Assistant Professor of Geosciences

University of Arkansas • Fayetteville, NC

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About The Position

The Department of Geosciences in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Geosciences to start in August 2026. This is a standard nine-month faculty appointment. We seek an outstanding individual specializing in geomorphology and/or Earth surface processes broadly defined. We seek a researcher and teacher who has a well-defined national/international research area with a component anchored to US mid-continent. Teaching duties may include undergraduate and graduate geomorphology courses, natural hazards, an upper-level course in the candidate’s area of expertise, and field experiences. The successful candidate will conduct research leading to scholarly publications, integrate research with student mentorship, design graduate and undergraduate courses, and implement new methods of teaching to reflect changes in the field. Additional duties will include serving on various faculty/student-oriented committees, providing service on campus and in related professional organizations, and participating in faculty governance in the department and on campus. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree (PhD) in geosciences (or a closely related field) from an accredited institution of higher education conferred by the date of initial appointment
• A demonstrated record of teaching or mentoring at the graduate level and/or undergraduate level
• Evidence of, or a demonstrated potential for, an active research agenda

Nice To Haves

• Strong record of successful publication and external funding in geomorphology and/or Earth surface processes
• A demonstrated potential for developing regional/mid-continent research and/or national/international projects and teaching field experiences
• Strong evidence of the ability to be an active and collegial member of a collaborative faculty team both on campus and in relevant national service organizations

Responsibilities

• Conduct research leading to scholarly publications
• Integrate research with student mentorship
• Design graduate and undergraduate courses
• Implement new methods of teaching
• Serve on various faculty/student-oriented committees
• Provide service on campus and in related professional organizations
• Participate in faculty governance in the department and on campus

Benefits

• University contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance
• Tuition waivers for employees and their families
• 12 official holidays
• Immediate leave accrual
• Choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees