Assistant​/Associate Professor, Geology

Job Description

The College of Science invites applications for a 9‑month tenure‑track Assistant or Associate Professor of Geology in the Department of Physical and Environmental Sciences. The position will begin in the Spring semester. The areas of expertise for this position are geosystem modeling, data integration, Earth system dynamics and/or fields of bio‑geosciences. The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate excellence in research and scholarship at national and international levels;

teach undergraduate and graduate level Geology courses and laboratories; be an effective teacher and mentor to undergraduate students in geology; and advise and supervise doctoral and master’s students in the Coastal and Marine System Science and Environmental Science graduate programs within PENS.

The Department of Physical and Environmental Sciences (PENS) of Texas A&M University‑Corpus Christi is an interdisciplinary department that offers undergraduate degrees in Geology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Atmospheric Science, and Physics. We also offer a PhD in Coastal and Marine System Sciences, and master’s degrees in environmental science, Coastal and Marine System Science and Chemistry. With the physical sciences as our core, we seek to bridge academics and research through interdisciplinary collaboration that exists both in the classroom and in the field.

We seek for our students at every level to grasp the real‑life applicability of their research and its wide‑spread impacts on environment and sustainability.

Texas A&M University‑Corpus Christi is a vibrant, Hispanic and Minority Serving Doctoral Research Institution that proudly provides a solid academic reputation, renowned faculty, and highly rated degree programs since . The University has a heritage of teaching excellence with innovation in research and community engagement as part of the distinguished Texas A&M System. With palm tree‑lined pathways throughout the campus, nearby natural wetlands, a scenic hike‑and‑bike trail and a university beach, Texas A&M University‑Corpus Christi is the only university in the nation located on its own island, at the heart of the Texas Gulf Coast.

• Doctoral degree in a closely related discipline.
• Strong publication record in leading and high‑impact journals.

• Doctoral degree in a closely related discipline.
• Strong publication record in leading and high‑impact journals.
• Five years of full‑time university faculty experience including at least four years in the rank of Assistant Professor. Related professional experience may substitute in rare cases.

TO APPLY: requested documents must be uploaded to be considered for the position.

A completed application will include:

Final date to receive applications:
September 20

Position start date:
Spring

For questions, please contact:
Dr. Valeriu Murgulet, Search Chair, Texas A&M University‑Corpus Christi.