Assistant Professor of Geology

Utah Tech University; Saint George (UT); On-site; USD 63,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Retirement plan

Tuition waivers for employees

Job summary

Utah Tech University in St. George, UT, invites applications for a Geology tenure-track faculty position beginning January 2027 (Spring) or July 2027 (Fall). The focus is structural geology, tectonics, field geology, and related areas; teaching undergraduate through upper-division courses and mentoring student research.

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Geology or a closely related field by start date; strong record in structural geology and undergraduate teaching; postdoctoral experience

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Geology or related field by start date.
• Expertise in structural geology and tectonics evidenced by publications or grants.
• Undergraduate teaching effectiveness.
• Ability to engage with diverse students and colleagues.
• Postdoctoral experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach 24 credits of lecture and laboratory courses each academic year.
• Teach undergraduate courses in geology with focus on structural geology, tectonics, and field geology.
• Supervise undergraduate research projects.
• Collaborate with faculty to enhance interdisciplinary research and education.
• Support the department's field school as needed.
• Participate in service at departmental, college, university, and community levels.
• Develop innovative course materials and teaching methods.
• Mentor students in academic and professional development.
• Contribute to curriculum development and program assessment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Structural geology

Tectonics

Teaching

Education

Ph.D. in Geology or closely related field

Job description

Position Announcement

The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Utah Tech University in St. George, UT, invites applications for a Geology position to begin January 2027 (Spring Semester; preferred) or July 2027 (Fall Semester). The focus of the position is on structural geology, tectonics, field geology, and related areas. The selected candidate will teach courses at the general education through upper division level within their specialty, as well as mentor undergraduate research projects, which are required for graduation. Candidates should possess a Ph.D. in Geology or closely related field. The successful candidate will teach courses and be expected to contribute to the continued growth of the program. More information about the department, faculty, and its degree offerings can be found online https://ees.utahtech.edu/.

Responsibilities

• Teach 24 credits of lecture and laboratory courses each academic year.
• Teach undergraduate courses in geology and related fields, with a focus on structural geology, tectonics, and field geology.
• Supervise undergraduate research projects, fostering a supportive academic environment and the application of skills learned in the classroom.
• Collaborate with faculty within the department and across disciplines to enhance interdisciplinary research and education initiatives.
• Provide instructional support for the department's field school as needed.
• Participate in departmental, college, university, and community service.
• Develop innovative course materials and teaching methods to enhance student learning and engagement.
• Mentor and support students in their academic and professional development.
• Contribute to curriculum development and program assessment within the department.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in Geology, Earth Sciences, Geography, or a closely related field by the start date.
• A record of expertise in structural geology and tectonics, evidenced by publications and/or grant funding.
• Demonstrated teaching effectiveness at the undergraduate level.
• Ability to engage with students and colleagues from diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
• Postdoctoral experience preferred.

Supplemental Information

POSITION DETAILS, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:Full-time (9-month) tenure-track faculty position. Faculty service with pay and benefits starting January 1 (preferred) or July 1, 2027. Annual salary of $63,000-$66,000 depending on qualifications and experience, with additional compensation available for optional summer/overload teaching. Excellent benefits package included that begins on start date; includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, employee assistance and wellness programs, retirement plan contributions, and undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents. See https://humanresources.utahtech.edu/employee-benefits/ under "Benefits Summary" for more details.

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY:Utah Tech University is an open, comprehensive, polytechnic institution, committed to exceptional student learning and success that has adopted an instructional approach of "active learning. active life." and a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered. Established in 1911 as a community college and in 2013 as a state university, our University is located in picturesque southwestern Utah, approximately 120 miles northeast of Las Vegas. The area is renowned for its red rocks, desert climate, over 300 days of sunshine annually, and featuring easy access to world-class outdoor recreational opportunities. Click here to learn more about the University.

Utah Tech University is a fast-growing Utah public institution of higher education, with more than 13,000 students. We offer over 250 programs, including doctoral, masters, bachelors, associates, certificates, endorsements, minors, and/or emphases. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied, and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered, who bring new ideas, possess values and career aspirations aligned with the University's mission and vision, and are inspired to build a premier open, comprehensive, polytechnic university.

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