Research Assistant Professor, Geophysics, Non-Tenure Track

Salary/Position Classification

• $80,000+ Dependent on Experience, Annual, Exempt
• 40 hours per week
• 100% Remote Work Availability: No
• Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): Yes

Purpose Of Position

The College of Engineering & Mines (CEM) is seeking a research assistant professor with expertise in geophysics to contribute to technical areas including, but not limited to geothermal energy, planetary geology, and sedimentary basin geology. This position will also provide technical proposal development support to the College and may be expected to teach up to two courses per academic year in relevant areas of expertise.

The purpose of this position is threefold: 1) Support CEM’s efforts to develop and grow sponsored research in the areas of geothermal energy, planetary geology, and sedimentary basin geology, 2) Provide general technical proposal development support to the College’s faculty and staff researchers, and 3) Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in areas of relevant expertise to support the academic mission of the Harold Hamm School of Geology & Geological Engineering.

Duties & Responsibilities

• 30% - Developing and submitting proposals for externally funded research to federal and state agencies, and private sector partners. Over time (within the first 1-2 years), the expectation is that the hire will be able to fund a significant portion of their salary via external awards.
• 50% - General Technical Proposal Development Support:
• 20% - Teach up to two courses per academic year. Courses may include the following:
• Provide technical editing services for faculty and staff researchers
• Support development of proposals through, for example, organizing and coordinating Pink/Red Team reviews and developing RFP requirements documentation/checklists to aid proposal teams in submitting fully compliant and high-quality proposals.
• Provide support to proposal and research teams on items such as stakeholder engagement plans/implementation and in developing strategies for addressing inclusive and accessible research requirements or objectives.
• Supporting the CEM Research Institute’s Executive Director in College-wide research business planning.
• ENGR 590 – Special Topics in Engineering – Graduate Research Methods
• GEOL 111/111L – Introduction to Planetary Geology & Lab
• GEOL 450 – Advanced Planetary Geology o GEOL 550 – Investigations in Planetary Geoscience
• GEOL 106 – Global Warming – The Facts and Myths o GEOL 330 – Structural Geology 

Required Competencies

• Advanced knowledge in geothermal energy, planetary geology, and sedimentary basin geology

Minimum Requirements

• PhD in Geophysics, Geology, or closely related discipline
• Experience teaching at the graduate and undergraduate level
• At least three years of experience in technical proposal development
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Specific experience providing general technical proposal support in an academic setting, including technical writing/editing.
• Familiarity with a wide range of funding agencies

To Apply

To assure full consideration, applications must be received by 10/15/2025 and include the following materials:

• Resume
• Statement of research and teaching objectives/interests
• Names and contact information of three (3) professional references
• Unofficial transcripts. Please note that the selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts upon hire.

Position is open until filled