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Harvard University Tenure-Track Professor in Earth’s Surface Processes in Cambridge, Massachusetts
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Title Tenure-Track Professor in Earth’s Surface Processes
School Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Department/Area Earth and Planetary Sciences
Position Description
The Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences ( EPS ) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in surface processes that influence the solid Earth. These processes are broadly defined and include volcanism, geomorphology, hydrology, cryosphere studies and natural and anthropogenic interactions with land surfaces. Possible approaches include field, laboratory, computational, and theoretical studies. We seek to attract an individual who will establish an innovative research program and teach both undergraduate and graduate students.
Basic Qualifications
A doctorate or terminal degree in a field of science related to Earth’s surface processes is required by the expected start date of July 1, 2025.
Additional Qualifications
We also seek candidates who have a strong commitment to teaching. The Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences celebrates the multiple dimensions of diversity that each member of our community offers, including diversity of background, perspective, and lived experience. We strongly welcome applications from persons from underrepresented groups.
Special Instructions
Please submit applications online at: https://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/14208
Required materials include:
Cover letter
Curriculum Vitae
Teaching/advising statement that describes your philosophy and practices as well as your approach to creating a learning environment in which students are encouraged to ask questions and share their ideas
Research statement
Service statement describing efforts to strengthen academic communities
Names and contact information of 3-5 referees, who will be asked by a system-generated email to upload a letter of recommendation once your application has been submitted. Three letters of recommendation are required, and the application is considered complete only when at least three letters have been received. At least one letter must come from someone who has not served as your undergraduate, graduate, or postdoctoral advisor.
Up to 4 representative publications
Applications will be reviewed starting December 3, 2024.
Contact Information
Further information about the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences is available at http://www.eps.harvard.edu/. Address questions about the position to Professor Jerry Mitrovica (jxm@eps.harvard.edu) and about the application process to Emily Bowman (ebowman@fas.harvard.edu).
Contact Email ebowman@fas.harvard.edu
Equal Opportunity Employer
Harvard University is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law.
Minimum Number of References Required 3
Maximum Number of References Allowed 5
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