"Assistant Professor Geology"

Job Description

Job ID: 292053
Location: Statesboro, Georgia
Full/Part 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.

Location

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... The School currently offers baccalaureate degrees in Geoscience (BS) and Sustainability Science (BS) in addition to graduate degrees in Environmental Science (MS and PhD).

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

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.

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