Assistant Professor Geology

Assistant Professor in Applied Structural Geology

The Earth and Environmental Sciences (EES) Program at the University of West Georgia invites applications for a full-time (9 month) tenure-track Assistant Professor position in applied Structural Geology, set to begin on August 1, 2027. The successful candidate will teach Introductory Geology courses and laboratories and upper-division courses in their specialty and conduct applied research.

The EES Program is a supportive, student-centered group of Geology and Geography Faculty with a strong commitment to undergraduate education, experiential learning, and career preparation. We seek a colleague dedicated to excellence in undergraduate teaching, mentoring, and applied, field-oriented research in Structural Geology. The University of West Georgia is a comprehensive public university located in Carrollton Georgia, one hour west of Atlanta.

Carrollton is a vibrant, small-sized city with a relatively low cost of living and high quality of life. The Piedmont province of the southern Appalachian Mountains affords ready access to the Blue Ridge, Valley and Ridge, and Coastal Plain provinces, offering diverse field-based research opportunities.

1:
Teaching undergraduate Introductory Geology lecture and laboratory courses, upper-division courses in Structural Geology, and/or upper-division electives, preferably Engineering Geology and/or Economic Geology in various modalities including online, hybrid, and face-to-face as per program need. 2:
Establishing an independent research program that results in peer-reviewed publications while actively pursuing extramural funding. 3:
Mentoring undergraduate students in independent research projects in structural geology, engineering geology, geologic mapping, or related applied areas. 4:
Contributing to service activities within the program, college, university, and/or professional community.

Required

Education:

Ph.D. in Structural Geology or a closely related field by the start date

Required Experience:

Demonstrated commitment to high-quality undergraduate teaching Evidence of ongoing scholarly engagement, such as peer reviewed publications or conference proceedings, appropriate to the candidate's career stage. Demonstrated ability to engage undergraduate students in research and experiential or field-based learning

Preferred Experience:

Ability to teach upper-division courses in Engineering Geology and/or Economic Geology, or Hydrogeology Evidence of collaboration with industry partners in applied structural/engineering geology Professional Geologist (PG) licensure in the state of Georgia, or demonstrated interest in obtaining licensure Demonstrated interest in preparing students for professional careers, including preparation for the ASBOG Fundamentals of Geology (FG) examination

Salary as commensurate with experience.

Curriculum vitae Cover letter Statements of Teaching Philosophy, and statement of Research Agenda Contact information for three professional references Review of application materials will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. For consideration, please submit materials by March 26, 2026.

Knowledge:
Physical Geology, Structural Geology, Engineering Geology Skill:
Geologic mapping, GIS software, field work, good communication skills Abilities:
Teaching Structural Geology to undergraduate students Office Environment - Work normally performed in a typical interior work environment. Lifting
- Up to 15lbs.

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check…