Assistant Professor, 9 Month Salaried (Geology) at InsideHigherEd

Job Title: Assistant Professor, 9 Month Salaried (Geology)
Location: Tallahassee, FL
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 61258
Department

Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science I College of Arts & Sciences

Responsibilities

The Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science (EOAS) at Florida State University (FSU) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Solid Earth Tectonics. Applicants are responsible for teaching, research, service, and related administrative activities. Applicant research methods may include field-based, laboratory, or numerical studies. Research themes of interest include orogenic processes, geodynamics, fundamental rock physics, seismogenesis, and other structural geology topics. The successful candidate is expected to contribute to the undergraduate and graduate curriculum including providing experiential learning experiences.

Qualifications

A PhD from an accredited institution or the highest degree appropriate in Geosciences or a closely related discipline and a strong record of research that advances understanding of solid Earth and planetary processes and their surface expressions is required.

Other Information

EOAS is housed in a new building (2020) with state-of-the-art facilities and laboratories, has 36 faculty members and 102 graduate students, and offers undergraduate and/or graduate degrees in Geology, Meteorology, Oceanography, and Environmental Sciences. FSU is home to the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory which houses a variety of sophisticated instrumentation, especially in electron microscopy and mass spectrometry. FSU also hosts a local High Performance Computing Center. For additional information on EOAS and FSU's resources, please visit https://www.eoas.fsu.edu/.

Contact Info

Any inquiries can be made to the Chair of the Search Committee Prof. Vincent Salters ([email protected]).

University Information

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news!

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How To Apply

If qualified and interested in a specific Faculty job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://hr.fsu.edu/facultyjobs. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service. Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information.

Applicants should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, contact information for three references, and statements on research and teaching interests with their application.

Considerations

This is a Faculty position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

This position is being advertised as open until filled.

Review of applications will begin November 7, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.