Paleomagnetism/Marine Geophysics - Assistant Professor

Faculty Position at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego - Paleomagnetism/Marine Geophysics

The Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego invites applications for a full-time 9-month tenure-track faculty position at the level of Assistant Professor. We seek to attract and retain outstanding, diverse faculty members who integrate observations and methodologies from paleomagnetism/marine geophysics to address research questions in the Earth and planetary sciences. We have a particular interest in strengthening our current expertise in using observations and quantitative analyses to advance the fields of paleomagnetism, marine geodesy, or marine electromagnetism. We encourage candidates whose research will build on existing world class laboratory facilities and marine and sea-going strengths at Scripps, advancing a diverse and collaborative research environment.

The successful candidate will be expected to develop and maintain a vigorous externally funded research program. They will be required to teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels in Earth science at UC San Diego and establish inclusive teaching practices. Supervision and mentoring of diverse graduate students and service to the department, university, and broader discipline will be expected in this role.

Scripps is dedicated to advancing belonging, equity, justice, and accessibility for all who are or wish to be members of our community. Successful candidates must demonstrate a commitment to these principles. Information about Scripps' ongoing diversity efforts may be found here: https://scripps.ucsd.edu/diversity. All candidates who meet the position qualifications will be considered, and we welcome candidates who have followed non-traditional career paths, or who may have achieved excellence in careers outside academia.

• Candidates must possess a Ph.D. or equivalent in paleomagnetism/marine geophysics or a related field at time of application.
• Excellence and innovation in research and scholarship
• Commitment to teaching, mentoring and research training at the undergraduate and graduate level
• Commitment to building equitable and diverse scholarly environment

• 3 letters of reference required

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