Assistant/Associate/Full Professor: R. S. Yeats Endowed Professorship in Active Tectonics and E[...]

European Geosciences Union (EGU); Corvallis (MT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

Oregon State University in Corvallis, OR invites applications for a part‑time, 12‑month tenure‑track position as R. S. Yeats Endowed Professorship in Active Tectonics and Earthquake Geology. Appointment at the Assistant Professor rank is anticipated; higher ranks may be considered based on qualifications.

The role emphasizes teaching, field‑based research, funding, and engagement with DEI efforts within CEOAS.

Qualifications

• Commitment to equity and inclusive excellence in education, research, and outreach.
• Record of high-quality, independent scientific research in active tectonics and earthquake geology.
• Record of teaching excellence and commitment to student success.
• Record of mentoring undergraduate and graduate students.
• Externally funded research program of high impact.
• Proficiency in oral and written English.

Responsibilities

• Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in geology, marine geology, and related specialties.
• Conduct field‑based interdisciplinary research in active tectonics; secure external funding and publish in top journals.
• Engage in college‑ and university‑wide diversity, equity, inclusion initiatives; service to professional societies.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Education

Doctoral degree in Geology or cognate field

Job description

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor: R. S. Yeats Endowed Professorship in Active Tectonics and Earthquake Geology

Oregon State University

Corvallis, United States

Part time (0.75 FTE)

Experienced level

Salary: Open

PhD required

Application Deadline: 14 September 2026

Job Summary

We invite applications for a part‑time, 12‑month, tenure‑track position. Appointment at the Assistant Professor rank is anticipated; a higher rank may be considered depending on qualifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Teaching (50%): Creative contribution to undergraduate and graduate courses in geology, marine geology, and related specialties; mentoring students.
• Research/Scholarship (40%): Conduct field‑based interdisciplinary research in active tectonics; develop a high‑impact, sustained research program, secure external funding, and publish in top journals.
• Service (10%): Engage in college‑ and university‑wide diversity, equity, inclusion initiatives; service to professional societies.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Geology or cognate field.
• Commitment to equity, inclusive excellence in education, research, and outreach.
• Record of high‑quality, independent scientific research in active tectonics and earthquake geology.
• Record of teaching excellence and commitment to student success.
• Record of mentoring undergraduate and graduate students.
• Externally funded research program of high impact.
• Proficiency in oral and written English.
• For Associate Professor rank: demonstrated effectiveness in teaching, advising, service; significant scholarship; balanced service.
• For Full Professor rank: distinction in teaching, advising, service; distinction in scholarship; exemplary service.

What We Would Like You To Have

• Field‑oriented research record in active tectonics and earthquake geology.
• Interdisciplinary collaboration within and beyond CEOAS.
• Engagement with communities at risk for seismic hazards.

Application Instructions

Submit a resume/CV, cover letter, statement of research, statement of teaching, and attach references as requested. For finalists, reference letters will be requested.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status. OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring.