The Department of Geology at the University of Georgia (UGA) invites applications for a senior tenure-track position (Associate to Full Professor) with a research focus on Critical Minerals (CM). CM are defined as any minerals, elements, or substances designated by a government as essential to energy technology and at risk of supply chain disruption. This position is part of UGA’s Georgia First Program, which aims to promote sustainable growth in CM, energy generation and storage, environmental stewardship, and geohealth.

We encourage applicants with expertise in CM resources, particularly those who use field-based studies, laboratory-based geochemistry (e.g., thermodynamics, kinetics, isotopes), or mineral economics and extraction. Applicants with a proven track record of collaboration with government or industry partners are especially encouraged to apply. Candidates whose expertise complements the department’s strengths in geophysics, hydrology, sedimentary geology, geobiology, contaminant transport, geohazards, planetary geology, and structural geology are particularly sought to join this vibrant program.

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in the geosciences or a related field and demonstrate successful grantsmanship, a record of publishing in high-profile outlets, and the ability to mentor graduate students. The successful candidate will also be expected to teach in the core undergraduate geology curriculum and at the graduate level in their area of expertise. Applicants must have academic credentials commensurate with the promotion and tenure guidelines at the University of Georgia. These guidelines can be found at https://provost.uga.edu/faculty-affairs/promotion-tenure/.

Review of applications will begin on February 1, 2025, and will continue until filled. For more information about the job posting and to apply, please visit: https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/404483

Required applicant documents include 1) Resume/CV, 2) Cover letter, 3) Teaching portfolio/philosophy statement, and 4) a list of three references with contact information.

The Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, its many units, and the University of Georgia are committed to multidisciplinary research, collaboration, and academic innovation and to sustaining a work and learning environment that is inclusive. The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

UGA has been a top-20 public university in the U.S. for nine consecutive years (U.S. News and World Report), with internationally recognized faculty and student-centered teaching. Athens, Georgia has a pleasant climate with resources of nearby Atlanta, the Georgia mountains, and the Atlantic Ocean within a few hours’ drive. Athens supports a small-town vibe with cosmopolitan influences on music, sports, outdoor recreation, and fine dining. Expert healthcare, community spirit, and a low cost of living make what Athens has been considered, “South’s best college town”, “Coolest small towns in America”, and “Best music cities to live in.” See: https://365publicationsonline.com/AthensNCG2021/#p=1.