Advancing Faculty Diversity Cluster Hire: Solid Earth, Ocean, Atmospheric, Biological or Climate Sciences - San Diego, United States - UC San Diego

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    Position overview

    Position title: Associate Professor - Academic Year or Professor - Academic Year Salary range: A reasonable salary range estimate for this position is $118,500-142,600 for Associate rank and $134,300-$223,100 for Full rank. ​​
    The posted UC Academic salary scales set the minimum pay as determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See the following table(s) for the salary scale(s) for this position: .
    The base salary range, from the salary table(s), for this position is $92,500-116,600 for Associate rank and $108,300-$197,100 for Full rank.
    "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, qualifications, and experience. ​
    ​Additional UCSD salary information can be found here:

    Application Window

    Open date: April 1, 2024

    Next review date: Friday, May 24, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
    Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

    Final date: Friday, Feb 28, 2025 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

    University of California San Diego Advancing Faculty Diversity Cluster Hire:
    Associate or Full Professor at Scripps Institution of Oceanography (SIO) - Solid Earth, Ocean, Atmospheric, Biological or Climate Sciences

    The University of California San Diego (UCSD) is forging a new path for engagement and collaboration between STEM/Public Health/Health Sciences and the Social Sciences/Arts & Humanities. We are seeking an outstanding candidate, which is part of fourteen such positions across the UCSD campus. This position is offered with the aim to unite STEM/Public Health/Health Sciences departments and African American and the Black Diaspora Studies through innovative research, coordinated teaching, and targeted service. For more information about the cluster hire visit:

    The successful candidate will establish an independent, vigorous, and internationally recognized research program and provide intellectual leadership in any field associated with the domains of Solid Earth, Ocean, Atmospheric, Biological or Climate Sciences. In addition, candidates should demonstrate engagement with African American and Black Diaspora communities in their research, teaching or service.

    Research that addresses ways to increase community resilience/adaptation to climate change or highlights inequities and injustices associated with African American and Black Diaspora communities are of particular interest. Examples of potential areas of research include, but are not limited to, racial disparities linked to climate change, natural hazards, pollution, ecosystem changes and food security as well as issues of racial diversity and inclusion within the scientific community.

    The faculty member holding this position will be fully appointed within Scripps Institution of Oceanography and is expected to conduct research and service and teach and mentor within their field; they will also contribute to the African American Studies Minor (AASM) through teaching, service, and mentorship of undergraduate students.

    Applications for the tenured Associate or Full Professor position, will provide documented development of an externally funded, and internationally recognized research program, in addition to examples of leadership activities. Files will be considered based on commensurate level of: scholarly productivity and impact; teaching, mentoring, and advising at the graduate and undergraduate levels; service and broader contributions to diversity, noting explicit examples of success; activities that advance anti-racism, anti-oppression, and equity with particular focus on communities of the Black Diaspora; other activities that might contribute positively to departmental welfare. Experience in these areas or future plans should be explicitly discussed in Research, Teaching and Contributions to Diversity statements.

    SIO is a world-renowned center of solid Earth, planetary, oceanographic, biological, and atmospheric research committed to academic excellence and diversity within its approximately 200 principal investigators, staff, and student body:
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    Qualifications

    Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
  • PhD in an area of Earth, Ocean, Atmospheric or Climate Science, Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Physics, Engineering or a related field.
  • Candidates should have a demonstrated record of effort focused on African American and Black Diaspora communities in their research, teaching or service.
  • Excellence and innovation in research and scholarship
  • Commitment to teaching, mentoring and research training at the undergraduate and graduate level
  • Commitment to building equitable and diverse scholarly environment
  • Application Requirements

    Document requirements
  • Cover Letter
  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
  • Research Statement - The research statement should articulate how the candidate's scientific research incorporates or plans to incorporate a commitment to addressing access, equity, and stratified outcomes in Black and underrepresented minority communities.
  • Teaching Statement - The teaching statement should explain the candidate's teaching philosophy and his/her/their ongoing commitment to identifying and addressing issues of access, equity, and stratified outcomes in Black and underrepresented minority communities. Areas demonstrating that commitment may include, but are not limited to specific course content focused on race, inclusive teaching practices, courses taught at the undergraduate or graduate level(s), UG/G mentoring, and UG/G advising.
  • Contributions to Diversity Statement - Applicants should summarize their past or potential contributions to diversity. See our site for more information. The diversity statement should articulate the candidate's ongoing commitment to addressing access, equity, and stratified outcomes in Black and underrepresented minority communities. Areas demonstrating the candidate's commitment may include, but are not limited to scientific research, curriculum and instruction, university/department service/activities/programs, professional service/activities/programs, and community service organizations/volunteer activities.
  • Authorization to Release Form - Applicants must complete, sign and upload this form. See Institutional Reference Check () for more information.
  • Misc / Additional (Optional)
  • Reference requirements
  • 3 required (contact information only)