Tenure-Track Earth Structure & Deformation Scientist

University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at the University of New Mexico invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Earth Structure and Deformation to begin in August 2027. Candidates with a Ph.D. by start date are welcome to apply.

We seek researchers using diverse methods to study solid-Earth structure and deformation. The successful candidate will build an externally funded program, mentor students, teach in undergraduate and graduate programs,

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required by start date of appointment (Aug 2027).
• Record of research and publication in Earth structure/deformation.
• Ability to establish externally funded research program.
• Evidence of teaching/mentoring excellence and curricular contributions.

Responsibilities

• Establish an active, externally funded research program.
• Mentor undergraduate, master's, and doctoral students.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in area of expertise.
• Contribute to interdisciplinary Earth and environmental sciences curriculum.

Skills

Research publications

Funding potential

Teaching & mentoring

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Ph.D. in Earth Science/Geology/Geophysics

Job description

The Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at the University of New Mexico invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Earth Structure and Deformation to begin in August 2027. Candidates with a Ph.D. by start date are welcome to apply.

We seek researchers using diverse methods to study solid-Earth structure and deformation. The successful candidate will build an externally funded program, mentor students, teach in undergraduate and graduate programs,