[ES_JOBS_NET] Tenure-track position in Petrology and Mineralogy at Williams College

[Mea Cook]

Assistant Professor of Petrology and Mineralogy

The Geosciences Department at Williams College invites applications for a
tenure-track appointment in the broad field of petrology and mineral
sciences, at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning 1 July 2022. We are
a collegial, student-centered department of teacher-scholars, actively
engaged in research and dedicated to broadening participation in the
geosciences. Our department offers diverse courses in modern and
paleo-climate, surface processes, co-evolution of earth and life,
tectonics, and mineralogy/petrology. We seek a colleague who is committed
to inclusive undergraduate education in classroom, lab, and field settings,
and who will develop a vibrant research program that engages a diverse
population of undergraduates.

The successful candidate will teach two to three courses per year,
depending on course size and structure. We seek a scientist in the broad
area of igneous/metamorphic petrology and/or mineralogy who can teach
introductory courses in physical geology and tectonics suitable for a
liberal arts curriculum, and upper-level courses in mineralogy and
igneous/metamorphic petrology. Faculty have broad latitude in developing
their own courses beyond the core curriculum and we would welcome other
solid-earth courses based on the candidate’s interests (for example,
volcanology, tectonic hazards, geochemistry, isotopic approaches to
geological problems, ore/resource geology, or planetary formation). We also
encourage candidates to suggest courses that would cross traditional
disciplinary lines and build dynamic intellectual bridges between
Geosciences and other departments. The successful candidate will build a
research program that includes students, is supported in part by external
funding, and is disseminated via publications.

The Geosciences Department (https://geosciences.williams.edu/) is committed
to providing excellent and inclusive geoscience training for all students
who take our courses, including both majors and those who take our classes
as part of their liberal arts education. Experience and/or demonstrated
commitment to teaching, mentoring and advising a diverse population of
students is essential. Applicants should have a Ph.D. or dissertation
completed by the time of appointment, demonstrated teaching experience, and
plans for a productive research program suitable for undergraduate student
involvement.

We welcome applications from members of groups traditionally
underrepresented and excluded in the geosciences. All offers of employment
are contingent upon completion of a background check. Further information
is available here:
<https://dean-faculty.williams.edu/prospective-faculty/background-check-policy/>
dean-faculty.williams.edu/prospective-faculty/background-check-policy/.
Application Instructions

Candidates must apply via Interfolio (http://apply.interfolio.com/91618).
The application should include 5 components: a cover letter; separate
statements of teaching and research philosophy (each of which should
incorporate specific information on how the activities would include active
efforts to enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion); a curriculum vitae;
and contact information for three references.

Deadline for applications is 1 November 2021. The search committee plans to
conduct online video interviews with semi-finalists in January 2022,
followed by on-campus interviews in February. For questions, please contact
the Department Chair, Dr. Phoebe Cohen at pac3 at williams.edu.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Williams College is a liberal arts institution located in the Berkshire
Hills of western Massachusetts. The college has built its reputation on
outstanding teaching and scholarship and on the academic excellence of its
approximately 2,000 students. Please visit the Williams College website (
http://www.williams.edu <https://www.williams.edu/>).

Beyond meeting fully its legal obligations for non-discrimination, Williams
College is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where
members from all backgrounds can live, learn, and thrive.
Application Resources:

Small Liberal Arts Colleges (or SLAC) like Williams are different than
larger research universities. Here are two resources authored by Williams
College faculty in Math and Biology that may be helpful:

   - https://www.ams.org/journals/notices/201906/rnoti-p855.pdf
   -
   https://www.sciencemag.org/careers/2014/08/getting-hired-liberal-arts-college


-- 
Mea S. Cook
Professor of Geosciences
Willams College
18 Hoxsey Street
Williamstown, MA 01267
Pronouns: she/her
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