Assistant Professor of Geology - University of Arkansas Little Rock

The UA Little Rock School of Physical Sciences Geology Program invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Geology (R0041356). This is a nine-month, tenure track appointment to start on August 16, 2024. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy.

The Job

The Geology Program has an ABET-accredited BS in Geology (with optional Environmental Geology concentration), and advises graduate students in the Applied Science Graduate Program. Research working with both undergraduate and graduate students is encouraged and supported. Facilities include teaching and research microscopes, geochemical instrumentation, rock preparation equipment, field research equipment, dedicated vans, and virtual teaching resources. Additional campus assets include spectroscopy and microscopy instrumentation in the Center of Integrative Nanotechnology Sciences. Participation in professional development opportunities, including funding for conference and workshop attendance, is strongly supported.

This position is subject to a pre-employment criminal and financial history background check. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication and/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.

Education and Experience

Required Education and/or Experience: A Ph.D. in Geology or a related field at the time of appointment; ABD candidates will be considered.

Preferred Education and/or Experience: Ability to teach Structural Geology, Field Geology, Introductory Geology, and courses in the applicant's area of expertise. GIS experience is desired. Experience teaching at the college level is desired.

To Apply

Application materials must be submitted through the online application system. Additional information about this position and application requirements are available under the Jobs link on the Human Resources website at http://ualr.edu/humanresources/. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Consideration of applications will immediately and will continue until the position is filled. For more information, please contact: Dr. Michael DeAngelis, Search Chair, School of Physical Sciences - Geology Program, mtdeangelis@ualr.edu, 501-916-5761.

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The university welcomes applications without regard to race/color, sex, gender, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law. Under Arkansas law, all applications are subject to disclosure. Persons hired must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States