[ES_JOBS_NET] Geology and Geological Engineering - Open-Rank Faculty Position in Crustal Processes, Colorado School of Mines

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GEOLOGY AND GEOLOGICAL ENGINEERING, CRUSTAL PROCESSES - OPEN RANK FACULTY

Job no: 494023
Work type: Tenure/Tenure Track Faculty
Location: Golden
Categories: Geology & Geological Engineering, Faculty
(Academic/Research/Teaching)

Position Title:

Geology and Geological Engineering - Open-Rank Faculty Position in Crustal
Processes

Job Description:

The Department of Geology and Geological Engineering at the Colorado School
of Mines (Mines) invites applications for a tenure/tenure-track position in
Crustal Processes open at all ranks (Assistant, Associate, Full Professor).

Our mission at Mines is to address the challenge of creating a sustainable
global society by educating the next generation of geoscientists, engineers
and leaders and by expanding the frontiers of knowledge through fundamental
and applied research. We seek enthusiastic candidates who demonstrate the
potential to develop interdisciplinary collaborations in our Department,
across campus, and with research partners throughout Colorado and beyond. We
are especially interested in candidates with a passion to advance the
University's and Department's commitment to diversity and who are committed
to contributing to an inclusive and collegial environment.

The Department of Geology and Geological Sciences welcomes applications from
candidates who have expertise in Crustal Processes. Areas of expertise
include, but are not limited to, the mineralogy, petrology, and geochemistry
of Earth and planetary materials, the study and exploration of mineral
resources, including space resources, and/or fluid-rock-mineral-melt
interactions. The successful candidate is encouraged to develop
collaborative, cross-disciplinary research at Mines that is aligned with the
University's and Department's focus on Earth, Energy & Environment. A PhD is
required at the time of hire.

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will teach at the undergraduate and graduate
levels, supervise graduate research and thesis projects, establish and grow
a quality publication record, and develop a strong externally funded program
that supports applied and/or fundamental research. Teaching responsibilities
will ideally include undergraduate course topics such as mineralogy,
petrology, and/or geochemistry and graduate courses in the candidate's
specialty. The candidate is also encouraged to develop courses for on-line
delivery and to successfully recruit and mentor a diverse group of students.

About the Department:

This is an auspicious time to join the Department of Geology and Geological
Engineering and become an important part of our future. Currently, the
Department has 20 tenured/tenure-track, 1 teaching faculty, and 9 research
faculty, 43% of whom are women and 10% of whom are minorities. We also have
3 staff who support the mission of our department. This cadre of
professionals supports approximately 140 undergraduate students and 160
graduate students. The Department offers an ABET-accredited B.S. in
Geological Engineering, and several M.S. and Ph.D. degrees are offered in
the department and through interdisciplinary programs at Mines, including
Geology, Geological Engineering, Hydrologic Sciences and Engineering,
Geochemistry, and Underground Construction and Tunnel Engineering, as well
as several non-thesis/Professional M.S. degrees. More information can be
found at  <http://www.mines.edu/> www.mines.edu and
<https://geology.mines.edu/> https://geology.mines.edu/. In addition, the
Subsurface Frontiers initiative with the USGS will bring a new building on
campus by 2022 to house USGS geoscientists and their laboratories, together
with a number of Mines faculty, researchers, and laboratories. This
initiative is part of Mines' broader Frontiers Initiative that includes the
Space Resources program ( <https://space.mines.edu/>
https://space.mines.edu/).

About Mines and Golden, CO:

Colorado School of Mines is known globally for the quality of its graduates,
the success of its alumni, and its unique expertise in topics related to
earth, energy and the environment. Mines produces industry-ready scientists
and engineers who are known for their work ethic, problem-solving
capabilities and ability to work in teams. Mines graduates are in great
demand by companies and government entities around the world and are
involved in solving major technical and societal challenges of our times.

Mines' core values include Inquiry and Innovation, Inspiration, Challenge,
Openness, Respect, Diversity, Compassion, and Collaboration. Each of these
values facilitates our shared success, and the advancement of Mines and its
mission. By our example and encouragement, we seek to foster these values
throughout our community, and especially among our students, so as to
inspire them to pursue excellence in our shared lives of inquiry and
innovation. For more information please visit
<https://www.mines.edu/president/planning/>
https://www.mines.edu/president/planning/.

The University has several initiatives aimed at enhancing teaching and the
student experience, including our exceptional Trefny Innovative Instruction
Center, which supports best practices for teaching and learning on campus (
<https://trefnycenter.mines.edu/> https://trefnycenter.mines.edu/). Our
Center for Entrepreneurship and Education supports students and faculty to
change the world through innovative thinking and entrepreneurial pursuits (
<https://innovation.mines.edu/> https://innovation.mines.edu/). The Mines
community has developed a strategic plan for Diversity, Inclusion, and
Access that supports a wide range of activities, including inclusive hiring,
inclusivity in the classroom, cultivating a respectful and compassionate
campus culture, family friendly programming and polices, expanding pathways
for success, and ensuring shared responsibility (
<https://www.mines.edu/about/diversity-and-inclusion/>
https://www.mines.edu/about/diversity-and-inclusion/).

Mines is located in picturesque Golden, in the foothills of the Rockies, 15
miles west of Denver and 20 miles south of Boulder. We are well known for
the abundance of outdoor recreational opportunities and a prominent and
growing network of collaborating agencies/laboratories (e.g., U. S.
Geological Survey (USGS), National Renewable Energy Lab, National Center for
Atmospheric Research) and associated industries that support and serve
various fields of geosciences.

How to Apply:

Review of applications will begin on January 2, 2020 and will continue until
the position is filled. The application must include:  

1.        a curriculum vitae

2.        a cover letter expressing interest in the position with names and
contact information for at least 3 references

3.        statement of research (3 pages maximum) 

4.        statement of teaching (1 page)

5.        statement of contributions to diversity and inclusion (1 page) 

Research Statement: Please describe how your research relates to and
complements research activities and expertise in the Department and at
Mines, its expected impact, current or future connections to industry,
private and government organizations, and/or opportunities for
entrepreneurship. Please describe any transdisciplinary aspects of your
research and how they would complement and strengthen interdisciplinary
programs in the Department and at Mines. For more information about research
endeavors and opportunities, please visit  <https://research.mines.edu/>
https://research.mines.edu/.

Teaching Statement: Mines is committed to offering dynamic instruction at
the undergraduate and graduate levels, including non-thesis/professional MS
programs. We are also invested in offering high quality on-line instruction.
In addition to your teaching philosophy and experience, please describe any
experience and/or interest you have in on-line education.

Diversity and Inclusivity Statement: Mines is committed to access,
inclusion, and diversity. For more information and to read the Strategic
Plan for Diversity, Access and Inclusion, visit
<https://www.mines.edu/about/diversity-and-inclusion/>
https://www.mines.edu/about/diversity-and-inclusion/. Your diversity and
inclusivity statement should describe your past experience and proposed
activities to advance access, inclusion, and diversity at Mines.

Total Rewards:

Starting salary will be determined by the qualifications of the selected
applicant balanced with departmental budget availability, internal salary
equity considerations, and available market information. Mines provides an
attractive benefits package including fully paid health and dental
insurance. Part of Mines' mission is to create a family-friendly environment
supported through our dependent tuition benefits, parental leave benefits,
and dependent care assistance plan, as well as in special events, camps, and
programming. For more information visit:
<https://www.mines.edu/human-resources/family-at-mines/> family.mines.edu

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