[ES_JOBS_NET] Assistant Professor position in solid Earth geophysics at University of Missouri

[Appold, Martin]

The Department of Geological Sciences at the University of Missouri invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the broad area of Solid Earth Geophysics.  Potential areas of research interest could include, but are not limited to, seismology, geomagnetism, tectonophysics, geodesy, geodynamics, planetary geology, and shallow geophysics (e.g., critical zone).  Applicants using modern observational techniques and/or computational methods (e.g., machine learning or artificial intelligence, geospatial statistics) are encouraged.  This position has an anticipated Fall, 2025 start.  A Ph.D. in geophysics or a related area is required.  The successful candidate will be expected to teach across the curriculum, including introductory geophysics and courses within their expertise, and to build an externally funded research program that complements the department's existing strengths in tectonics, petrology/geochemistry, and paleobiology.  Applicants will be evaluated on their ability to conduct independent research and effectively teach students across the curriculum at the graduate and undergraduate levels.  Information about our department and our undergraduate and graduate curricula can be found at https://geology.missouri.edu/.

Our department occupies a building dedicated to Geological Sciences and houses numerous analytical facilities [https://geology.missouri.edu/research-facilities] including a new X-ray Tomographic and Scanning Electron Microscopy laboratory [https://research.missouri.edu/x-ray-microanalysis/].  Faculty have access to a newly updated storage and computing system on campus that includes a high-power computing cluster with 14,000-CPU.  A wide variety of other research instrumentation is available elsewhere on campus, including at the Research Reactor [https://www.murr.missouri.edu/], the Materials Science and Engineering Institute [https://msei.missouri.edu/] the NextGen Center [https://precisionhealth.missouri.edu/], and at other research core facilities [https://research.missouri.edu/cores].

About the University and Columbia, Missouri
The University of Missouri (also known as Mizzou or MU) is located in Columbia, Missouri.  As Missouri's largest public research university, Mizzou has an enrollment of ~30,000 students, is a Research I designated institution, is a member of the Association of American Universities, and is the flagship campus of the four-campus University of Missouri system.  Mizzou is one of only five universities nationwide with law, medicine, veterinary medicine, and a nuclear research reactor on one campus.

With a population of ~128,000, Columbia is located midway between Missouri's largest cities, St. Louis and Kansas City.  Money magazine, Fortune magazine, U.S. News & World Report, and others have named Columbia one of the best places in the United States to live and among the top 10 college towns because of its high quality of life.  Columbia is home to nationally renowned public schools, including two top-ranked high schools.  The city provides many opportunities for art, culture, and music enthusiasts, and has been recognized as a bike-friendly community with many parks and trails.

To apply
Please apply online at: https://hr.missouri.edu/job-openings (Job Opening ID - 53268).  Use the online application to upload (i) a letter of application that describes your teaching and research experience; (ii) a curriculum vitae; (iii) a statement describing research and teaching interests and a plan for attracting students, including students from demographic groups who traditionally have been  underrepresented in the geological sciences; (iv) a rank-ordered list of five potential referees.  We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success.  Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement.  This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.  In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research and engagement.


Applicants may contact Dr. Martin Appold, the Chair of the Search Committee (appoldm at missouri.edu<mailto:appoldm at missouri.edu>), with questions about the job duties.  Please contact Andrew Longley (Andrew.longley at umsystem.edu<mailto:Andrew.longley at umsystem.edu>) with any questions about the application process.  Review of application materials will begin January 6, 2025.  To ensure full consideration, applications should be complete by this date.  The position will remain open until filled.

This position is eligible for University benefits.  The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts.  For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at http://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo.



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Martin Appold, Professor
Department of Geological Sciences
101 Geological Sciences Bldg.
University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO  65211-1380  USA

Phone:  1-573-882-4508
Fax:  1-573-882-5458
E-mail:  appoldm at missouri.edu<mailto:appoldm at missouri.edu>
Web page:  https://geology.missouri.edu/people/appold
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