Assistant Professor in Soil Science/Pedology
Position overview
Position title: Assistant Professor of PedologyApplication Window
Open date: September 19, 2023
Most recent review date: Sunday, Nov 5, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.
Final date: Sunday, Jun 30, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position description
The Department of Environmental Sciences at the University of California, Riverside invites applications for a tenure track position in Soil Science/Pedology at the rank of Assistant Professor. The successful candidate will develop a nationally-recognized research program focused on how soils form and function spanning landscape, regional, and microscales in both natural and/or managed ecosystems. Expertise spanning from soil mineralogy, soil morphology, soil biogeochemistry, and soil geomorphology and their related approaches is desired. Research may include, but not limited to, the role of soils in biogeochemical and ecosystem functions; using the soil record to interpret past climatic, geomorphic, and environmental conditions; soil processes that affect air and water quality; disturbed land reclamation; landscape distribution of soil biogeochemical processes; and evaluation of regional scale soil and land use issues. The incumbent will be encouraged to collaborate with current faculty in related fields including hydrology, atmospheric science, geomorphology, biogeochemistry and isotope biogeochemistry, environmental microbiology/soil biology, and ecosystem sciences. The successful candidate is expected to engage fully in the teaching mission of the department and university, including formal classroom instruction in the Environmental Sciences undergraduate and graduate degree programs (including mentoring of both M.S. and Ph.D. students). Teaching responsibilities will include teaching 1) Introduction to Soil Science (ENSC-100); 2) an undergraduate class in soil morphology, genesis, and classification (ENSC-138/139); and 3) graduate instruction in the candidate’s area of specialty. A Ph.D. in soil science, or related field, and a proven ability to conduct innovative research are required. A broad educational background and research experience in soil science is expected, along with supporting education in Earth and ecosystem sciences. The appointment will consist of a split 0.4 FTE I&R (Instruction and Research) and 0.6 FTE OR (Organized Research) appointment in the Agricultural Experiment Station (https://cnas.ucr.edu/resources/agricultural-experiment-station). The anticipated start date is July 01, 2024.
UCR is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. Its mission is explicitly linked to providing routes to educational success for underrepresented and first-generation college students. A commitment to this mission is a preferred qualification. Evaluation of applications will begin on November 1, 2023, but the position will remain open until filled. Applicants should submit the following materials online (http://aprecruit.riverside.edu/JPF01791 ): 1) cover letter, 2) curriculum vita, 3) transcripts, 4) statement of research interests, 5) statement of teaching interests, 6) statement of contributions to diversity, and 7) contact information for 3-5 references. For more information about the position, please contact Dr. Peter Homyak, Chair of Search Committee, Department of Environmental Sciences, University of California, Riverside; peter.homyak1@ucr.edu.
Department: https://envisci.ucr.edu
Qualifications
PhD in pedology, soil sciences, or closely related field
Demonstrated potential for securing competitive funding at the federal level. Strong track record or high-quality publications.
UCR is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. Its mission is explicitly linked to providing routes to educational success for underrepresented and first-generation college students. A commitment to this mission is a preferred qualification.
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Research
Statement of Teaching
Statement of Past and/or Planned Future Contributions to Advancing Diversity and Inclusive Excellence - In a “Statement of Past and/or Planned Future Contributions to Advancing Diversity and Inclusive Excellence”, we ask applicants to describe their past and/or potential future contributions to promoting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment, which is a key requirement of the role of every faculty member and administrator at UCR. There are numerous ways to contribute, and a commitment to this part of our mission can be reflected through research, teaching, supervision, mentoring, community engagement, service, and any of the other varied activities that are a part of an academic career.
Teaching Evaluations (if none available, re-upload statement of teaching)
Transcripts (Optional)
- 3-6 required (contact information only)
only ask for reference email and address - letters will be requested by the department as needed
Help contact: ashley.lawson@ucr.edu
About UC Riverside
The University of California, Riverside is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. UCR is a member institution of the American Association of Universities (AAU) as well as the Alliance of Hispanic Serving Research Universities (HSRU). Its mission is explicitly linked to providing routes to educational success for underrepresented and first-generation college students. A commitment to this mission is a preferred qualification.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.