Assistant Professor (Geochemistry) -9 month appointment
About The Position
The School of Earth, Environment, and Sustainability (SEES) invites applications for a tenure-track Geochemistry faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin August 2026 with expertise in Low-Temperature and/or Environmental Geochemistry. A Ph.D. in Geology or a closely related field is required at the time of appointment. The successful applicant will teach introductory geology general education courses, undergraduate and graduate courses in Geochemistry and the selected candidate's area of expertise, as well as lead geology field trips. Candidates who can teach upper-level courses in more than one subdiscipline of geology are encouraged to apply. Successful candidates are expected to develop an active, externally funded research program and mentor graduate and undergraduate students. The ideal candidate will complement current SEES strengths, support Geology majors, and develop collaborations both within SEES and with other programs across the college and University. We seek forward-thinking colleagues to help us expand our collaboration on vital areas of research and deliver exciting and relevant programs aimed at training the next generation of scientists. The School of Earth, Environment, and Sustainability comprises 20 full-time faculty members, including 18 ranked faculty members, with a diverse range of expertise and interests across its disciplines (https://geosciences.missouristate.edu). Eight faculty members support the Geology program. The school is primarily located in Blunt Hall, which is being upgraded with state-of-the-art laboratory and teaching spaces. On campus, analytical instrumentation includes ICP-MS, XRD, and SEM facilities. The department offers undergraduate degrees in four majors: Geography and Sustainability, Geology, Community and Regional Planning, and Geospatial Science; a master's degree in Geography and Geology; and various certificate programs. It also participates in interdisciplinary graduate programs in Applied Science and Environmental Management. Additionally, the department houses the Center for Resource Planning and Management (CRPM) and the Ozarks Environmental and Water Resources Institutes (OEWRI).
Requirements
- Expertise in Low-Temperature and/or Environmental Geochemistry
- A Ph.D. in Geology or a closely related field is required at the time of appointment
Nice To Haves
- Candidates who can teach upper-level courses in more than one subdiscipline of geology are encouraged to apply
- The ideal candidate will complement current SEES strengths, support Geology majors, and develop collaborations both within SEES and with other programs across the college and University
- We seek forward-thinking colleagues to help us expand our collaboration on vital areas of research and deliver exciting and relevant programs aimed at training the next generation of scientists.
Responsibilities
- Teach introductory geology general education courses
- Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Geochemistry and the selected candidate's area of expertise
- Lead geology field trips
- Develop an active, externally funded research program
- Mentor graduate and undergraduate students
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
