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PROFESSOR OF EARTH/ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES AND DIRECTOR OF THE EARTH RESEARCH INSTITUTE The University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) invites applications for the position of Full Professor and Director of the Earth Research Institute (ERI; <http://eri.ucsb.edu/>eri.ucsb.edu). Applicants should be internationally acclaimed scholars whose area of research falls within one or more of ERI's five research clusters (Earth System Science, Earth Evolution, Natural Hazards, Human Impacts on the environment, and Environmental Informatics). The successful candidate is expected to continue his/her internationally recognized, extramurally funded research program, mentor graduate and undergraduate students, participate in on-going graduate and undergraduate teaching programs, and direct the Earth Research Institute. 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 ERI Director's position comes with a half-time teaching release and a stipend. The Director will have a permanently tenured faculty position in an appropriate academic department at UCSB. The appointment as ERI Director is for five years and is renewable for an additional five-year period. Further information is available at <http://eri.ucsb.edu/2014-external-review>eri.ucsb.edu/2014-external-review. Applicants should submit: cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research accomplishments and future plans, statement of administrative experiences and ideas for ERI, statement of teaching experience and interests, and names and contact information for 3 to 5 references. Submit applications electronically at <https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/apply/JPF00416>https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/apply/JPF00416, and address questions to: <mailto:[log in to unmask]>[log in to unmask] Review of applicants will begin February 2, 2015 and will continue until the position has been filled. The start date of the position is July 1, 2016. UCSB is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching, and service. UCSB is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities. ________________________________________________________ Bradley R. Hacker office: Webb 2120 Professor of Geology Dept of Earth Science and Earth Research Institute University of California, Santa Barbara CA 93106-963 www.geol.ucsb.edu/faculty/hacker/ LASS https://sites.google.com/site/icpgeolucsb/ EBSD EPMA SEM https://sites.google.com/site/semgeolucsb/