Energy and Earth Resources Graduate Program Director
Full Time
Austin, TX 78701
Posted
Job description
Job Posting Title:
Energy and Earth Resources Graduate Program Director
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Hiring Department:
John A and Katherine G Jackson School of Geosciences
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Position Open To:
All Applicants
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Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40
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FLSA Status:
Exempt
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Earliest Start Date:
Immediately
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Position Duration:
Expected to Continue
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Location:
UT MAIN CAMPUS
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Job Details:
General Notes
The Jackson School of Geosciences (JSG) seeks to hire a qualified candidate to fill the position of Director of the Energy and Earth Resources (EER) graduate program. EER is a 42 year old multidisciplinary Master’s degree program, unique in concept and prescient in design (
https://www.jsg.utexas.edu/eer/
). The program emphasizes studies crossing the disciplines of geosciences, engineering, management, finance, law and policy and with the focal topics of energy and all of the earth resources impacted by and critical to energy, including water and minerals. The program is administered by the Jackson School of Geosciences and is also supported by faculty from the Cockrell School of Engineering, the LBJ School of Public Affairs, the McCombs School of Business and the Law School. EER is comprised of 45-50 graduate students, approximately 50% of whom are international. Our students include scientists, engineers and some from the social sciences (mainly business). They are highly motivated and many have previous work experience. Through their coursework and required thesis research, the students are able to tap remarkable intellectual talent across the Austin campus.
The Jackson School of Geosciences has a large and outstanding community of faculty and research scientists with a broad range of specialties and access to outstanding research facilities and support. The School includes the Department of Geological Sciences and two closely allied research units, the Institute for Geophysics and the Bureau of Economic Geology. The Bureau hosts many energy industry consortia, including the Gulf Coast Carbon Center, which for 25 years has been a leader in research on geological storage of carbon dioxide.
The university is located in the thriving Austin metropolitan area with a rapidly growing community of over 2 million people.
The position time commitment (0.75 to 1.0 FTE) is negotiable and is benefits-eligible. Salary dependent on experience. Review of applications is planned to begin April 1, 2023 and continue until the position is filled. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter; Resume/CV; statement articulating their fit to the program and a vision for its future; contact information for at least three individuals who would be able to provide letters of reference.
The Jackson School of Geosciences at The University of Texas at Austin is steadfast in our commitment to fostering a diverse community of scientists and lifelong learners and to providing an equitable and enriching educational and research experience for every member of our community.
Purpose
To provide leadership and administrative oversight for the interdisciplinary Energy and Earth Resources (EER) Graduate program.
Responsibilities
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Engage a learning community from a broad range of disciplines (science, technology, finance, and policy). The Director manages the program for students and faculty from very different educational backgrounds.
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Manage the staffing of EER courses and approve instructors. Oversee all programming, courses, course offerings, course inventory, and teach 1-2 courses per year.
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Mentor students with diverse interests by providing students with career advice and guidance on skills needed for industry employment. Adjudicate student grievances, grade disputes, as well as, requirements for continuing in program. In addition, the Director chairs the EER Graduate Studies Committee (GSC), the faculty governing body of the program. In this role, the Director must interact with approximately 38 faculty that comprise the GSC and with the Dean to seek their approval for key initiatives that affect the program.
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Market the program to potential students, donors and funders by developing marketing strategy that promotes the program to students and assists students engaging in activities such as recruiting, arrival and orientation. Promote the value of EER students, as well to potential employers from diverse industries.
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Maintain informed of new trends in education, industry and the economy to understand new directions and to tailor changes that keep the program relevant. Evaluate and propose new degree programs or changes to existing degree programs, including the potential for developing new programs. Work closely with the Graduate Advisor and GSC to evaluate the EER curriculum, establish new courses, and set degree requirements and admission standards and procedures.
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Manage the EER budget and manage student support.
Required Qualifications
M.S. degree with at least 15 years of experience in the energy industry. Able to objectively support studies across the gamut of energy and earth resources. Able to understand new directions and to tailor new changes that keep the program relevant. Able to interact with a broad range of constituencies. This program requires interaction with students and faculty of very different educational backgrounds. The essence of this program is built around three concentrations (science / technology, finance and policy) which require that the Director be capable of engaging with a broad range of disciplines. Capable teacher, will be expected to teach 1-2 courses per year. Multi-disciplinary problem solver with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications
Ph D degree in related area. Strategic thinker, more than 15 years of experience in the energy industry. Business, commercial and international experience is preferred.
Salary Range
OPEN
Working Conditions
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Standard office conditions.
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Manual dexterity
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Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.
Required Materials
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Resume/CV
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Letter of interest
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Statement articulating their fit to the program and a vision for the future of the program
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At least 3 references with contact information, who will provide a letter of reference
Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.
Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.
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Employment Eligibility:
Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.
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Retirement Plan Eligibility:
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
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Background Checks:
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
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Equal Opportunity Employer:
The University of Texas at Austin, as an
equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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Pay Transparency:
The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
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Employment Eligibility Verification:
If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original
documents
to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
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E-Verify:
The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:
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E-Verify Poster (English)[PDF]
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E-Verify Poster (Spanish)[PDF]
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Right To Work Poster (English)[PDF]
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Right To Work Poster (Spanish)[PDF]
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Compliance:
Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in
HOP-3031
.
The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may
access the most recent report here
or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.
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