Description

External Retirement Plan Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Underutilization Advertised Salary Anticipated Start Date 08/01/2026 Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings) Job Posting Date 11/19/2025 Job Closing Date Open until filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants
Review of applications will begin on January 15, 2026, and will continue until filled. Required applicant documents include a CV, cover letter, teaching and research philosophy statements, and a list of 3 references with contact information. For questions, please contact search committee chair Dr. Doug Crowe at dcrowe@uga.edu.
Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Statement
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
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Position Details

Position Information

Classification Title Open Rank FLSA Faculty Rank Open Rank (Tenure Track) Contract Type Academic (9 mo.) Tenure Status Tenure Track Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must hold a PhD (or equivalent) in geology, geophysics, Earth science, or a related field.
Position Summary
The Department of Geology (geology.uga.edu) in the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Georgia (UGA) invites applications for two tenure-track positions at the Assistant or Associate Professor level with a focus on critical mineral resources. We especially seek applicants in the areas of Economic Geology or Geophysics.

These positions will strengthen our long-standing expertise in economic geology and geophysics and will serve as a foundation for transformative, interdisciplinary research across the University and beyond. UGA is committed to expanding research capacity and partnerships in these strategic areas, offering new faculty the opportunity to shape the future of geoscience innovation in the southeast and across the nation. Candidates for both positions are expected to establish a funded research program that advances their scientific fields through peer-reviewed publications, industry partnerships, and connections to governmental agencies. The successful applicants are expected to play a key developmental role in UGA initiatives, which aim to produce the next generation of scientists to address mineral and energy-related resource issues. Graduate (MS and PhD) and undergraduate (BS) teaching and research advisement are critical, and the successful applicant will be expected to engage at all levels.

Economic Geology

The successful candidate will be expected to conduct research projects focused on understanding the formation, exploration, and production of critical minerals deposits and to teach Economic Geology and Exploration Techniques in both classroom and field settings. Integration of field, laboratory, and modeling techniques associated with investigating these systems will be viewed favorably. UGA has multiple extant core analytical research facilities (https://research.uga.edu/core-facilities/), and the candidate is expected to collaborate with these centers and develop new technologies as needed. The successful applicant will have access to the Gilles Allard Collection, one of the largest Economic Geology collections in the world (https://digitalcollections.franklin.uga.edu/pages/allard).

Geophysics
The successful candidate will teach Geophysical Exploration Techniques and related classes in their area of expertise in specific ore deposit types, including the application of IP, resistivity, and EM techniques to improve our ability to find and responsibly produce such resources. Integration of field, laboratory, and modeling techniques associated with investigating these systems will be viewed favorably. Applicants will be expected to conduct research projects focused on the development and application of geophysical techniques to the exploration, assessment, or characterization of critical mineral deposits. Integration of field, laboratory, and modeling techniques associated with investigating these systems will be viewed favorably.
Additional Requirements
Applicants must have academic credentials commensurate with the promotion and tenure guidelines at the University of Georgia. These guidelines can be found at https://provost.uga.edu/faculty-affairs/promotion-tenure/.
Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
The candidate must demonstrate a strong record in ore deposit-related research associated with critical mineral resources.

Geophysics candidates must have demonstrated expertise in specific ore deposit types, including the application of IP, resistivity, and EM techniques to improve our ability to find and responsibly produce such resources. The candidate must demonstrate a strong record in geophysical exploration techniques for critical mineral resources.
Physical Demands Is this a Position of Trust? No Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Is driving a responsibility of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) No Credit and P-Card policy
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
Background Investigation Policy
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. List of References with Contact Information
4. Teaching Portfolio/Philosophy
5. Research Portfolio/Philosophy

Optional Documents