Assistant Professor of Critical Minerals and Environmental Geochemistry

Assistant Professor of Critical Minerals and Environmental Geochemistry

Tenure Status: Tenure Track

Department: Geological and Environmental Sciences - 250350

Minimum Qualifications

• The candidate must have a Ph.D. in geology, geoscience, environmental science, or a closely related field at the time of appointment.

Areas of Interest (No Minimum Level Required)

We are seeking a candidate whose research broadly covers critical minerals and low-temperature/aqueous geochemistry. A strong commitment to undergraduate education, mentoring undergraduate research, and developing an externally funded research program is desired.

License/Certification Required

N/A

Description of the Department or Unit

The Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences at Appalachian State University is undergraduate-only with 22 faculty members and more than 300 students majoring in geology or environmental science. The Department and the College of Arts and Sciences possess an array of analytical and field equipment that supports faculty and student research. More information about the Department is available on our website (https://earth.appstate.edu). Appalachian State is a comprehensive R2 university located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina and is a member of the University of North Carolina System.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This candidate will develop and teach upper-level undergraduate courses on: 1) critical minerals, and 2) aqueous or environmental geochemistry. Additional teaching responsibilities may include supporting one or more existing courses such as: Global Biogeochemical Cycles (GES 3310), introductory lectures and/or labs, or research/field methods classes (GES 2750/2751/2752), depending on the candidate's area of expertise.

Proposed Date of Hire: 08/16/2027

Suggested Salary Range: Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Open Until Filled: Yes

Evaluation of Applications Begins: 10/01/2026