Assistant Professor of Geosciences
About The Position
The Department of Geosciences at the University of Arkansas seeks applications for an Assistant Professor of Geosciences, with accomplishments consistent with tenure-track status in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences. This is a standard nine-month faculty appointment starting August 2027. The ideal candidate will have a record of, or demonstrated potential for, excellence in research in the field of critical minerals, in teaching economic geology-related courses, and in mentoring undergraduate and/or graduate students. The candidate will be expected to develop a research program in critical minerals, which are increasingly important economically and geopolitically. Applicants will preferably have expertise relevant to critical minerals in Arkansas, such as the lithium brine deposits hosted in the Smackover Formation. The candidate will teach existing courses required for departmental undergraduate and graduate programs, as well as advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in their specialty. This is an in-person position requiring extensive engagement in activities such as office hours, student advising, and departmental, college, and university committee meetings. 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
- A PhD degree in geosciences or a closely related field from an accredited institution of higher education conferred by the date of initial appointment.
- Evidence of, or a demonstrated potential for, geoscience teaching and mentoring at the graduate and undergraduate levels.
- Evidence of, or a demonstrated potential for, developing and maintaining active research in the field of critical minerals (as defined by the United States Geological Survey or the Department of Energy).
- Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Strong record of successful publication and external funding in the field of critical minerals.
- Demonstrated ability to develop effective undergraduate and graduate courses that complement the current course catalog.
- Expertise in critical minerals relevant to the State of Arkansas, such as lithium brine.
Responsibilities
- Develop a research program in critical minerals.
- Teach existing courses required for departmental undergraduate and graduate programs.
- Teach advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in their specialty.
- Mentor undergraduate and/or graduate students.
- Engage in departmental, college, and university committee meetings.
Benefits
- University contributions to health insurance
- University contributions to dental insurance
- University contributions to life insurance
- University contributions to 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
