Assistant Professor-LowTemp Geochemistry-Earth and Planetary Sciences

Overview

Assistant Professor - Low-Temperature Geochemistry, Earth and Planetary Sciences, University of New Mexico. The department invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Low-Temperature Geochemistry to begin August 10, 2026. Applicants must have a PhD in Geochemistry, Geoscience, or a related field by the date of appointment. For best consideration, all application materials must be received by December 22, 2025.

The Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences (EPS) at UNM has a full-time tenure/tenure-track faculty of 11 and offers undergraduate degrees in Earth and Planetary Sciences and Environmental Science, and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Earth and Planetary Sciences. EPS facilities include state-of-the-art analytical laboratories for water and sediment chemistry, imaging, stable and radiogenic isotopes, access to high-performance computing facilities, and field sites spanning New Mexico’s diverse landscapes.

The new faculty member will teach undergraduate and graduate courses related to geochemistry and undergraduate courses in Earth and environmental sciences. They are expected to have an active research program and supervise graduate students. The position offers opportunities to collaborate with researchers across UNM and at nearby national laboratories, as well as state and federal agencies.

To apply , please access the University of New Mexico's online application system at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and apply for posting Requisition #34200
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Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. by appointment date with specialization in Low-Temperature Geochemistry or a related discipline.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Evidence of scholarship in Low-Temperature Geochemistry
• Demonstrated ability or interest in teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in low-temperature geochemistry and general courses in Earth and Environmental Sciences
• Demonstrated ability or interest in advising and directing graduate research
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain an externally funded research program
• A demonstrated commitment to cultivate an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and to the success of the university's mission to serve local and global communities

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a third-party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

A complete application consists of the following:

• A maximum two-page cover letter describing the applicant's qualifications as they relate to all of the minimum and preferred criteria
• A current curriculum vitae (including email address and telephone number for three references)
• A teaching statement not to exceed two pages
• A research statement not to exceed two pages

Applicants who are appointed to a UNM faculty position are required to provide an official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements prior to their initial employment with UNM.

For Best Consideration: please apply by 12/22/2025. This position will remain open until filled.

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