Professors of Instruction in Sustainable Earth Systems

Open Rank Professors of Instruction in Sustainable Earth Systems

The University of Texas at Dallas, Dallas, TX.

Position Type:
Full-Time

Salary:
Negotiable

Category:
Geology, Earth Sciences, and Oceanography

Posting Number: F01133P

Department:
Sustainable Earth Systems Science

Pay Basis:
Monthly

Location:

Richardson

Position Status:
Academic Year

Start Date:

August 1, 2026 (Fall 2026 semester)

The University of Texas at Dallas is recruiting two (2) open‑rank full‑time Professors of Instruction in the Department of Sustainable Earth Systems Sciences (SESS), School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics (NSM). These positions require teaching the equivalent of four (4) 3‑semester credit hour lecture courses each semester, both in‑person and online, primarily to undergraduate students, including BS Geosciences majors and other non‑majors.

Teaching areas include undergraduate geology, earth sciences, hydrology, and environmental sciences. Undergraduate research project mentoring is encouraged, and service on department committees is modest and assigned by the Department Head.

• Teach four (4) 3‑semester credit hour lecture courses per semester, both in‑person and online.
• Engage undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds in geology, earth sciences, hydrology, and environmental sciences.
• Mentor undergraduate research projects.
• Provide modest service on department committees as assigned by the Department Head.
• Begin appointment on August 1, 2026 (Fall 2026 semester).

• A PhD or equivalent in Earth Sciences or a related discipline; ABD status considered at the application/interviewing stage.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a collaborative, engaging, and dynamic environment with individuals of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
• Experience delivering high‑quality teaching at the undergraduate BS level using evidence‑based practices.
• Strong record of productivity and professional achievement in an academic discipline related to Earth Sciences.

The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. The university prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.