"Assistant Professor Geology"

Job Description

Job ID: 292053
Location: Statesboro, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and most comprehensive center of higher education south of Atlanta. With nearly 150 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, Georgia Southern has been designated a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 "high research" university and serves more than 29,500 students from all 50 states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico as well as 106 nations.

With three vibrant campuses - the Statesboro Campus, the Armstrong Campus in Savannah and the Liberty Campus in Hinesville - Georgia Southern offers a dynamic environment which encourages learning, discovery and personal growth. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and has earned special accreditation from professional and academic associations that set standards in their fields.

Georgia Southern is an influencer and intellectual catalyst in southeast Georgia, a rapidly expanding region that is home to international companies such as Hyundai, Gulfstream and JCB, as well as the Port of Savannah and Georgia Ports Authority. With a focus on hands-on learning, Georgia Southern is supporting the demand for highly skilled workers by providing academic excellence and creative innovation in a supportive student-centered environment that empowers the next generation of leaders to succeed.

Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. Named one of the Best U.S. Colleges by The Wall Street Journal, Georgia Southern is nationally ranked for the caliber of its programs and services. Georgia Southern University has been recognized by Forbes as one of "America's Best-In-State Employers" for 2025.

Location

With more than 29,500 students and 150 degree programs, Georgia Southern University is the largest comprehensive university south of Atlanta. Our hands-on, practical approach to learning, and faculty dedicated to teaching, ensure you are prepared for your career and life after graduation.

Statesboro Campus
1332 Southern Drive
Statesboro, GA 30458

Department Information

Within this setting, the School of Earth, Environment, and Sustainability is actively engaged in undergraduate and graduate education, service, and regional, national, and international research. A core mission of the School is to advance research that involves both undergraduate and graduate students, and to this end, the individual hired to fill the advertised position will be expected to contribute to the teaching and research missions of the School of Earth, Environment, and Sustainability. The School currently offers baccalaureate degrees in Geoscience (BS) and Sustainability Science (BS) in addition to graduate degrees in Environmental Science (MS and PhD). Successful applicants will actively collaborate across college and institutional boundaries and contribute to the mission and growth of the interdisciplinary doctoral programs in the College of Science and Mathematics.

Job Summary

Reporting to the School Chair, the Assistant Professor of Geology requires a combination of teaching, research, and service as well as a terminal degree. The position is a 10-month tenure-track appointment, and the salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Required Qualifications

• Earned PhD in Geology or closely related field with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Geology by August 1, 2026
• Demonstrated knowledge in structural geology
• Ability to teach upper-level courses in structural geology and field methods as well as introductory geology courses at the undergraduate level
• Willingness to engage with institutional student success initiatives
• Commitment to engaging with best practice initiatives in instruction and pedagogy, mentoring, and curriculum design and development
• Demonstrated commitment to advancing a strong and growing research and scholarship agenda and the production of research/creative activities as appropriate to the discipline
• Ability to secure external funding to support collaborative research projects
• Participation in the Environmental Science degree program and mentoring PhD and MS students in the Environmental Science degree program

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated geological mapping skills
• Proficiency with GIS or other geospatial techniques
• Field experience in multiple settings
• Demonstrated knowledge of tectonics and/or neotectonics
• Willingness and ability to lead field-based courses

Proposed Salary

This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.

Required Documents to Attach

A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above; a curriculum vitae; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least three (3) professional references. Other documentation may be requested.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position

KNOWLEDGE
Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success

SKILLS
Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills

Apply Before Date

Screening of applications begins December 1, 2025 and continues until the position is filled. Preferred start date is August 1, 2026.

Contact Information

Search Chair: James Reichard
Email: jreich@georgiasouthern.edu
Telephone: (912) 478-5361