Assistant Professor of Geology (pos #86373) - University of Hawai'i : Job Details

Salary: See Position DescriptionLocation : Hilo, HIJob Type: Full-Time PermanentJob Number: 2024-01307Department: University of Hawai'i at HiloDivision: College of Natural and Health Sciences - Geology/GeophysicsOpening Date: 06/06/2024Closing Date: ContinuousPosition Number:: 86373DescriptionTitle: Assistant Professor of GeologyPosition Number: 86373Hiring Unit: College of Natural & Health Sciences (CNHS)Location: UH-HiloDate Posted: June 6, 2024Closing Date: Continuous recruitment, first review August 30, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled.Salary Information: Commensurate with qualification and experienceMonthly Type: 9-monthTenure-Track: Tenure-TrackFull Time/Part Time: Full-timeTemporary/Permanent: PermanentOther Conditions: Appointment to begin approximately January 2025, pending position clearance and availability of funding. Duties and Responsibilities:The Department of Geology at the University of Hawai?i at Hilo (UH Hilo) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level. We are seeking applicants who will integrate place-based teaching and research expertise in geologic hazards and risk relevant to our location on the Island of Hawai?i.The successful candidate should demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching and research at the undergraduate level, including working with students from a variety of backgrounds and those from traditionally underrepresented groups. The successful candidate should be a collaborative investigator who will develop a research program that involves undergraduate students and augments the current expertise within the department. The ideal applicant will also be able to teach a broad range of courses throughout our curriculum including the development of new courses in geologic hazards and risk assessment with relevance to local communities. The UH Hilo Geology Department offers bachelor's degrees in geology (BS and BA). In addition, the Geology Department serves as the home department for the BA degree in Natural Sciences. The department houses a teaching laboratory in petrology and a geoarchaeology lab with a ThermoNoran Quant'X EDXRF, a Phillips SEM with WDS and EDS, and an FTIR. Faculty also have access to facilities elsewhere on campus including an ICP and other instruments housed in the UH Hilo Analytical Laboratory, the UH Hilo Spatial Data and Analysis Laboratory, and a PulseEKKO ground penetrating radar. Faculty are encouraged to take advantage of the department's collaborative relationship with the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO), Center for the Study of Active Volcanoes (CSAV), and/or other local collaborators outside of the University. More information about the Department of Geology can be found at Duties and Responsibilities

• Teaching duties include a variety of introductory geology courses and labs, and upper-level specialty courses in the successful candidate's areas of expertise. UH Hilo requires teaching the equivalent of three courses per semester, with the remainder of the workload devoted to scholarly activity and service.
• Advise students and contribute to student retention and recruitment efforts.
• Curriculum and program development in geology and natural sciences.
• Engage in research or equivalent scholarship.
• Perform service to the university, community, and/or profession.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctorate in geology or a related field from an accredited university at the time of appointment.
• Teaching experience in geology at the college level.

• Active research activities as evidenced by peer-reviewed publication within the last five years.
• High-quality communication skills as demonstrated by articulate cover letter and curriculum vitae that details how the candidate meets the minimum and desired qualifications.

Desirable Qualifications

• Demonstrated record of high-quality undergraduate instruction.
• Evidence of the ability to teach courses in geology that will augment existing teaching capabilities as outlined in the section on duties and responsibilities.
• Experience working with a diverse student body or integrating perspectives of Indigenous peoples into science teaching.
• Experience in recruitment and retention of students.
• Experience or interest in being an advisor or mentor for undergraduate student research.
• Active research program that involves collaborative activities.
• Evidence of research that incorporates volcanic landscapes or a research program that will leverage the local geology.

Pay range: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. To Apply: Click on the Apply button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach each required document. A complete application must include: 1) a cover letter addressing the ability to perform the stated duties and specifically explaining how minimum and desirable qualifications are met, and which summarizes how relevant teaching and research experience would complement the current expertise within the department; 2) a current curriculum vitae clearly listing courses that have been taught in the past; 3) one-to-two page statement of teaching philosophy, including evidence of high-quality teaching; 4) one-to-two page statement of research goals; 5) one-page diversity statement; 6) three (3) current professional references (including names, affiliations, addresses, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers); 7) academic transcripts showing degrees and course work appropriate for this position (copies are acceptable, however, official transcripts are required prior to employment). Please do not include any self-identifying photos; please redact references to Social Security number and birthdates on transcript copies. All requested documents/information become the property of the University. All minimum qualifications must be met by the time of hire. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Failure to submit all required documents and reference information shall deem an application to be incomplete. Inquiries: Dr. Steven Lundblad; EEO/AA, Clery Act, ADAThe University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, genetic information, marital status, breastfeeding, income assignment for child support, arrest and court record (except as permissible under State law), sexual orientation, domestic or sexual violence victim status, national guard absence, or status as a covered veteran. For more information or inquiries regarding these policies, please refer to the following link: Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks. In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawai'i may be viewed at: or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office. In accordance with Article 10 of the unit 08 collective bargaining agreement, bargaining unit members receive priority consideration for APT job vacancies. As a result, external or non-BU 08 applicants may not be considered for some APT vacancies. BU 08 members with re-employment rights or priority status are responsible for informing the hiring unit of their status. Accommodation Request: The University of Hawai'i complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. For further information, please refer to the following link: