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Assistant Professor in Soil Biogeochemistry
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| Job Title | Assistant Professor in Soil Biogeochemistry |
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| Job Description Summary, Duties and Responsibilities, Required Qualifications and Preferred Qualifications | The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by November 15, 2023. Applications received after November 15, 2023, may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs, but are not guaranteed full consideration. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ The Department of Natural Resources Science (NRS) in the College of the Environment and Life Sciences (CELS) at the University of Rhode Island (URI) invites applications for an academic year, tenure-track Assistant Professor position specializing in Soil Biogeochemistry. Anticipated appointment January 2024. URI is the State’s flagship land and sea grant research university located in Kingston, Rhode Island— a beautiful seaside community that is well connected by car and rail about 40 min from Providence, an hour from Boston and 3 hours from New York City. The Natural Resources Science department has 18 full-time faculty members conducting active research programs and numerous staff working in cooperative extension. Our department has over 300 undergraduates majoring in either Environmental Science and Management or Wildlife and Conservation Biology with a number of undergraduate minor degrees including Soil Environmental Science. Our faculty mentor numerous graduate students majoring in either M.E.S.M (a non-thesis professional M.S. program) or thesis-based research at both the M.S. and Ph.D level in the interdisciplinary Biological and Environmental Sciences graduate program. We invite individuals with a record of successful research, as well as a demonstrated commitment to inclusive teaching, experiential learning, and mentorship at the undergraduate and graduate levels to apply. The successful candidate will generate an internationally-recognized program of research and scholarship investigating current environmental issues and problems such as climate change, pollution remediation, and sustainability. Expertise may include but are not limited to greenhouse gas emissions, wastewater treatment, water quality, PFAS, environmental justice, and similar or related fields. The candidate is expected to contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching and experiential learning in the fields of biogeochemistry, soil microbial ecology, pollution abatement, or similar topics relevant to our students’ degree requirements. Priority will be given to candidates who show a commitment to broadening participation of members of underrepresented groups in science through research, pedagogical practices, and public engagement, and who would contribute to University of Rhode Island’s goals of increasing diversity, equity and inclusion. BASIC FUNCTION: Teach undergraduate and graduate courses, develop an externally funded research program, and support public engagement. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Establish a competitively funded research program. Publish original research in peer-reviewed academic journals and other significant research outlets. Apply best practices in inclusive teaching to deliver one undergraduate course in introductory soil science, a course related to soil-based biogeochemistry, and other courses that will enhance both undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the Department of Natural Resources Science and College of the Environment and Life Sciences. Provide advising, training, and research mentorship to undergraduates majoring in Environmental Science and Management and graduate students in the Biological and Environmental Sciences, an interdisciplinary and interdepartmental degree program. Engage in service activities and governance within the Department, College, University, and the scientific community. Provide communication, outreach, and engagement with communities relevant to the applied soil biogeochemical and ecology fields. LICENSES, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT: Personal computers, printer, word processing, database management, and spreadsheet software. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions. QUALIFICATIONS: Required qualifications: 1. A Ph.D. in soil science (soil chemistry, soil ecology, soil microbiology), biogeochemistry, or other closely related fields (biological sciences, geoscience, environmental science, or natural resources) at time of application. 2. Demonstrated record of scholarly achievement as shown by publications related to applied biogeochemistry in peer-reviewed outlets such as journals, books, and presentations at scientific meetings. 3. Demonstrated ability to develop an independent research program. Examples include: funded grants, research awards, lead authorship on highly cited peer-reviewed publications, or invited presentations at national or international conferences. 4. Demonstrated ability to teach courses at the undergraduate and/or graduate level. 5. Demonstrated experience working with members of diverse and underrepresented groups. 6. Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills. 7. Demonstrated proficiency in verbal communication skills. 8. Demonstrated commitment to participate in professional service and outreach as shown by participation in committees, organizations, or other activities. Preferred qualifications: 1. Demonstrated expertise in applying biogeochemistry principles and cutting-edge analytical approaches to real-world environmental issues and problems in edaphic settings. 2. At least one year of postdoctoral research experience or teaching at time of application. 3. Demonstrated experience in interdisciplinary collaborations. 4. Demonstrated experience as the lead instructor of a soil chemistry course at the undergraduate and/or graduate level. 5. Demonstrated evidence of successful mentoring undergraduate and/or graduate students. 6. Demonstrated ability to contribute to the universities’ mission and initiatives toward Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. 7. Demonstrated expertise making research findings accessible to a broad audience through outreach, social media, and other mixed media outlets. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. |
| Union | AAUP - American Assoc of Univ Professors |
| Status | Academic Year, Full-time, Tenure-track, Permanent |
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Department Information
| Department | Natural Resources Science |
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| Contact(s) | Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu) |
| Contact Email | |
| Campus Location | Kingston |
| Grant Funded | No |
| Extension Contingent on Funding Date | |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | Please attach the following 5 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application: (#1) Cover letter describing qualifications for position. (#2) Curriculum Vitae, including information pertaining to the required and preferred qualifications for this position, and the names and contact information for three professional references (as one complete pdf document). (#3) Statement of research interests and future plans. (#4) Statement of teaching philosophy and interests. (#5) PDFs of up to three published or in-press papers (as one complete pdf document). |
Posting Information
| Position Number | 107824 |
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| Posting Number | F00387 |
| Posting Date | 10/04/2023 |
| Closing Date | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Quicklink for Posting | https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/12285 |
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