Dear Colleagues, The Department of Geology and Geophysics at the University of Utah invites applications for an open-rank faculty position (Assistant/Associate/Full Professor) in the area of geomechanics. Please see the description and link below and circulate to anyone you know who may be interested. *Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Geomechanics, University of Utah* The Department of Geology and Geophysics at the University of Utah invites applications for an open-rank faculty position (Assistant/Associate/Full Professor) in the area geomechanics, with emphasis on rock and fracture mechanics, fracture networks, and/or fracture characterization and modeling. We seek applicants whose research complements and grows departmental strengths in areas such as Tectonic Processes, Earth Resources and Energy Transitions, Petrology and Volcanology, Experimental Mineral Physics, Seismology and Geodesy, Geological Engineering, Earth Surface Processes, and Geologic Hazards. Research approaches might include field data generation or exploration of field analogs, numerical modeling, computational methods such as machine learning and AI, and/or laboratory experiments. The new faculty member will be expected to develop a high impact, externally-supported research program, effectively support the department’s teaching mission at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and contribute to a thriving intellectual community that welcomes people of all backgrounds and viewpoints. We can accommodate start dates as early as July 1, 2025. The University of Utah is located in Salt Lake City, a vibrant urban region at the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains with world-class cultural and recreational opportunities. *Applicants should send the following items, and adhere to the page limits for each:(1) a cover letter that addresses your particular interest in the position and the University of Utah (one page max)(2) a CV(3) a description of your research accomplishments and research plans (two pages max)(4) a description of your experience and plans related to teaching and mentoring (one page max)(5) up to three publications or preprints, and(6) contact information for a minimum of three references.* Within these materials, applicants should address how their research, teaching and mentoring, and/or service activities contribute to the mission of the Department, including working with students from a variety of backgrounds. Review of applications will begin on Oct 14, 2024. Inquiries can be directed to Professor Jeff Moore (Jeff.Moore@utah.edu), the search committee chair. A full description of the position and a link to apply is available here: https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/166803 -- Sarah Lambart (she/her) - sarah.lambart@utah.edu Associate Professor in Igneous Processes University of Utah - Geology and Geophysics +1-801-792-3186