Assistant/Associate Professor of Geosciences
 University of Arkansas | |
 United States, Arkansas, Fayetteville | |
| 346 North West Avenue (Show on map) | |
 Sep 29, 2026 | |
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Students at all University of Arkansas institutions will view open positions and apply within Workday by searching for "Find Jobs for Students." University of Arkansas, Fayetteville students will view open positions and apply within Workday by searching for "Find Student Jobs at UAF." All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated). If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application process will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through "My Draft Applications" located on your Candidate Home page. Closing Date: Type of Position:Faculty - Tenure/Tenure TrackWorkstudy Position: Work Shift: Sponsorship Available: Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation's top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations. Department's Website: The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated record of excellence in planetary and/or planetary satellite research and teaching, with evidence of strong mentorship of undergraduate and/or graduate students. They will facilitate an active program of research, teaching, and service within the Department of Geosciences and the interdisciplinary Arkansas Center for Space and Planetary Sciences (https://spacecenter.uark.edu/), which conducts research on astronomy and planetary science, the geology and biology of the planets, and asteroid and comet surfaces. The successful applicant will have significant experience in planetary geology, as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications and/or grant funding. The field(s) of study may include planetary geology, planetary atmospheres, and/or planetary satellites. The candidate will have a demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in planetary geology, in addition to having experience mentoring students in independent research. Evidence of ability to be an active and collegial member of interdisciplinary research teams at the university or national/international level is preferred. This is an in-person position. Most university classes are offered face-to-face, and extensive in-person engagement in such activities as office hours, student advising, and departmental, college, and university committee meetings is essential to advancing student success and departmental effectiveness. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others. About the Department: The Department of Geosciences at the University of Arkansas maintains a faculty of 24 professors, research scientists, and instructors, with expertise across many disciplines. The department has Bachelor of Science degree programs in Geography, Geology, Earth Science, and a GIS certificate with about 140 majors. The graduate program has a graduate GIS certificate, MS in Geography, and MS in Geology degrees as well as a PhD in Geosciences, with about 70 graduate students in total. Strong involvement with the university's Center for Space and Planetary Studies, Center for Advanced Spatial Technologies, and Environmental Dynamics Interdisciplinary Graduate Program are ongoing. This includes MS and PhD programs in Space and Planetary Sciences and Environmental Dynamics. Duties will include: *40% Teaching *40% Research *20% Academic Service Activities Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications:
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Additional Information: This position is a Designated Research Positionand is regulated by the Arkansas Research Education Protection Act of 2025. Prior to issuance of an offer of employment, the University is required to request and obtain additional information about an applicant's background and, if required, conduct an additional review of that background information Salary Information: Required Documents to Apply: Optional Documents: Recruitment Contact Information: All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS Please do not send to listed recruitment contact. Special Instructions to Applicants: Completed applications received by October 24, 2026, will be assured full consideration. Late applications will be reviewed as necessary to fill the position.For additional inquiries, please contact the search committee chair, Gregory Dumond, at gdumond@uark.edu. Applicants should submit: *A cover letter *A curriculum vitae *A list of three professional references *A research statement *A teaching statement Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Pre-employment Screening Requirements:Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all. The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. Constant Physical Activity:N/A Frequent Physical Activity:N/A Occasional Physical Activity:N/A Benefits Eligible:Yes | |