Volcanology or Petrology Professor and ERI Director

The University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) invites applications for a tenured faculty position in volcanology or petrology (broadly defined) at the rank of Associate or Full Professor, who would also serve as the Director of the Earth Research Institute (ERI; eri.ucsb.edu). We seek applicants whose records are commensurate with that of an associate or full professor with tenure, who are passionate about teaching and mentorship of diverse undergraduate and graduate students, and whose research interests complement existing strengths in the Department of Earth Science and across campus.

The Earth Research Institute (ERI) is a multidisciplinary Organized Research Unit (ORU) that operates alongside academic teaching departments at UC Santa Barbara to promote innovative research and education in the sciences of our solid, fluid, and living Earth. The 14 professional staff at ERI administer over $69 million in extramural and intramural funds for over 400 research projects and education outreach programs for scientists spanning six academic units on campus (Earth Science; Geography; The Bren School of Environmental Science and Management; Environmental Studies; Ecology, Evolution, and Marine Biology; Computer Science) in addition to the Cheadle Center for Biodiversity and Ecological Restoration, and the UCSB Natural Reserve System).

Broadly trained, with interdisciplinary experience in volcanology or petrology, broadly defined, the successful candidate is expected to lead, promote, and advance the research enterprise of ERI across a broad front of activities, while continuing their own, extramurally funded research program, mentoring graduate and undergraduate students, participating in ongoing graduate and undergraduate teaching programs, and contributing to other university service and professional activities.

UCSB is particularly interested in applicants who have made and continue to make significant contributions to Earth science and have demonstrated successful leadership and development skills. As the ERI Director, the candidate is expected to provide scientific and organizational leadership, and foster an environment that inspires collaborations across a broad spectrum of researchers. The Director will hold a tenured faculty position in the Department of Earth Science at UC Santa Barbara. The appointment as ERI Director is for five years, and is renewable for additional five-year periods. Further information about ERI is available at https://www.eri.ucsb.edu/.

The University is especially interested in candidates who will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching, and service as appropriate to the position. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at UC Santa Barbara. Our excellence can only be fully realized by faculty, students, and staff who share our commitment to these values.

In 2024-25, UC Santa Barbara departments are partnering with the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to launch a special faculty recruitment initiative named after Benjamin Banneker, the 18th-century African American mathematician, astronomer, antiracist, engineer, ecologist, and peace advocate. Funded by an Advancing Faculty Diversity grant from the UC Office of the President, the Banneker Initiative will recruit scholars, scientists, and engineers whose disciplinary and interdisciplinary work would take place within the community of concerns exemplified by Banneker's intellectual, ethical, and social commitments as an African American scientist, especially his desire to advance scientific and humanistic knowledge for the public good. With the goal of creating a diverse community around such concerns, applicants may be eligible to be fellows in the Benjamin Banneker Initiative. The community of Banneker Fellows will receive funding for cohort building and professional development activities, including enrollment in the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity Faculty Success Program, proposal writing training, and seed grants. Further information about the Banneker Initiative can be found here

Department: https://geol.ucsb.edu

A Ph.D. conferred in geology, geochemistry, geophysics, or related field.

• A record of research and professional activity commensurate with a tenured appointment.
• Demonstrated experience in academic research administration, development, and leadership at a University or similar environment.
  
  
• Demonstrated teaching and mentoring experience at the undergraduate and graduate levels and an ability to make direct contributions to the Earth Science curricula.
• Demonstrated expertise in organizational and budget management (e.g., laboratory research group or institution administration).
• Potential to work collaboratively within the Department of Earth Science and experience in leadership and service at the university level and within the scientific community.

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

Letters of recommendation will be solicited from the references provided by finalist candidates after they accept our invitation for an in-person interview.

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://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20. For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs, as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.