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<a data-safelink="true" style="margin:0px"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;margin:0px">Director, Center for Earthquake Research and Information</span></b></a></p>
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<span style="margin:0px"><span style="font-size:12pt;margin:0px">The University of Memphis College of Arts and Sciences is searching for Director, Center for Earthquake Research and Information (CERI). The Director is the administrative head of a Tennessee
Center of Excellence (COE) research center that functions as an independent academic unit within the College of Arts and Sciences housing the MS and PhD Concentration in Geophysics of the Earth Sciences graduate program. CERI has academic and research ties
with the Departments of Earth Sciences and Civil Engineering. CERI has an additional role as a State of Tennessee entity that is periodically reviewed by the State legislature. The Center is a core member of the Southern California Earthquake Center (SCEC).</span></span></p>
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<span style="margin:0px"><span style="font-size:12pt;margin:0px">The Director’s duties consist of:</span></span></p>
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<span style="margin:0px">Organizing Center personnel (faculty, staff, and graduate students) to fulfill University and State of Tennessee mandates for Center functions, including supporting Seismic Network functions, and public Education and Outreach programs.</span></li><li class="x_MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-align:justify">
<span style="margin:0px">Maintaining an academic department administrative structure that furthers development of graduate curricula and programs.</span></li><li class="x_MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-align:justify">
<span style="margin:0px">Creating procedures, such as internal proposal review, to maintain a high level of successful external research programs for the faculty and staff.</span></li><li class="x_MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-align:justify">
<span style="margin:0px">Supervising faculty and staff including annual performance reviews.</span></li><li class="x_MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-align:justify">
<span style="margin:0px">Overseeing Center budgets.</span></li><li class="x_MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-align:justify">
<span style="margin:0px">Maintaining and enhancing CERI’s role within the community, for example, SCEC and IRIS.</span></li><li class="x_MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-align:justify">
<span style="margin:0px">Being an advocate for the Center at the University and with the public.</span></li><li class="x_MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-align:justify">
<span style="margin:0px">Preparing annual reports for the University on Center activities.</span></li><li class="x_MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-align:justify">
<span style="margin:0px">Responding to periodic State “Sunset” reviews every 6 to 8 years.</span></li><li class="x_MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-align:justify">
<span style="margin:0px">Providing scientific guidance for Center programs.</span></li><li class="x_MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-align:justify">
<span style="margin:0px">Responding to public queries on earthquakes and science.</span></li><li class="x_MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-align:justify">
<span style="margin:0px">Maintaining a positive working environment.</span></li></ul>
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<span style="margin:0px"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;margin:0px">Job Specifications</span></b></span></p>
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<span style="margin:0px"><span style="font-size:12pt;margin:0px">The successful applicant must have a PhD in the fields of Geophysics or closely related disciplines with a record consistent with appointment at the Professor level; application for tenure occurs
immediately on arrival. Previous administrative experience is desirable. The applicant must have a history of and is expected to maintain an externally funded research program, teach graduate courses in their specialty, and mentor graduate students. Salary
is commensurate with experience. Funds are available for moving expenses and research startup. The position will begin as early as summer 2023.</span></span></p>
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<span style="margin:0px"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12pt;margin:0px">The University of Memphis is located in Memphis, TN, a vibrant, friendly, and affordable major city in the Mid-South. Memphis is home to essential Civil Rights histories as well as multiple
healthcare, logistics, and technology headquarters. The city boasts a rich and diverse culture. It is the cradle of both Blues and Rock ‘n Roll and has a strong historical legacy. Also, the city is located near the New Madrid seismic zone and home to an extensive
seismic network. Thus, CERI is uniquely positioned for engagement and industry partnerships.</span></span><span style="margin:0px"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12pt;margin:0px"></span></span></p>
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<span style="margin:0px"><span style="font-size:12pt;margin:0px">Further information about the position is available at<span> </span></span></span><a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fworkforum.memphis.edu%2F&data=05%7C01%7Cceus-earthquake-hazards%40geohazards.usgs.gov%7C83a5fd59681a43b540c408daa6fc8fb4%7C0693b5ba4b184d7b9341f32f400a5494%7C0%7C0%7C638005900908664720%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Rbyu3q0Al5FQGDcHDhdXJlMIzFN4pt0qjZvvHGNpfqk%3D&reserved=0" originalsrc="http://workforum.memphis.edu/" shash="aiyBqb9jDrqmHxrtgWnUBIa+j2Po7Hp6qG69MKt8mCUggi5jFd4F+tqDGEVdDB+/XrIek61RdIVRLQtyuirTZ4CQXYfS5DQeKBtHEUkneHVueamGObCmq6Qy068K63HQHo9/kY466EjJZAK+uW3yVsBqV2T6DgaCBTvuoZkP1go=" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-auth="Verified" shash="dsUcHUvujaphanPK5Zi9G4JccL9cH8OMVR6DTPlY9nSrPVNlx2XSkFbWFk1jd3Nez/XLyQO3MY+P6vsjulXTxybYrn67k+ISOSQcN33MmuLcimIriYRBSsYxNXB1ZE7LxFc+Ns0vi1Vzz1uZvENOhoG3MxmlHP+icETp6RPF7EQ=" title="Original URL: http://workforum.memphis.edu/. Click or tap if you trust this link." data-linkindex="0" style="margin:0px;color:rgb(5, 99, 193);text-decoration:underline"><span style="margin:0px"><span style="font-size:12pt;margin:0px">workforum.memphis.edu</span></span><span style="margin:0px"></span></a><span style="margin:0px"><span style="font-size:12pt;margin:0px">.
Applications for the position should be submitted online through the same portal.<span> </span></span></span><span style="margin:0px"><span style="font-size:12pt;margin:0px">Review of applications will begin January<span> </span><span style="margin:0px;color:black">3</span>1,
2023.<span> </span></span></span><span style="margin:0px"><span style="font-size:12pt;margin:0px">Each application package should include a cover letter expressing interest in the position, a statement of teaching philosophy, a statement of research philosophy,
a leadership statement including diversity, name, and contact information for at least five references, and a current curriculum vitae.</span></span></p>
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