Lecturer in Geophysics
Position overviewSalary range: The salary range for this position is $120,000-$290,000. “Off-scale salaries” and other components of pay, i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions, qualifications, and experience. The Louise H. Kellogg Endowed Chair may provide additional funding to support the endowed chair holder in areas of teaching, research, and outreach directly related to the purpose of the endowment.
Application WindowOpen date: August 25, 2023 Next review date: Wednesday, Feb 28, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Final date: Sunday, Jun 30, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Position descriptionThe Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at the University of California, Davis, seeks an outstanding faculty member for the Louise H. Kellogg Endowed Chair in Geophysics. This chair will be appointed at the associate or full professor levels and is open applicants from all areas of Earth and planetary geophysics. The Louise H. Kellogg Endowed Chair in Geophysics honors the memory of an inspiring scientist, mentor, and leader, dedicated to increasing equity, inclusion, and diversity throughout the scientific community. The appointee is expected to develop and maintain a vigorous externally funded research program, to engage students through teaching and mentoring at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and to provide visionary leadership that enriches and expands scientific excellence in the geophysics community and beyond. The successful candidate will be appointed as an academic year (9 month) tenured faculty at the appropriate level and must have a Ph.D. or equivalent in Earth and planetary sciences or a related field, and a least 5 years of relevant professional experience following award of the Ph.D. Initial Deadline for applications is February 28, 2024. Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Application packages must be submitted online through UC Recruit via the job listing https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF05891 and must include the following documents: Reference Checks for Finalists QualificationsBasic qualifications (required at time of application)
Candidates must have a Ph.D. or equivalent in Earth and Planetary Sciences or a related field. Candidate must have at least 5 years of relevant professional experience following award of the Ph.D. Candidates must show evidence of an ability to develop and maintain a vigorous externally funded research program. Candidates must show evidence of engaging students through effective teaching and mentoring at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Candidates must show evidence of providing leadership within the Earth and Planetary Sciences community, or in other related communities. Candidates must demonstrate potential to provide service to the department, university and profession. Application RequirementsDocument requirements
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