The Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences (EPS) and the Institute of Meteoritics (IOM) at the University of New Mexico invites applications for an Open Rank faculty position in the field of Earth and Planetary Materials to begin in August 2025. This is a full-time, Open Rank professorship focusing on the petrology or mineral physics of the Earth and/or other planets.  Applicants must have a PhD in Geoscience, Planetary Science, or a related field by date of appointment. For best consideration, all application materials must be received by December 16, 2024.

Ideally the successful candidate’s research will align well with a number exciting current and future activities supported by NASA and NSF such as the Artemis Program and Mars Exploration Program, as well as relevant activities outlined in “Vision for NSF Earth Sciences 2020-2030: Earth in Time”. The Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences has a fulltime tenured/tenure track faculty of 13 and offers undergraduate degrees in Earth and Planetary Sciences and Environmental Science, and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Earth and Planetary Sciences. The Institute of Meteoritics, founded in 1944, was one of the first institutions in the world devoted to the study of meteorites, and its scientists carry out research on planetary materials, solar system formation and evolution, and participate in NASA missions of exploration. EPS and IOM facilities and instrumentation are located on the UNM Main Campus and feature EPMA, SIMS, SEM, TEM, FIB, x-ray diffraction and tomography, radiogenic isotope, stable isotope, noble gas isotope, and analytical chemistry laboratories.

Applications must demonstrate evidence of research and teaching experience in Earth and Planetary materials, petrology, or mineral physics.  The new faculty member will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in petrology, mineral physics, or planetary science, supervise master and doctoral students (including comprehensive exams), and contribute to core, required undergraduate and graduate courses.

Minimum

a.) Ph.D. in Geoscience, Planetary Science, or closely related field by start date of appointment

Preferred

1. Strength in teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels
2. Demonstrated publication record in peer-reviewed journals
3. Evidence or potential to establish a vigorous and externally funded research program
4. Ability to mentor diverse students at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels
5. Ability to contribute to other research and/or teaching areas in the department
6. A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities

To apply, please access the University of New Mexico’s online application system at https://unm.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/18/home/requisition/31368?c=unm and apply for posting requisition #31368.  Only applications submitted through this website can be considered. Applicants should pay extra attention to the “Special Instructions to Applicants,” which detail all of the required elements that must accompany the application. A complete application consists of a cover letter describing the applicant’s qualifications as they relate to the minimum and preferred criteria (e.g., research agenda, teaching ability, commitment to success of diverse students, etc.); a current curriculum vita (please include email address and telephone number); a one-page teaching statement; and a one-page research statement. Applicants who are appointed to a UNM faculty position are required to provide an official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements prior to their initial employment with UNM.

For best consideration, all required application materials must be received by December 16, 2024 We will only consider complete applications. The position will remain open until filled. Inquiries about the position should be directed to the search committee co-chairs Dr. Carl Agee (agee@unm.edu) and Dr. Tobias Fischer (fischer@unm.edu), or department chair Dr. Joe Galewsky (galewsky@unm.edu).  Inquiries about the online application process can be directed to the Search coordinator, Paula Pascetti (pascetti@unm.edu). The University of New Mexico is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply including women, minorities, and those from underrepresented groups.