<div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><span id="gmail-docs-internal-guid-a4c0f93f-7fff-1c3f-d962-53d0ca9adae0"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:center;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Faculty Position in Earth Science</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:6pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">The</span><a href="http://www.d.umn.edu/dees/index.html" style="text-decoration-line:none"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,255);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences</span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> at the</span><a href="http://www.d.umn.edu/" style="text-decoration-line:none"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,255);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">University of Minnesota Duluth</span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> anticipates hiring a Spring semester term visiting faculty appointment to begin January 6, 2022 and end May 22, 2022. We seek a broad-based earth scientist who will teach two courses that help fill our curricular needs, including Introduction to Geology and Earth Systems, and </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">a choice of</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> a </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(60,64,67);font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">core course in solid earth geology (Earth’s Dynamic Interior), a mineral-resources related elective, or an advanced elective (see list of advanced electives in the department on pages 155-157 of the </span><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KVIFcI9AO5SbF2G_iZx9LlKoytVQcn-c/view" style="text-decoration-line:none"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Course Catalog</span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(60,64,67);font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">)</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">.  </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(60,64,67);font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">We welcome candidates who seek to incorporate elements of environmental justice into their courses. </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">The position has the potential to be extended to a second year if the successful candidate can teach structural geology with a lab in the 2022-2023 academic year.  Appointment at the Visiting Assistant Professor level is preferred and requires the completion of a PhD, however, applicants with appropriate qualifications who are still ABD may be considered. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:6pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Required qualifications for the position are: 1) completion of a Ph.D. or ABD status in earth science or related field by January 06, 2022, from a regionally-accredited university or equivalent program; 2) experience in teaching, which may include teaching assistantships.  Preferred qualifications are: 1) Ph.D. in earth science or related field 2) at least one semester teaching college courses as lead instructor, 3) experience with course development, 4) experience in integrating themes of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and social justice in teaching.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:6pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Duluth is a vibrant small city with exceptional outdoor, recreational and cultural opportunities. We offer BA and BS degrees in Geological Sciences and Environmental Science and an MS in Earth Sciences. Detailed information about our undergraduate and graduate programs is available at</span><a href="http://www.d.umn.edu/dees/index.html" style="text-decoration-line:none"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,255);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">www.d.umn.edu/dees/index.html</span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds. We encourage applications from members of groups traditionally underrepresented in the sciences. We also seek evidence of commitment to diversity and inclusion from our candidates.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:6pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV with a list of three professional references, a teaching statement, and a diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) statement. The DEI statement should address the applicant’s commitment to and experience fostering inclusion, equity, justice, and diversity in higher education.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:6pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Pending a formal job posting by the University, review of applications is expected to begin on September 7th, and will continue until the position is filled. The position will be posted in early August. For further information regarding this position, please contact Christina Gallup (<a href="mailto:cgallup@d.umn.edu">cgallup@d.umn.edu</a>).</span></p><div><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><br></span></div></span><div><br></div>-- <br><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><b>Christina Gallup (she, her)</b><br>Associate Professor</div><div>Director of Undergraduate Studies, Environmental Science program<br>Dept. of Earth and Environmental Sciences<br>University of Minnesota Duluth</div><div>1114 Kirby Dr., 229 HH<br>Duluth, MN  55812<br>(218) 726-8984<br></div><div><br></div><div><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;font-size:14.6667px">UEA Member: retaining faculty = retaining students; fighting for fair wages, fighting for equitable working conditions for term faculty, fighting for equitable representation; end exploitation; stronger together; because it’s your Union.</span><br></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>