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University of Nevada, Reno

The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) seeks a renowned individual for a tenure-track faculty position at the Associate Professor or Full Professor level to lead our Economic Geology program and become the new Director of the Ralph J. Roberts Center for Research in Economic Geology. We are looking for individuals with field and lab experience, including research studies related to the genesis, transport, and distribution of metals in the crust, the formation of precious, base, and/or critical mineral and metal deposits, fluid-rock interaction and the circulation of fluids, magmatic and hydrothermal processes, and/or exploration methods. Research must integrate one or more of the following disciplines: economic geology, structural geology, igneous petrology, and geochemistry.

Responsibilities for this position include:

• Managing the industry-funded Ralph J. Roberts Center for Research in Economic Geology (CREG)
• Conducting research on mineral deposits, with emphasis on the western U.S. and Nevada's significant mineral resources
• Educating and mentoring graduate students and teaching courses in Economic Geology
• Serving as a spokesperson for the Economic Geology program at NBMGUNR, including communicating effectively with the public and community leaders about Nevada's geology and mineral resources
• Working independently and collaboratively with NBMG faculty and staff, other geoscience units at UNR and regionally, as well as industry and government partners to develop funded projects and conduct research
• Contributing to the development of datasets and reports on Nevada's mineral resources
• Participating in public outreach and providing service to the University and broader community

This is a tenure-track faculty position at the Associate or Full Professor level, with a 9-month academic-year base salary that is competitive with peer research institutions. The anticipated start date is January 1, 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter, depending on the availability of the selected candidate.

Required Qualifications:

• Interested applicants must have a Doctorate in Geology or a related Geoscience field and a demonstrated record of research on topics associated with mineral deposits as indicated by peer-reviewed publications and/or industry-related reports.
• Excellent communication skills, as demonstrated in written application materials; public service; potential for, or established record of publications; and ability to attract funding are essential.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference will be given to candidates with:

• Academic or industry experience in analyzing mineral deposits, especially research that integrates both: quantitative analytical methods and field-based approaches
• Clearly defined and achievable plans for funded research on Nevada-focused topics in economic geology, as outlined in the letter of interest.

Additional preferred areas of expertise include:

• Precious metals
• Critical minerals
• Base metals
• Magmatic/hydrothermal processes
• Geochemistry

Compensation Grade:

Associate Professor

Professor

To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit Salary Schedules and select Academic Faculty (Nine-month). Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience.

Remarkable Retirement!

Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested on your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow! All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada.

Perks of Working at UNR!

• Health insurance options including dental and vision
• E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options.
• Reno is proud to be a University town! Many local businesses offer discounts to WolfCard holders
• Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.
• Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty. Its membership includes representatives from each academic and administrative major unit of the University.
• No state income tax!

Grants-in-Aid for Faculty Employees:

The University is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits but, in order to be eligible, children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee's spouse or domestic partner.

Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program:

The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples' professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada.

Department Information:

NBMG is a research and public service unit of UNR and serves as the state geological survey of Nevada. Managed as part of the Mackay School of Earth Sciences and Engineering in the College of Science at UNR, NBMG functions as both an academic unit and statewide agency. Its principal scientists are tenure-track faculty members. Nevada is one of the most exciting regions in the world to conduct research in the geosciences and one of the best in the U.S. for the study of mineral deposits. The successful applicant will have access to many state-of-the-art facilities at UNR, including a new electron microprobe, two SEMs, new fluid-inclusion and Raman facilities, and laser ablation ICP-MS. For further information about NBMG, please consult our website.

Contact Information:

Beth Jacobsen at 775-###-#### or ...@unr.edu

Full-Time Equivalent: 100.0%

Required Attachment(s):

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• Contact Information for Five Professional References
• Statement of research interests and plans (limit three pages)
• Statement of teaching interests (limit two pages)
• Electronic copies of up to three (3) of your publications/reports
• Brief statement (one page maximum) about how you would contribute toward our mission of creating a culturally inclusive environment in the role for which you are applying.

Full Consideration:

For full consideration, applications must be received by September 1, 2025.

This posting is open until filled. Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. This search will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.

Note to Applicant:

A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire. HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member's first day of employment.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to E-Verify.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

The University of Nevada, Reno is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person's age, disability, gender, military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race, color, or religion.