Position
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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/14208Required materials include:1. Cover letter 2. Curriculum Vitae 3. 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 4. Research statement 5. Service statement describing efforts to strengthen academic communities 6. 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. 7. Up to 4 representative publicationsApplications 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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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter
- Statement of Teaching Philosophy
- Statement of Research
- Service Statement
Optional Documents
- Publication
- Publication 2
- Publication 3
- Publication 4
