Geoscientist, Structural/Sedimentary Geology
About The Position
The Department of Geosciences at East Tennessee State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor with expertise in structural geology and/or sedimentary geology, stratigraphy, and GIS-based field mapping. The successful candidate will strengthen undergraduate and graduate programs through high-quality teaching, student mentoring, and an active research program. Teaching will support the B.S. in Geosciences, especially the Geology & Environment and Geospatial concentrations, and the M.S. program. Courses may include Structural Geology, Sedimentation-Stratigraphy, Field Mapping, Geologic Evolution of North America, introductory geoscience, and other offerings aligned with the candidate’s expertise. The candidate will mentor undergraduate and graduate students, establish an externally fundable research program involving students, contribute to curriculum development and departmental service, and collaborate with faculty across paleontology, geospatial science, environmental geology, hydrology, and Appalachian regional geology. The southern Appalachians offer opportunities for research on deformation, basin evolution, landscape development, and paleoenvironmental reconstruction, with additional opportunities associated with proximity to the Gray Fossil Site. The department has a collaborative faculty, a commitment to hands-on, field-based education, and start-up support available to enhance laboratory facilities. Applicants should demonstrate a strong commitment to field- and laboratory-based teaching and regionally relevant scholarship that advances student success and community engagement.
Requirements
- PhD in Geology, Geoscience, Geography, or a related discipline.
- Understanding of structural geology principles, stress, strain, rock deformation, tectonics, and geodynamics.
- Understanding of sedimentary processes, depositional environments, facies analysis, and basin analysis.
- Understanding of field methods, geologic mapping, GIS, and analytical techniques.
- Ability to mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
- Ability to establish an externally fundable research program.
- Ability to collaborate with faculty across relevant geoscience disciplines.
Responsibilities
- Teach undergraduate and graduate courses supporting the B.S. in Geosciences and the M.S. program.
- Mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
- Establish an externally fundable research program involving students.
- Contribute to curriculum development and departmental service.
- Collaborate with faculty across paleontology, geospatial science, environmental geology, hydrology, and Appalachian regional geology.
Benefits
- Start-up support is available to enhance laboratory facilities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
