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UCLA Fielding School of Public Health Open Rank Faculty: Associate Professor in Residence, and Professor in Residence at UCLA in Los Angeles, California
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Job #JPF09448
EARTH, PLANETARY, AND SPACE SCIENCES / L&S Physical Sciences / UCLA
Position overview Position title: Professor in Residence, Associate Professor in Residence
Salary range: The posted UC salary scales (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/compensation/index.html) set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See Table(s) 1 for the salary range. “Off-scale salaries” and other components of pay, i.e. a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions. A reasonable estimated salary range for this position is $102,400-$135,300, inclusive of the salary scale and off-scale salary components. See campus compensation page for additional information.
Application Window
Open date: June 12, 2024
Next review date: Friday, Jul 12, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Friday, Jul 12, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.
Position description
The Department of Earth, Planetary, and Space Sciences invites applications for open rank Professor in Residence positions in Space Physics and/or Geochemistry. Applications from individuals with expertise that complements existing strengths in space plasmas, magnetospheric physics, geochemistry, cosmochemistry, meteoritics, and planetary science will be especially welcome. We encourage those with experience in research, teaching, and community/collegial service that has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to excellence and equity, diversity, and inclusion to apply.
EPSS faculty conduct research in geophysics, geology, geobiology, geochemistry, planetary science, paleobiology, and space physics. The department has a strong tradition of integrative research that transcends traditional discipline boundaries. The ability of applicants to contribute to this multidisciplinary ethos will be a consideration in evaluation, in addition to their commitment to enhancing the diversity of EPSS faculty and students.
Document requirements
• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter - To help with the evaluation, we would like all candidates to indicate interest/expertise in up to three (3) topical areas specified, both in your cover letter and within the application portal.
Space plasma waves and instabilities
Resonant acceleration of charged particles
Physics of the solar wind, planetary magnetospheres, and their interaction.
Analytical and experimental trace-element chemistry exploring early Earth history
Geochronology involving mineral inclusions in stable crystals
Characterization of geochemical tracers of and planetary conditions for the origins of life
• Statement of Research
• Statement of Teaching
• Statement on Contributions to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion - An EDI Statement describes a faculty candidate’s past, present, and future (planned) contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion. To learn more about how UCLA thinks about contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion, please review our EDI Statement FAQ document.
• Misc / Additional (Optional)
• Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form
Applications will be accepted via the UC Recruit website at https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF09448 beginning June 12, 2024, and reviews of submitted applications will commence on July 12, 2024, and continue until the position is filled.
The posted UC salary scales (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/compensation/index.html) set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See Table(s) 1 for the salary range. “Off-scale salaries” and other components of pay, i.e. a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions. A reasonable estimated salary range for this position is $102,400-$135,300, inclusive of the salary scale and off-scale salary components. See campus compensation page for additional information.
As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. (https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/5000695/SARS-CoV-2_Covid-19) All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. New University of California employees should refer to Appendix F, Section II.C. of the policy for applicable deadlines. (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.) Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.
Department: https://epss.ucla.edu/
Division: https://www.physicalsciences.ucla.edu/
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Applicants must have an earned PhD in Space Physics, Geochemistry, or a closely related discipline/cross disciplinary area at date of hire
Application Requirements
Document requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter - To help with the evaluation, we would like all candidates to indicate interest/expertise in up to three (3) topical areas specified, both in your cover letter and within the application portal.
Space plasma waves and instabilities
Resonant acceleration of charged particles
Physics of the solar wind, planetary magnetospheres, and their interaction.
Analytical and experimental trace-element chemistry exploring early Earth history
Geochronology involving mineral inclusions in stable crystals
Characterization of geochemical tracers of and planetary conditions for the origins of life
Statement of Research
Statement of Teaching
Statement on Contributions to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion - An EDI Statement describes a faculty candidate’s past, present, and future (planned) contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion. To learn more about how UCLA thinks about contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion, please review our EDI Statement FAQ document.
Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form
Misc / Additional (Optional)
Reference requirements
- 3-5 required (contact information only)
Please provide contact information for your references. Your references may or may not be contacted for letters of recommendation. Candidates will be informed prior to contacting references.
Apply link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF09448
Help contact: sean@epss.ucla.edu
About UCLA
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.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.
For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy, please visit https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-035.pdf.
For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.
Job location
Los Angeles