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Assistant Professor - Structural Geology

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Location: 4202 East Fowler Avenue, Tampa, FL, 33620, US.

Job Details

Job Identification: 41860

Job Category: Faculty

Posting Date: 10/15/2025, 05:34 PM

Degree Level: Doctorate Degree

Job Duration: 9 months full-time, tenure-earning

Start Date: August 7, 2026

Salary: Negotiable

Essential Personnel: No

Job Description The School of Geosciences at the University of South Florida seeks to fill a 9 month, full-time and tenure-earning, Assistant Professor in Structural Geology, with a start date of August 7, 2026. We seek an innovative scholar advancing the teaching and research in Structural Geology. Candidates who bridge across department strengths in geophysics, tectonics and volcanology are especially encouraged to apply. Salary is negotiable.

Responsibilities The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active, externally funded research program, teach and develop courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, advise graduate students, and contribute to departmental and university services. Potential courses include introductory geology, structural geology, tectonics, and field mapping at our field station in Idaho during the summer. Experience or demonstrated interest in fostering interdisciplinary research will be desirable.

Qualifications Doctoral degree from an accredited institution in Geology, Geophysics, or a closely related field is required. Candidates who are ABD (All But Dissertation) are welcome to apply. This means applicants must have completed all doctoral coursework and examinations and be actively working toward completing their dissertation, but the degree must be conferred by the appointment start date of August 7, 2026. Must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Assistant Professor.

Application Process When applying, please upload the following materials in a single PDF:

Cover letter

Curriculum Vitae

Teaching philosophy

Evidence of successful research

Provide names & contact information for three (3) professional references

This position is open until filled, with initial review of applications beginning on

January 15, 2026 . Conclusion of this search is subject to final budget approval. According to Florida Law, applications and meetings regarding them are open to the public.

Equal Opportunity USF is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access institution. For disability accommodations, contact Lori VanHelden at (813-974-0640 / lorivanhelden@usf.edu), a minimum of five working days in advance. This position is subject to Foreign Influence Screening. House Bill 7017 (“HB 7017”).

Applicants have rights under federal employment laws. The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law.

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