Asst Professor - Geology & Geophysics

The University of Wyoming is delighted to receive your interest in our vacant position!  We strive to connect with qualified and uniquely talented individuals to join our campus community.  We would love to hear how your experiences translate to this position, the University’s Mission, Vison, and Values, and encourage you to submit an application today!

JOB TITLE:   

Assistant Professor

JOB PURPOSE:   

The Department of Geology & Geophysics at the University of Wyoming welcomes applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Crustal Dynamics. We seek applicants who complement existing research strengths within the department and across the University. Research focus is open including, but not limited to, lithospheric deformation, basin analysis, Earth surface processes, geodynamics, and the interplay ofcrustal processes with the biosphere or atmosphere. We particularly encourage applicants who address questions from the grain scale to the global scale and who integrate field, theoretical, experimental, and/or computer modeling/computational/data science approaches. This position offers the possibility of a joint appointment in the School of Computing for candidates with demonstrated expertise and interest in interdisciplinary computing applications and research, however this is not a requirement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

The successful candidate will be expected to build a vibrant, extramurally funded research program in the broadly defined area of crustal processes, contribute to the teaching mission of the department, and participate in service.

REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY: 

This position provides vital support to campus customers and requires the successful candidate be available to work on campus.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

A minimum of a PhD degree in Geology, Earth Sciences, Geosciences, or related fields at time of appointment and evidence of past research and/or teaching experience is required. 

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Demonstrated ability and/or potential to develop a nationally competitive, extramurally funded research program
• Use of field-based and/or computational approaches in their teaching and/or research
• Ability to advise graduate students
• Ability to contribute to core undergraduate coursework related to crustal processes (possibly including: structural geology, field geology, petrology, and/or geophysics)

REQUIRED MATERIALS:  

Complete the online application and upload the following documents: cover letter; C.V. that includes a list of publications; statement of research interests and future research plans; statement of teaching philosophy and teaching interests; and contact information (mailing address, phone number and e-mail address) for three references. This position will remain open until filled. Complete applications received by 01/05/2025 will receive full consideration.   

About the Department:

The department comprises 25 faculty who regularly collaborate with other UW entities, including the School of Energy Resources and the School of Computing. Geology and Geophysics faculty have access to exceptional laboratory, field, and computational resources including:

• Materials Characterization Laboratory (FESEM, conventional SEM, 200 kV TEM, EPMA, powder XRD);
• Geochemistry Analytical Laboratory (ICPMS, ICPOES, IC, and a range of other techniques for geochemical analysis);
• Wyoming High Precision Isotope Laboratory with a state-of-the-art Thermo Fisher Scientific NEPTUNE Plus MC-ICPMS that routinely measures radiogenic isotopes of Sr, Nd, Hf and Pb, U-Th-Ra disequilibrium, and non-traditional stable isotopes of Ca, Fe, Mg, Pt and U;
• Wyoming Center for Environmental Hydrology and Geophysics (which hosts a large facility of near-surface geophysical equipment, including seismic, electrical, potential field and electromagnetic instrumentation);
• Radiogenic Isotope Laboratory (Thermal Ionization Mass Spectrometry: VG Sector 54- Rb-Sr, Sm-Nd and U-Pb isotopic analyses);
• University of Wyoming stable isotope facility (CHNOS isotopes); compound specific isotope analysis;
•  High-performance computing facilities, both on-campus and NCAR-Wyoming Supercomputing Center (NWSC), Cheyenne WY.

The University of Wyoming prioritizes a campus environment characterized by diversity, free inquiry, and free expression.  The Department of Geology and Geophysics is committed to providing a welcoming and supportive environment for all by valuing respect, professionality, and intellectual richness.  All applications will be reviewed based on the criteria listed above, and all qualified candidates