Tenure-track Assistant Professor in Solid Earth and Planetary Science

Tenure-track Assistant Professor in Solid Earth and Planetary Science  

The Department of Geology and Geophysics in the College of Arts and Sciences at Texas A&M University is seeking applications for a full-time, 9-month tenure-track Assistant Professor in Solid Earth and Planetary Geoscience broadly defined.  The successful candidate should address one or more grand challenges in Solid Earth and Planetary Geoscience, including but not limited to topics such as:  

• Formation and evolution of crust and mantle of the Earth and other planetary bodies
• Deep planetary processes and conditions including their linkages to surface processes
• Cycling of volatiles and critical elements
• Fundamental studies of plate boundary processes  

We welcome experimental, field, computational, or combined approaches to address one or more of these challenges. The successful applicant will lead a vibrant, cutting-edge research program that should complement existing research strengths of the Department of Geology & Geophysics.  We seek outstanding collaborative faculty who are ready to develop multi-disciplinary approaches that address national and international-scale initiatives.  The anticipated starting date is Fall 2025.  

The successful candidate will be expected to establish and maintain an independent and externally funded research program and contribute to quality teaching and mentoring at the undergraduate and graduate levels.  The candidate is also expected to participate in service activities in the Department, College and University, national and international professional communities, and participate in outreach activities.  Texas A&M University is a Hispanic-serving, land-, sea-, and space-grant university, located at the center of the Bryan/College Station metro area with a dynamic and international community of over 270,000 people.  Information about the Department of Geology & Geophysics can be found at: http://artsci.tamu.edu/geology-geophysics  

Qualifications:

Candidates must have earned a Ph.D. in Geology, Geophysics, or equivalent in a related research discipline prior to the starting date.    

Application Instructions:

For full consideration, applications should be received by November 8, 2024.  We will continue to review applications until the position is filled. Interested applicants must apply through the Texas A&M University faculty job board hosted by Interfolio at apply.interfolio.com/154026 and upload the following:   

1. Cover letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Personal statement to include philosophy and plans for research, teaching, and service
4. Contact information for at least 3 references to solicit letters of recommendations

Questions can be sent to the attention of Dr. Mark Everett (everett@geo.tamu.edu), Department of Geology and Geophysics, Texas A&M University, Search Committee Chair.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

The University is aware that attracting and retaining exceptional faculty often depends on meeting the needs of two careers and therefore has a Dual Career Program.