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<p class="MsoNormal">Please distribute the following ad to the es_jobs_net subscription list. Thank you!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Department of Geological Sciences, The University of Alabama<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt">The Department of Geological Sciences at The University of Alabama (UA) invites applications for the endowed Loper Professorship. The position will be filled at the rank of Full or Associate Professor beginning August 16, 2023.
We seek a colleague who will complement/enhance our existing research strengths, which include
</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#222222">geochemistry, geophysics, hydrogeology, paleoclimate, paleontology, petrology, planetary science, sedimentology, stratigraphy, structural geology, tectonics, and volcanology. While applications from all areas
of the geosciences are welcomed, highly productive researchers with expertise in critical minerals, hydroclimate modeling, geomicrobiology/biogeochemistry, or ‘big data’ geoscience applications are particularly encouraged to apply.
</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt">The successful candidate will be expected to bring a vigorous, externally funded research program with national/international visibility to UA and to offer graduate courses within their discipline.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt">UA is a Carnegie R-1 public research university, with an enrollment of more than 38,000 students. Research collaboration and innovation at UA is fostered by the on-campus presence of the NOAA National Water Center (</span><a href="http://www.water.noaa.gov/about/nwc"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">www.water.noaa.gov/about/nwc</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt">),
the Geological Survey of Alabama (</span><a href="http://www.gsa.state.al.us"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">www.gsa.state.al.us</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt">), the Alabama Water Institute (</span><a href="http://www.ovpred.ua.edu/alabama-water-institute"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">www.ovpred.ua.edu/alabama-water-institute</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt">),
the <span style="color:black;background:white">Cooperative Institute for Research to<b>
</b>Operations in Hydrology (</span></span><a href="https://news.ua.edu/2022/04/ua-awarded-360-million-to-lead-national-water-effort/"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;background:white">https://news.ua.edu/2022/04/ua-awarded-360-million-to-lead-national-water-effort/</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;background:white">),</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt">
and the planned state-of-the-art science and engineering USGS Hydrologic Instrumentation Facility (</span><a href="https://news.ua.edu/2022/01/ua-partners-with-usgs-to-build-hydrologic-instrumentation-facility/"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">https://news.ua.edu/2022/01/ua-partners-with-usgs-to-build-hydrologic-instrumentation-facility/</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt">).
Available research infrastructure includes the Alabama Supercomputing Authority (</span><a href="http://www.asc.edu/"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">www.asc.edu/</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt">), the Alabama Analytical Research Center (</span><a href="https://aarc.ua.edu/"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">aarc.ua.edu/</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt">)
and the Dauphin Island Sea Lab (</span><a href="https://www.disl.org/about/location-facilities"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">https://www.disl.org/about/location-facilities</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt">). Applicants can learn more about the
UA Geological Sciences Department at </span><a href="http://www.geo.ua.edu"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">www.geo.ua.edu</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt">.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:14.0pt;mso-line-height-rule:exactly"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Applications must be submitted through
</span><a href="https://facultyjobs.ua.edu/"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:windowtext;text-decoration:none">https://facultyjobs.ua.edu/</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> and should include: (1) a cover letter describing the candidate’s qualifications
and their commitment to fostering an inclusive university community, (2) a full curriculum vitae, (3) a research statement highlighting the candidate’s accomplishments and future plans, (4) a teaching statement describing the candidate’s teaching philosophy
and methods, and (5) the names, affiliations, and email addresses of three referees who will provide confidential letters of recommendation.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt">Applications will be reviewed beginning January 2, 2023 but will be accepted until the position is filled. Questions about the endowed Loper Professorship position or the application process should be directed to Rona Donahoe
(</span><a href="mailto:rdonahoe@ua.edu"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">rdonahoe@ua.edu</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt">; 205-348-1879), search committee chair.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;background:white">UA is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national
origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, and will not be discriminated against because
of their protected status. Applicants to and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information can be found at
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www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf</a> and
<a href="http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf">
www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf</a>.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#990000">Dr. Rona J. Donahoe</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black"> |
</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black">Professor of Environmental Geochemistry</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#51575B"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black">Co-Chair of the Academic Affairs Committee and Past President<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black">University of Alabama Faculty Senate<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black">Chair, Committee on University Committees<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black">Chair, Loper Professorship Search Committee<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black">Department of Geological Sciences
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<a href="https://www.ua.edu/"><span style="color:maroon">The University of Alabama</span></a><br>
2036 Bevill Building<br>
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0338<br>
Office <a href="tel:205-348-1879"><span style="color:black">205-348-1879</span></a>
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<a href="mailto:rdonahoe@ua.edu"><span style="color:black">rdonahoe@ua.edu</span></a>
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