Thread: Faculty position in Tectonics

The Department of Geosciences invites applications for a tenure eligible faculty position to be filled by May 2023 at the Assistant Professor level. We seek applicants with interests in the broad field of tectonics, including but not limited to past and present continental tectonics, marine tectonics, planetary tectonics, Geodynamics, Geodesy, Seismology, Geochemistry and Thermochronology and Tectonics-Surface-Climate interactions. The appointee is expected to develop a high-profile, externally funded research program, teach undergraduate- and graduate-level courses in solid-Earth geology/geophysics, and to engage in departmental, university, and external service. The position is open to applicants who hold a Ph.D. by the time of appointment. The Department of Geosciences seeks faculty who promote diversity and equity in research, education, and outreach, and who have interests in collaborative research and curricular activities.

The Department of Geosciences at the University of Arizona features perennial top-ten ranked programs in geology, geophysics, and geochemistry, and a growing emphasis in climate science and paleoclimatology. The Department includes 33 full-time faculty members, 30-40 research scientists, 70-80 graduate students, and 200-250 undergraduate students. The University of Arizona also has top planetary science, hydrology, and engineering departments with significant potential for collaboration.

Review of applications will begin Jan 15, 2023, and will continue until the position is filled.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!


Susan Beck
Professor
Director of Graduate Program
Department of Geosciences
University of Arizona
slbeck<at>arizona.edu