Associate/Professor of Geology & Geophysics

Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); Vor Ort; USD 110.000 - 170.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The University of Utah invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Associate or Full Professor in Geology & Geophysics, beginning as early as July 1, 2027. We seek leaders with innovative research on interactions among solid Earth, surface processes, and the environment, who will enhance education and mentoring, and collaborate across disciplines.

We seek individuals who will engage with Utah’s natural laboratory and strengthen undergraduate and graduate programs,

Qualifikationen

• PhD required and a substantial track record of academic excellence.
• Leadership in research and collaboration across disciplines.
• Commitment to undergraduate and graduate education and mentoring.

Ausbildung

PhD required

Jobbeschreibung

Position Information

Proposed Faculty Rank Associate/Professor

Department 00106 - Geology & Geophysics

City Salt Lake City, UT

Track Tenure Track

New Position to Begin 7/1/2027

Details

The Department of Geology & Geophysics at the University of Utah invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Associate or Full Professor beginning as early as July 1, 2027. We are particularly interested in prominent leaders with innovative, internationally recognized research programs that investigate interactions among components of the solid Earth, surface processes, and the environment. We strongly encourage applicants whose work will complement and amplify that of current faculty within the department and who will engage with Utah’s natural laboratory for research, education, or both. We seek individuals who enhance the undergraduate and graduate educational mission and opportunities of the Department and University with creative and visionary curriculum and mentoring. The University of Utah offers exceptional multidisciplinary analytical and computational facilities and opportunities for research collaboration and education. Applicants must have a PhD and a substantial track record of academic excellence.

EEO/Non-Discrimination Information

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

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Notice

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