The requirements for this position are: (i) a Ph.D. in a relevant Earth Science discipline; (ii) a strong service record with demonstrated administrative experience and financial management skills; (iii) an established track record of obtaining external research funding; (iv) teaching and research experience in any area of Environmental Earth Science, Geology, and/or Planetary Geoscience. The successful candidate should be an inspiring, energetic, and well- organized leader who can interact effectively with all faculty, staff, and students within the department. The candidate should also have excellent interpersonal communication skills, high ethical standards, and be able to foster a collegial environment. They will be expected to build collaborative relationships with other programs and departments, advocate on behalf of the department with administrative units throughout the University, and to interact with external organizations. In addition, we seek a candidate able to demonstrate their commitment to equity and inclusion in higher education. We are particularly interested in candidates who can increase the participation of underrepresented students and/or faculty within the department and who will contribute to the diversity and intercultural goals of the Knoxville campus.

Salary and benefits are competitive and will be commensurate with experience. Please submit (i) a cover letter, (ii) Curriculum Vitae, (iii) vision statement incorporating administration, teaching, research, and diversity approaches, and (iv) contact information for three academic references via http://apply.interfolio.com/85122.  Only electronic applications will be considered and acceptable file formats are .pdf or .docx.  We will start reviewing applications by May 1, 2021 until the position is filled. Questions about the position should be directed to the Chair of the Search Committee, Prof. Hanno H. Weitering (hanno@utk.edu).

The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and admission without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, and parental status.