Associate/Full Professor of Geosciences

University of Arkansas • Fayetteville, AR

56d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Geosciences at the University of Arkansas seeks applications for an Endowed Associate Professor or Professor of Geosciences. The successful candidate will be named the inaugural Dr. T.A. “Mac” McGilvery, Karen R. McGilvery and Maurice F. Storm Field Experience Endowed Chair (Field Chair). This role requires a demonstrated record of excellence in field-based research and teaching, with evidence of strong mentorship of undergraduate and/or graduate students in field-based settings. The candidate's geoscience field of expertise is unconstrained and may include aspects focused on the pedagogy of teaching in the field or field-based method development. The Field Chair will be a dynamic leader of field experiences, dedicated to student learning, mentorship, and academic excellence. This position will coordinate immersive field experiences, ensuring they are safe, accessible, well-organized, and impactful. Field experiences include university activities involving traveling to, experiencing, and documenting natural environments outside of classrooms and laboratories. Current department experiences include two three-week field camps and Spring Break field trips, which the Field Chair will co-organize, co-develop, and frequently co-teach. The Field Chair will also facilitate interdisciplinary cooperation across campus and with external collaborators. This position is in-person, requiring extensive engagement in activities such as office hours, student advising, and committee meetings. Regular, reliable attendance and the ability to maintain collegial working relationships are essential.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Geosciences or a related field from an accredited institution of higher education.
• Demonstrated record of field-based teaching and research in multiple settings.
• Experience with teaching multi-week, intensive courses to establish expertise and confidence in field work.
• Potential to develop and maintain research and teaching programs that require field-based science.
• Willingness to provide remote support for summer and spring field courses and teach them on a rotating basis (summer pay is additional to 9-month appointment).
• Qualifications commensurate with tenure at the University of Arkansas – Fayetteville.
• Licensure and willingness to drive 12-passenger vans and trucks.
• Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

• A record of strong mentorship of undergraduate or graduate students in field-based research projects, as evidenced by theses, papers, reports, or testimonials.
• A record of high-quality field course development and leadership, as evidenced by course materials, student outcomes, or testimonials.
• Evidence of strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills that will facilitate working with faculty across the department, university, and beyond.
• A vision for department field camps and other field activities that leverage departmental strengths.

Responsibilities

• Co-organize, co-develop, and frequently co-teach field experiences, including summer field camps and Spring Break field courses.
• Coordinate immersive field experiences, ensuring they are safe, accessible, well-organized, and impactful.
• Facilitate interdisciplinary faculty and student cooperation across campus and among external university/institutional collaborators.
• Contribute to advancing the reputation of the college for academic excellence.
• Conduct 40% research/scholarly and/or creative activities.
• Conduct 40% teaching or professional performance.
• Engage in 20% academic service activities.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree