[ES_JOBS_NET] Assistant Professor in Earth and Environmental Science, University of Nevada Las Vegas, Department of Geoscience, College of Science [R0145122].

[Matthew Lachniet]

ROLE of the POSITION

The Department of Geoscience at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV)
invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Earth and
Environmental Science. We seek outstanding scholars that will establish an
innovative research program in water resources at the intersection of
geology and hydrology. We are especially interested in applicants who
provide synergy with existing Departmental research activities in arid
zones, including the recent cluster hire in the broad topic of
Sustainability in Arid Lands. In addition to developing an externally
funded research program, candidates will be expected to teach graduate and
undergraduate level courses in water-related fields and contribute to a
proposed online water resources program.

PROFILE of the DEPARTMENT

The UNLV Geoscience Department currently has 20 Faculty, 150 undergraduate
students, and more than 40 MS/PhD students. The Department hosts multiple
laboratory facilities, including stable isotope, argon geochronology, fluid
inclusion, XRD, multi-collector (MC) ICP-MS, LA-ICP-MS, soils, high
pressure piston cylinder apparatus, electron microprobe and SEMs. In
addition, students and faculty have free access to an array of computing
clusters at the National Supercomputing Institute, which is housed at UNLV.
The UNLV campus is within two hours’ drive of numerous breathtaking
geological sites and is an ideal location for field-based research and
education. UNLV is a Carnegie R1 research institution, ranks among the
nation’s most diverse campuses and has graduate programs rated among the
nation’s top 100, including Geoscience. Diversity, equity, and inclusion
(DEI) are core values at UNLV and in our department. Candidates from
historically under-represented groups are encouraged to apply.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires a PhD from an accredited college or university as
recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council
on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and preferably post-doctoral
experience. Credentials must be obtained prior to the start date.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

PhD in Geology or closely related field in Earth and Environmental Science
from a Geoscience or closely related field; post-doctoral experience is
preferred.

COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY and CAMPUS VALUES

A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness
and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment. They will use
our Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our
Rebel spirit.
SALARY

Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions.

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT UNLV
Competitive total rewards package including:
Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision
Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
No state income tax
Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents

PERKS
Employee recognition and appreciation programs
Connect with colleagues with shared interests
Personal and professional development opportunities
UNLV athletics ticket discounts
Statewide employee purchase program discounts
RebelCard discounts on and off campus
Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
A comprehensive onboarding program, Rebels: Onboard
Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles

HOW TO APPLY
Review of applications will begin January 12, 2025 and continue until the
position is filled.
Application materials must include a 1) cover letter; 2) curriculum vitae;
3) research statement (three-page limit); 4) teaching statement (two-page
limit); 5) a statement of past or potential contributions to diversity,
equity, and inclusion (one-page limit); and 6) contact information for at
least three referees.

Materials should be addressed to Dr. Matthew Lachniet, Search Committee
Chair, and must be submitted through Workday (https://www.unlv.edu/jobs),
as we do not accept emailed materials. For assistance with the application
process, please contact UNLV Human Resources at (702) 895-3504 or
UNLVJobs at unlv.edu.

PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY
Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution comprised
of approximately 30,000 students and more than 3,600 faculty and staff. To
date, UNLV has conferred more than 152,000 degrees, producing more than
130,000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie
Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university
with very high research activity, and is a recipient of the Carnegie
Classification for Community Engagement. The university is committed to
recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, educating the region's
diversifying population and workforce, driving economic activity through
increased research and community partnerships, and creating an academic
health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV
School of Medicine. UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two
satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.

Here at UNLV, we have come together and created one of the most affirmative
and dynamic academic environments in the country. UNLV sits in the top spot
in U.S. News & World Report's annual listing of the nation's most diverse
universities for undergraduates. The university has ranked in the top ten
since the rankings debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show our
commitment to serving our wonderfully diverse population and building the
future for Las Vegas and Nevada.

For more information, visit us on line at: http://www.unlv.edu

EEO/AA STATEMENT
The University of Nevada - Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a
place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a
person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by
others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including
pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations,
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twists), color, or religion (protected classes). Discrimination on the
basis of a protected class, including unlawful harassment, which is a form
of discrimination, is illegal under federal and state law. Where unlawful
discrimination is found to have occurred, UNLV will act to stop the
unlawful discrimination, to prevent its recurrence, to remedy its effects,
and to discipline those responsible. Women, minorities, and veterans are
encouraged to apply.

TITLE IX STATEMENT
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, does not discriminate on the basis of
sex in any education program or activity that it operates.
Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the
Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.) and the
corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The
University’s commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and
activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries
concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Michelle
Sposito, J.D., Title IX Coordinator, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505
S. Maryland Parkway, Box 451062, Las Vegas, NV 89154-1062, Frank and
Estella Beam Hall (BEH) Room 553, Telephone: (702) 895-4055; Email:
titleixcoordinator at unlv.edu, or to The Assistant Secretary of the United
States Department of Education, U.S. Department of Education, Office for
Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202-1100;
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OCR at ed.gov; or to both.

Information pertaining to the University’s grievance procedures and
grievance process, including how to report or file a complaint of sex
discrimination, how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual
harassment, and how the University will respond can be found online at the
Office of Equal Employment & Title IX webpage.
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