University of California-Berkeley
Assistant Professor - Earth & Planetary Science - College of Letters & Science-M
University of California-Berkeley, Berkeley, California, United States, 94709
Position overview
Salary range: The current salary range for this position is $80,800 - 128,700 (9-month academic year salary); however, off-scale salary and other components of pay, which would yield compensation higher than this range, are offered to meet competitive conditions. Anticipated start: July 1, 2026 Application Window
Open date: August 6, 2025 Next review date: Wednesday, Oct 1, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Wednesday, Oct 1, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications will continue to be accepted until this date. Position description
The Department of Earth and Planetary Science at the University of California, Berkeley invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor Faculty position. We welcome candidates from all areas of Earth and Planetary Science. Department: https://eps.berkeley.edu/ Division: https://ls.berkeley.edu/ls-divisions/mathematical-physical-sciences About the department: Our mission is excellence in research and teaching in Earth and Planetary Science. As a public university, our mandate remains to teach students and the public about Earth and Planetary Science. The department is committed to addressing the family needs of faculty, including dual career couples and single parents. We are also interested in candidates who have had non-traditional career paths or who have taken time off for family reasons, or who have achieved excellence in careers outside academia. For information about potential relocation to Berkeley, or career needs of accompanying partners and spouses, please visit: http://ofew.berkeley.edu/new-faculty Department: http://eps.berkeley.edu/ Division: https://ls.berkeley.edu/ls-divisions/mathematical-physical-sciences Qualifications
Basic qualifications
(required at time of application) The basic qualifications required to be considered for this position are a Ph.D. or equivalent international degree, or enrollment in a Ph.D. or equivalent international degree-granting program at the time of application. Application Requirements
Document requirements Curriculum Vitae — Your most recently updated CV with a complete list of publications. Include discussion of specific prior and proposed academic, professional and/or public service activities (e.g., professional or scientific associations, committees, outreach to increase participation of underrepresented groups). Cover Letter Statement of Research — Discuss research accomplishments and proposed plans, including publication record, awards, presentations, inclusive practices, collaborations, and areas for future work. Statement of Teaching and Mentoring — Discuss prior teaching experience, teaching approach, and future teaching interests. Include efforts to support inclusive curriculum, classroom environment, and mentoring approaches to foster equitable access and advancement of the research program. Authorization to Release Information Form — A reference check will be completed only if you are selected as the candidate to whom the hiring unit would like to extend a formal offer. Download, complete, sign, and upload the form. Reference requirements 3-5 required (contact information only) Help contact:
nbhatia@berkeley.edu About UC Berkeley
UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in our public mission of research, teaching, and service, consistent with UC Regents Policy 4400 and University of California Academic Personnel policy (APM 210 1-d). These values are embedded in our Principles of Community, which reflect our passion for critical inquiry, debate, discovery and innovation, and our commitment to contributing to a better world. The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. For more information, please refer to the University of California’s affirmative action and nondiscrimination policies. In searches when letters of reference are required, all letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Potential referees should refer to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality prior to submitting their letter. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements. The University of California is committed to creating and maintaining a community dedicated to the advancement, application, and transmission of knowledge and creative endeavors through academic excellence, where all individuals who participate in University programs and activities can work and learn together in a safe and secure environment, free of violence, harassment, or discrimination. Applicants for Senate faculty positions must complete, sign, and upload an Authorization of Information Release form into AP Recruit; without a signed authorization, the application will be considered incomplete. As a condition of employment, the finalist may be required to disclose any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed misconduct (as defined by UC policies). Misconduct includes violations of policies or laws governing conduct at the previous place of employment, including sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination. UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy UC Anti-Discrimination Policy APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment Job location
— Berkeley, CA
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Salary range: The current salary range for this position is $80,800 - 128,700 (9-month academic year salary); however, off-scale salary and other components of pay, which would yield compensation higher than this range, are offered to meet competitive conditions. Anticipated start: July 1, 2026 Application Window
Open date: August 6, 2025 Next review date: Wednesday, Oct 1, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Wednesday, Oct 1, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications will continue to be accepted until this date. Position description
The Department of Earth and Planetary Science at the University of California, Berkeley invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor Faculty position. We welcome candidates from all areas of Earth and Planetary Science. Department: https://eps.berkeley.edu/ Division: https://ls.berkeley.edu/ls-divisions/mathematical-physical-sciences About the department: Our mission is excellence in research and teaching in Earth and Planetary Science. As a public university, our mandate remains to teach students and the public about Earth and Planetary Science. The department is committed to addressing the family needs of faculty, including dual career couples and single parents. We are also interested in candidates who have had non-traditional career paths or who have taken time off for family reasons, or who have achieved excellence in careers outside academia. For information about potential relocation to Berkeley, or career needs of accompanying partners and spouses, please visit: http://ofew.berkeley.edu/new-faculty Department: http://eps.berkeley.edu/ Division: https://ls.berkeley.edu/ls-divisions/mathematical-physical-sciences Qualifications
Basic qualifications
(required at time of application) The basic qualifications required to be considered for this position are a Ph.D. or equivalent international degree, or enrollment in a Ph.D. or equivalent international degree-granting program at the time of application. Application Requirements
Document requirements Curriculum Vitae — Your most recently updated CV with a complete list of publications. Include discussion of specific prior and proposed academic, professional and/or public service activities (e.g., professional or scientific associations, committees, outreach to increase participation of underrepresented groups). Cover Letter Statement of Research — Discuss research accomplishments and proposed plans, including publication record, awards, presentations, inclusive practices, collaborations, and areas for future work. Statement of Teaching and Mentoring — Discuss prior teaching experience, teaching approach, and future teaching interests. Include efforts to support inclusive curriculum, classroom environment, and mentoring approaches to foster equitable access and advancement of the research program. Authorization to Release Information Form — A reference check will be completed only if you are selected as the candidate to whom the hiring unit would like to extend a formal offer. Download, complete, sign, and upload the form. Reference requirements 3-5 required (contact information only) Help contact:
nbhatia@berkeley.edu About UC Berkeley
UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in our public mission of research, teaching, and service, consistent with UC Regents Policy 4400 and University of California Academic Personnel policy (APM 210 1-d). These values are embedded in our Principles of Community, which reflect our passion for critical inquiry, debate, discovery and innovation, and our commitment to contributing to a better world. The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. For more information, please refer to the University of California’s affirmative action and nondiscrimination policies. In searches when letters of reference are required, all letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Potential referees should refer to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality prior to submitting their letter. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements. The University of California is committed to creating and maintaining a community dedicated to the advancement, application, and transmission of knowledge and creative endeavors through academic excellence, where all individuals who participate in University programs and activities can work and learn together in a safe and secure environment, free of violence, harassment, or discrimination. Applicants for Senate faculty positions must complete, sign, and upload an Authorization of Information Release form into AP Recruit; without a signed authorization, the application will be considered incomplete. As a condition of employment, the finalist may be required to disclose any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed misconduct (as defined by UC policies). Misconduct includes violations of policies or laws governing conduct at the previous place of employment, including sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination. UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy UC Anti-Discrimination Policy APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment Job location
— Berkeley, CA
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