a doctorate degree in a geoscience or engineering field by the time of hire (July 1, 2019) and demonstrate the potential to establish a teaching and research program with international recognition. Excellent communication skills, established record of publication commensurate with the applicant's career stage, commitment to teaching, and ability to attract external funding are essential.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates with at least one degree in Geological, Civil, or Environmental Engineering and those with FE exam or PE registration.

Compensation Grade

Assistant Professor Rank II

Associate Professor Rank III

Total Compensation

The total compensation package includes a negotiable competitive salary, moving allowance (if applicable), a rich retirement plan, health insurance options that include dental and vision, life insurance, long-term disability, along with many other benefits. Additionally, there is a grant-in-aid educational benefit for faculty and dependents.  For more information, please visit: https://www.unr.edu/hr/benefits

Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program

The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples' professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada.

Department Information

The Department is part of the Mackay School of Earth Sciences and Engineering, which also includes two additional teaching Departments, Mining and Metallurgical Engineering and Geography, and two state-funded Earth Science units, the Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology and the Nevada Seismological Laboratory. DGSE faculty are an integral part of the interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Hydrologic Sciences. More information about the Department can be found at http://www.unr.edu/geology. Information specifically related to GE and ABET accreditation can be found at https://www.unr.edu/science/academic-departments/geological-sciences-and-engineering/geological-engineering-accreditation.

Contact Information

Sharee Williams at (775) 682-8795 or shareew at unr.edu<mailto:shareew at unr.edu>

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