Tenure-Track Professor: Coastal Sedimentology & Stratigraphy

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Houston invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Sedimentology and Stratigraphy, focusing on coastal, estuarine, or marine systems. The candidate will build an externally funded program, teach graduate and undergraduate courses, and collaborate within UH and with external partners.

Applicants must have a PhD in Earth Sciences or a related field by appointment. Applications received by November 16, 2026 will receive full consideration.

Qualifications

• PhD required by time of appointment.
• PhD in Earth Sciences or related field demonstrated by degree conferral.
• Research focus in sedimentology/stratigraphy is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop an externally funded research program in sedimentology and stratigraphy.
• Teach graduate and undergraduate courses and supervise students.

Skills

Sedimentology

Stratigraphy

Coastal systems

Geochronology

Education

PhD in Earth Sciences or related field

Job description

University of Houston invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Sedimentology and Stratigraphy, focusing on coastal, estuarine, or marine systems. The candidate will build an externally funded program, teach graduate and undergraduate courses, and collaborate within UH and with external partners.

Applicants must have a PhD in Earth Sciences or a related field by appointment. Applications received by November 16, 2026 will receive full consideration.