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Colorado School Of Mines John D. Haun Chair Endowed Professorship, Geology And Geolog in Golden, Colorado
Engineering a world of possibilities John D. Haun Chair Endowed Professorship
THE OPPORTUNITY: The Department of Geology and Geological Engineering at the Colorado School of Mines (Mines) is seeking highly qualified applicants for the John D. Haun Endowed Professor of Energy Geoscience in Geology and Geological Engineering. We invite applications for an Associate Professor or Professor in Geology and Geological Engineering who has demonstrated teaching experience and expertise in Energy Geology, ideally applied to the emerging energy transition resources (e.g., CCUS, sedimentary basin geothermal, helium, hydrogen, salt storage) and with a view towards subsurface systems.
We seek candidates for this Endowed Chair with proven abilities to strategically develop and lead large research programs, contribute to department and university leadership in research and education initiatives, and promote interdisciplinary collaboration across campus. The successful candidate will have an established research program and expertise in sedimentary systems, including but not limited to, the measurement, quantification, and simulation of subsurface processes and properties, and how those properties control the accumulation and accessibility of liquid and gas energy resources. This research should complement and enhance the Department's target areas for growth and excellence in research that supports the energy transition with potential to enhance collaborations with USGS scientists who will move to a new, 190,000 square-foot, Energy and Minerals Research Facility on the Mines campus in 2027.
The successful candidate will be expected to share in our mission to address the challenges of creating a sustainable global society by educating the next generation of geoscientists, engineers, and leaders, and by expanding the frontiers of geoscience knowledge through research. We highly value applicants with the ability to collaborate across disciplinary boundaries and secure research funding from a diverse array of sources, including but not limited to industry and federal agencies. For questions about this opportunity, contact the search chair, Eric Roberts (eric.roberts@mines.edu) or Department Head of Geology and Geological Engineering, Alexis Sitchler (asitchle@mines.edu).
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop and maintain a successful and externally funded research program that will produce scholarly publications.
Supervise and mentor graduate and undergraduate students.
Develop and deliver high-quality undergraduate and graduate Geology/Geological Engineering courses within the candidate's areas of expertise.
Provide leadership as an Endowed Chair within the Department, University, and professional communities in areas related to the Energy Transition.
Promote and contribute to an inclusive and diverse Mines community.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Ph.D. from an accredited program in Geology or a closely related field.
A track record of high-quality publications consistent with appointment at the Associate or Full Professor levels, and ability satisfy tenure requirements at Mines.
Research experience in energy resources or relevant areas with proven success in obtaining external research funding.
Experience and commitment to excellence in teaching and curriculum development at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Demonstrated understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion issues in higher education and a commitment to addressing these issues through concrete action.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Evidence of funded research or collaboration with the energy industry.
Evidence of leadership experience in academia, industry or scientific societies.
Commitment to innovation in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OF GEOLOGY AND GEOLOGICAL ENGINEERING: The Department has 19 tenured tenure-track faculty, 2 teaching faculty, and 9 research faculty, 40% of whom are women and 14% of whom identify as minorities. We also have 3 staff who support the mission of our Department. This cadre of professionals supports approximately 113 undergraduate students and 180 graduate students. The Department offers an ABET-accredited B.S. in Geological Engineering, and several M.S. and Ph.D. degrees are offered in the Department and through interdisciplinary programs at Mines, including Geology, Geological Engineering, Hydrologic Sciences and Engineering, Geochemistry, and Underground Construction and Tunnel Engineering. We also offer non-thesis/Professional M.S. degrees in Mineral Exploration, Geological Engineering, GIS/Geoinformatics and we offer a number of online certificate programs as well. More information can be found at https://geology.mines.edu/. In addition, the Mineral and Energy initiative with the US Geological Survey (USGS) will bring a new building on campus to house USGS geoscientists and their laboratories, together with a number of Mines faculty, researchers, and laboratories. This initiative is part of Mines' broader Global Energy Future Initiative
