European Geosciences Union (EGU)
Professor of Practice and Curator in Charge, Vertebrate Paleontology Laboratory;
European Geosciences Union (EGU), Austin, Texas, us, 78716
Professor of Practice and Curator in Charge, Vertebrate Paleontology Laboratory; Professor of Practice and Curator in Charge, Non-vertebrate Paleontology Laboratory
University of Texas at Austin, Jackson School of Geosciences, Austin, TX. Position type: Full‑time, 12‑month, non‑tenure track, open rank. Salary: Competitive. Application deadline: 15 November 2025. The Jackson School of Geosciences (JSG) seeks two full‑time Professors of Practice to serve as Curator‑in‑Charge and oversee staff and operations for either the Vertebrate Paleontology Laboratory (VPL) or the Non‑vertebrate Paleontology Laboratory (NPL). These appointments have a three‑year rolling contract and are salaried. Key Responsibilities
Paleontological Research
Conduct independent research and publish in peer‑reviewed journals. Collaborate with JSG faculty and UT Austin researchers; support graduate and undergraduate students using VPL/NPL collections. Seek external funding for research and collection development; work with Jackson School development office.
Curation and Laboratory Management
Serve on the museum steering committee setting research priorities and conservation goals. Act as curator‑in‑charge of collections, in consultation with faculty research curators. Facilitate collaborations among UT researchers and promote use of collections in teaching. Oversee laboratory staff (collections manager, fossil preparator) and manage operations in alignment with school priorities. Coordinate collections acquisition, sample intake, fossil preparation, loan and destructive sampling requests. Plan and manage the laboratory budget, including endowment income, gifts and external funding; work with Jackson School development team on fundraising.
Teaching and Mentoring
Teach one undergraduate course per year in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences. Mentor graduate and undergraduate students; serve on thesis committees; may serve as principal graduate thesis advisor with committee approval. Incorporate innovative teaching or outreach using museum collections.
Distribution of Effort
Approximately 20% personal research, 20% facilitation of research by faculty and students, 50% curator‑in‑charge and lab management (including fundraising), 10% teaching. Qualifications
Ph.D. in Geoscience or related field. Established or potential independent paleontological research program (peer‑reviewed publications). Prior experience in paleontological curation or collections management. Formal university teaching experience at undergraduate level. Proven grantsmanship and excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Application Instructions
Submit a CV, names of three references, and a brief letter of interest (maximum five pages) addressing the position, qualifications, and how you will contribute to research, curation, and teaching. Applications continue until the position is filled. Submit through Interfolio’s “Apply Now” link or email Julia.clarke@jsg.utexas.edu. For more information see the application deadline above. Benefits
Competitive health benefits (employee‑only coverage at 100%). Vision, dental, life, and disability insurance options. Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays. Retirement plans with generous employee matching. Free rides on UT shuttle and CapMetro buses with staff ID card. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Texas at Austin is an equal‑opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The university is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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University of Texas at Austin, Jackson School of Geosciences, Austin, TX. Position type: Full‑time, 12‑month, non‑tenure track, open rank. Salary: Competitive. Application deadline: 15 November 2025. The Jackson School of Geosciences (JSG) seeks two full‑time Professors of Practice to serve as Curator‑in‑Charge and oversee staff and operations for either the Vertebrate Paleontology Laboratory (VPL) or the Non‑vertebrate Paleontology Laboratory (NPL). These appointments have a three‑year rolling contract and are salaried. Key Responsibilities
Paleontological Research
Conduct independent research and publish in peer‑reviewed journals. Collaborate with JSG faculty and UT Austin researchers; support graduate and undergraduate students using VPL/NPL collections. Seek external funding for research and collection development; work with Jackson School development office.
Curation and Laboratory Management
Serve on the museum steering committee setting research priorities and conservation goals. Act as curator‑in‑charge of collections, in consultation with faculty research curators. Facilitate collaborations among UT researchers and promote use of collections in teaching. Oversee laboratory staff (collections manager, fossil preparator) and manage operations in alignment with school priorities. Coordinate collections acquisition, sample intake, fossil preparation, loan and destructive sampling requests. Plan and manage the laboratory budget, including endowment income, gifts and external funding; work with Jackson School development team on fundraising.
Teaching and Mentoring
Teach one undergraduate course per year in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences. Mentor graduate and undergraduate students; serve on thesis committees; may serve as principal graduate thesis advisor with committee approval. Incorporate innovative teaching or outreach using museum collections.
Distribution of Effort
Approximately 20% personal research, 20% facilitation of research by faculty and students, 50% curator‑in‑charge and lab management (including fundraising), 10% teaching. Qualifications
Ph.D. in Geoscience or related field. Established or potential independent paleontological research program (peer‑reviewed publications). Prior experience in paleontological curation or collections management. Formal university teaching experience at undergraduate level. Proven grantsmanship and excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Application Instructions
Submit a CV, names of three references, and a brief letter of interest (maximum five pages) addressing the position, qualifications, and how you will contribute to research, curation, and teaching. Applications continue until the position is filled. Submit through Interfolio’s “Apply Now” link or email Julia.clarke@jsg.utexas.edu. For more information see the application deadline above. Benefits
Competitive health benefits (employee‑only coverage at 100%). Vision, dental, life, and disability insurance options. Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays. Retirement plans with generous employee matching. Free rides on UT shuttle and CapMetro buses with staff ID card. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Texas at Austin is an equal‑opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The university is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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