Description

The Department of Geosciences in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Geosciences to start in August 2026. This is a standard nine-month faculty appointment. We seek an outstanding individual specializing in geomorphology and/or Earth surface processes broadly defined. We seek a researcher and teacher who has a well-defined national/international research area with a component anchored to US mid-continent. Teaching duties may include undergraduate and graduate geomorphology courses, natural hazards, an upper-level course in the candidate’s area of expertise, and field experiences. The successful candidate will conduct research leading to scholarly publications, integrate research with student mentorship, design graduate and undergraduate courses, and implement new methods of teaching to reflect changes in the field. Additional duties will include serving on various faculty/student-oriented committees, providing service on campus and in related professional organizations, and participating in faculty governance in the department and on campus. 

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.
Qualifications:
 

Minimum Qualifications:

Doctoral degree (PhD) in geosciences (or a closely related field) from an accredited institution of higher education conferred by the date of initial appointment
A demonstrated record of teaching or mentoring at the graduate level and/or undergraduate level
Evidence of, or a demonstrated potential for, an active research agenda
 

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong record of successful publication and external funding in geomorphology and/or Earth surface processes
A demonstrated potential for developing regional/mid-continent research and/or national/international projects and teaching field experiences
Strong evidence of the ability to be an active and collegial member of a collaborative faculty team both on campus and in relevant national service organization

About the Department:
Department of Geosciences is interdisciplinary with expertise in geography, geology, Earth science, geographic information science (GIScience), space and planetary science, and related disciplines. We offer bachelor’s and master’s degrees as well as a PhD in geosciences (http://geosciences.uark.edu). As is common, the candidate may work closely with and/or leverage existing research facilities/programs such as Center for Advanced Spatial Technologies (https://cast.uark.edu/), Environmental Dynamics (https://environmental-dynamics.uark.edu/), Arkansas Center for Space and Planetary Sciences (https://spacecenter.uark.edu/), Arkansas Water Resources Center (https://awrc.uada.edu/), Savoy experimental watershed, and analytical facilities (https://isotope.uark.edu/ and https://icp.uark.edu/).

 Salary Information:
Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Required Documents to Apply:
Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Statement of Research Philosophy, Statement of Teaching Philosophy

Optional Documents:
Proof of Veteran Status
Recruitment Contact Information:
Celina Suarez, search committee chair, [email protected]
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Completed applications received by October 15, 2025, will be assured full consideration. Late applications will be reviewed as necessary to fill the position. 

For additional inquiries, please contact the search committee chair, Celina Suarez, at [email protected].

Applicants must submit:
A cover letter/letter of application that addresses research/teaching/service experience and goals
A curriculum vitae,
A teaching statement (2 pages)
A research statement (2 pages), and 
A list of three professional references (name, title, email address, and phone number) willing to provide letters of recommendation if requested during the application process. Letters of recommendation will be requested only for candidates selected for interviews.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry 

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

 The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

 The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. 

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

 All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Requirements

Duties will include:
   40% Teaching
   40% Research
   20% Service