Assistant Professor - Geology & Geophysics

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Job Title:

Assistant Professor

Job Purpose:

The Department of Geology and Geophysics at the University of Wyoming invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Structural Geology or Tectonics, beginning in the Fall semester of 2026. We seek a dynamic and innovative scientist who will develop an internationally recognized, externally funded research program and contribute to excellence in teaching and mentoring at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

We welcome applicants from all areas of structural geology and tectonics, including active tectonics and earthquake processes; plate boundary interactions; lithosphere-asthenosphere interactions; geochronology and thermochronology; interactions between tectonic and surface processes; and data integration and machine learning. We are particularly interested in candidates whose research complements and expands upon existing departmental strengths and addresses cutting-edge questions about the structure and dynamics of Earth’s crust.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain a robust, externally funded research program.
• Teach the department’s undergraduate course in Structural Geology and Tectonics, including field experiences, as well as undergraduate and graduate courses in the candidate’s research area.
• Supervise and mentor undergraduate, MS, and PhD students as well as post-doctoral fellows in research and career development.
• Collaborate in research and service roles with departmental faculty members, other researchers at UW, and both national and international partners.

Minimum Qualifications:

A PhD in Geology, Geophysics, Earth Sciences, or a closely related field at the time of appointment.

Desired Qualifications:

• Potential for high-quality research and publication in peer-reviewed journals in the structural geology and tectonics literature.
• Potential to secure external research funding.
• Potential for excellence in teaching and student mentoring and ability to contribute to department’s teaching needs.
• Potential for synergistic collaboration on teaching, research, and service within and beyond the department.

Required Application Materials:

Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application: Application materials must include: (a) cover letter, (b) curriculum vitae, (c) research statement, (d) teaching and mentoring statement, and (e) names and contact information for three references. Preference will be given to early career scientists.

Review of applications will begin on January 5, 2026, and the position will remain open until filled. Employment is expected to begin in August 2026. For additional information, please contact the chair of the search committee, Prof. Cliff Riebe (criebe@uwyo.edu).

 Complete applications received by 1/4/2026 will receive full consideration. This position will remain open until filled.

Due to a current system limitation, you may only be prompted to upload your resume/CV and a Cover Letter.  To ensure your application is complete, we recommend you put all of your application materials into one file with your cover letter.  However, if you're experiencing any issues in doing so, please send any additional application materials to recruit@uwyo.edu, and a recruiter will manually add them to your application packet. To help us process your application more efficiently, please include the 6-digit job ID number (located at the bottom of the job posting) in your email. 

Work Location:

On-campus: This position provides vital support to campus customers, and the successful candidate must be available to work on campus. 

Work Authorization Requirements:

Work authorization sponsorship may be available for this position, conditioned on the non-applicability of the fees implemented in 90 FR 46027 to the visa petition.

Hiring Statement/Eeo:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu.  

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