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ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR IN SOLID EARTH GEOLOGY

Category: Tenure and tenure-track faculty

Institution: UNIVERSITY OF IOWA

Department: School of Earth, Environment, and Sustainability

Location: Iowa City, IA, USA

Application deadline: 2026-09-15

Start date: August 2027

Official announcement:

Reference code: 75964

Inquiries: Dr. David W Peate

Posted: 2026-07-13

Posted by: 0000-0001-9790-2972

Job Description

The School of Earth, Environment, and Sustainability (SEES) at the University of Iowa invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the rank of assistant or associate professor in Solid Earth Geology. SEES seeks an outstanding researcher in solid Earth geology, focused on structural geology and tectonics, and preferably with a field-based emphasis. Required teaching duties will include structural geology, field courses/camp, and other courses within the applicant's area of expertise. Applications are strongly encouraged from candidates with interests in "hard-rock" Earth and planetary processes, petrology, geo(thermo) chronology, geochemistry, critical minerals, and the interplay between solid earth dynamics and conditions in the surficial environment.