Assistant Professor of Geoscience

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Assistant Professor

The Department of Geoscience at the University of Wisconsin–Madison seeks applicants at the Assistant Professor level with exceptional potential for impactful research addressing problems related to the Energy Transition. The search focuses on expertise in critical minerals, economic geology, and/or geological decarbonization. Candidates who employ geophysical, computational, or field-based methods are encouraged to apply. This position is part of UW–Madison’s RISE-Earth initiative, which strengthens the university’s ability to address environmental challenges and translate discoveries into tangible benefits at home in Wisconsin and beyond.

The successful candidate will advance the educational mission of the Department of Geoscience and the College of Letters & Science, valuing evidence-based and student-centered teaching and undergraduate mentoring, while contributing to an inclusive environment for faculty, staff, students, and the broader community.

The Department of Geoscience at UW–Madison has a tradition of excellence in research and teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels. Faculty conduct research that enhances understanding of the Earth and its relationship to society, serving Wisconsin, the nation, and the world. The program emphasizes fundamentals of the Earth system to prepare students for successful careers, with many graduates achieving leadership roles in academia, industry, and government.

UW–Madison is consistently recognized as a leading university with strong graduate and undergraduate programs and a welcoming, supportive, and respectful community. Candidates should highlight strengths in these priorities in their cover letter, research statement, and/or teaching statement. Madison is a city of 270,000 and the capital of Wisconsin, noted for its tech growth and high quality of life.

RISE-EARTH Initiative:
The Wisconsin Research, Innovation, and Scholarly Excellence (RISE) Initiative accelerates and strengthens faculty hiring, research infrastructure, interdisciplinary collaboration, and student opportunities to address environmental challenges. RISE‑EARTH stands for Environment:
Adaptation, Resilience, Technology, and Humanity. Through these efforts, RISE-EARTH aims to translate discoveries into benefits for Wisconsin and beyond. Candidates hired through RISE-EARTH will join a community of scholars across disciplines and campuses, engaging in seminars and collaborations. Further information about RISE can be found at: rise.wisc.edu.

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses, contribute to curriculum updates and innovations to educate a diverse student body, mentor graduate students, supervise research, and develop an extramurally funded research program with industry connections; participate in interdisciplinary and collaborative efforts within the College of Letters & Science and with other departments, schools, and colleges; advance the college’s commitment to excellence in teaching, mentoring, research, and service.

Department: College of Letters & Science, Department of Geoscience

Compensation: Negotiable – 9 months

• Evidence of creativity and excellence in scholarly research and teaching; ability to foster a teaching, learning, departmental, and research environment where all can thrive.

A PhD in geoscience or related field is required by start of appointment.

Apply online at Jobs at UW under Job Requisition JR. Applications must be submitted through UW–Madison's online system. Applications submitted outside of this system will not be considered. Click the Apply Now button to start the process. Applicants should submit the following four items as a single PDF document:

• A letter of application
• Curriculum vitae
• A research, teaching, and mentoring statement
• A list of 3 references with contact information

For full consideration, all materials must be received no later than…