Tenure-Track Geophysicist: Field & Computational Earth Sciences

Montana State University - Office of Student Engagement; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Montana State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Geophysics in the Department of Earth Sciences. The successful candidate will apply geophysical methods to solid Earth problems and integrate advanced computational approaches, with opportunities for field and computational research across the Northern Rockies and Yellowstone region.

The role emphasizes teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels, mentoring students, pursuing externally funded research, and

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Geophysics, Earth Sciences, or a closely related field by the start date.
• Demonstrated potential to teach lower‑division, upper‑division, and graduate geophysics courses.
• Demonstrated research experience in geophysics with peer‑reviewed publications.
• Demonstrated potential to develop an externally funded research program.
• Mentoring undergraduate and graduate students.

Responsibilities

• Carry a full teaching load under the workload plan (2/1).
• Teach undergraduate and graduate geophysics courses.
• Develop curricula incorporating geophysical methods and computational analysis.
• Advise undergraduate majors and mentor research projects.
• Recruit, supervise, and mentor M.S. and Ph.D. students.
• Develop and maintain an externally funded geophysics research program.
• Publish in peer‑reviewed journals and other venues.
• Seek external research funding.
• Collaborate with colleagues and external partners.
• Serve on departmental and university committees.

Skills

PhD in Geophysics

Teaching experience

Geophysics research

Grant/externally funded research

Education

PhD in Geophysics or related field

Tools

Job description

Montana State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Geophysics in the Department of Earth Sciences. The successful candidate will apply geophysical methods to solid Earth problems and integrate advanced computational approaches, with opportunities for field and computational research across the Northern Rockies and Yellowstone region.

The role emphasizes teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels, mentoring students, pursuing externally funded research, and