Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Position in Geology

University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez 

Location:  Mayagüez, Puerto Rico 

Salary: $62,256.00 

Website: https://www.uprm.edu/geology/

The Department of Geology at the University of Puerto Rico seeks to fill a tenure track position in Mineralogy-Geochemistry and/or Geohydrology-Near surface geophysics.

We seek candidates who can effectively teach basic level earth science courses as well as undergraduate and graduate courses in their field of specialization. Teaching responsibilities include advising and directing undergraduate research and MS theses.

The successful candidate will be expected to develop a program of externally funded research specific to their field of specialization and/or in interdisciplinary collaborations in the earth sciences, environmental sciences or natural hazards and resources.

Applicants must hold a Doctorate in Earth Sciences from an accredited university and have demonstrated the ability to teach and communicate effectively in English and/or Spanish, preferably in both.

Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, graduate and undergraduate official transcripts, research and teaching plans, and the names andcontacts of three (3) professional references. Applications sent electronically (PDF format) to Dr. Lizzette A. Rodriguez and Dr. James Joyce at geol@uprm.edu and james.joyce@upr.edu are highly preferred but may be mailed to PO Box 9000, Department of Geology, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez, PR 00681-9000.

Review of completed applications will begin November 10, 2022.

The University of Puerto Rico is an EOE/AAE institution.