Director of Title IX

University of North Carolina Wilmington; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Carolina Wilmington invites applications for a nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Geology to begin August 2027. The candidate will contribute to teaching, mentoring, and research within the EOS department and collaborate across the College of Science and Engineering.

A strong record in igneous/metamorphic petrology is preferred. The position carries a 3:2 teaching load with opportunities to develop an externally funded program and to engage in interdisciplinary

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Geology, Geosciences, Earth Sciences, or a closely related discipline.
• ABD for the terminal degree may be considered; PhD must be conferred by August 1, 2027 to be eligible.

Responsibilities

• Support core competencies in Geology and Geoscience programs through teaching, advising, and mentoring student research.
• Maintain a 3:2 teaching load of 15 contact hours per academic year across undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Develop an externally funded research program and participate in departmental facilities management and service.

Education

Ph.D. in Geology or closely related discipline

ABD considered if PhD conferred by Aug 1, 2027

Job description

Director of Title IX & CleryCompliance

University of North Carolina Wilmington

Posting DetailsPositionTitle Assistant ProfessorExternal Linkto Posting https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/40807CollegeCollege of Science and Engineering - 323 CollegeDept/SchoolEarth and Ocean Sciences - 32341VacancyNumber 16F-793PositionNumber 1540Location ofWorkplace Main UNCW CampusBrief Summaryof Work for this PositionTheDepartment of Earth and Ocean Sciences (EOS) in the College ofScience and Engineering (CSE) at the University of North CarolinaWilmington (UNCW) invites applications for a nine-month,tenure-track Assistant Professor position to support our Geologyprogram with appointment beginning in August 2027.
We seek ageologist whose focus is on igneous or metamorphic petrology,ideally employing field and laboratory methods. Applications arestrongly encouraged by experts on 'hard-rock' topics including mineralogy, volcanology, high-temperature geochemistry, and theinterplay between tectonics and surface processes.

Thesuccessful candidate will support core competencies in our Geologyand Geoscience programs through teaching, advising, and mentoringstudent research. This position carries a full-time 3:2 teachingload of 15 contact hours per academic year, including bothundergraduate- and graduate-level courses. Tenure-track faculty arealso expected to develop a robust, externally funded researchprogram in their area of expertise, facilitate interdisciplinarydepartmental collaboration, participate in managing thedepartment's geology facilities and collections, and engage inacademic, professional, and community service in EOS, CSE, andUNCW.

Ourdepartment is committed to the view that we all benefit from theuniqueness of our students, staff, and faculty and theirexperiences and perspectives. We believe that our students,faculty, and curriculum are essential elements in that vision. Weare seeking a colleague who shares that commitment and isinterested in being an integral part of EOS. Online teaching may berequired for the position.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

A Ph.D. inGeology, Geosciences, Earth Sciences, or a closely relateddiscipline. Please note: Applicants who are ABD for the terminaldegree may be considered; however, the PhD must be conferred byAugust 1, 2027, to be eligible for employment.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Strong recordof research productivity, including peer-reviewed publications and professional presentations (or related academic accomplishments) inthe broad areas of igneous-metamorphic petrology, mineralogy,volcanology, high-temperature geochemistry, and tectonics.
• Success, orpotential for success, in obtaining external funding fromgovernment agencies or foundations (e.g., NSF, USGS, DoE, NASA, orequivalent).
• Commitment toundergraduate instruction beyond teaching assistantship duties,including teaching large-enrollment introductory courses, smallerupper-division and graduate courses, and mentoring independentresearch and other high-impact learning experiences.
  • (a) Experience orinterest in teaching in the field (including field techniques andfield course/camp).
  • (b) Experience orinterest in the bedrock geology of the Appalachian Mountains in the eastern USA.
• Experience orinterest in maintaining geology laboratory facilities andcollections, including the departmental Geologic MaterialsPreparation Laboratory, petrographic microscopes, and extensivemineral and rock collections used for teaching and research.
• Interest or success in outreach efforts to increase visibility,engagement, and support for Geology/Geosciences initiatives.

Required Certifications or Licensure

No Required Certifications or Licensure

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

TheDepartment of EOS https://uncw.edu/earsci/offers the following degrees: B.S. in Geology, B.S. in Oceanography, B.A.in Geosciences, B.A. in Geography and Geospatial Science, M.S. inGeoscience, and Postbaccalaureate Certificate in GeographicInformation Science. Department faculty also advise studentsthrough the M.S. of Marine Science, and Ph.D. in Applied CoastalOcean Sciences. EOS maintains an outstanding record of research andscholarship and provides powerful undergraduate and graduatestudent experiences that include applied learning, field studies,and mentored research. UNCW maintains a wide range of analyticalfacilities in support of research and teaching, including spacesand equipment for mineralogy, petrology, optical microscopy,sedimentology, tectonics, geospatial analysis, UAS technology,electron microscopy, stable isotope mass spectrometry, and aqueouschemistry.

EEO Statement

UNCW does notdiscriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, sex (such as gender, gender identity,marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, nationalorigin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexualorientation, political affiliation, veteran status, militaryservice member status, genetic information, or relationship toother university constituents – except where sex, age, or abilityrepresent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications orwhere marital status is a statutorily established eligibilitycriterion for State funded employee benefit programs.

Eligibility for Employment

Finalcandidates are subject to criminal & sex offender backgroundchecks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires allemployers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of allpersons hired to work in the United States.

Number of Openings

Single Incumbent

Special Notes to Applicants

Prior to theofficial appointment to UNCW, the candidate selected for hire must be able to demonstrate eligibility to teach assigned courses by successfully meeting the credentialing requirements based on official transcripts and other documentation as required.

Please directquestions concerning the search to Dr. Michael Benedetti, Chair of the Search Committee, at [e-mail]. For questions regarding the online application process, contact Ms. GhilaineDallaire at [e-mail].

Position Type

Permanent

Job Posting Date

09/25/2026

Job Close Date

01/04/2027