Description:
The Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at the
University of Houston invites applications for a tenure-track
Assistant Professor position in Sedimentology and Stratigraphy with
research that focuses on the dynamics of ancient and/or modern
coastal, estuarine, and/or marine systems.
Applicants employing field observations, laboratory analyses,
geospatial methods, geochronology, paleontology/ichnology,
geochemical proxies, subsurface imaging, paleoenvironmental
reconstructions, numerical modeling, or integrative approaches to
understand the dynamics of coastal systems and environments are
encouraged to apply.
Successful candidates are expected to build active collaborations
within and outside the university, to provide synergy with existing
research at UH, to develop externally funded research programs that
are internationally recognized, to teach graduate and undergraduate
level courses, and to use their research to enhance experiential
education at UH.
Applications received by November 16th, 2026, will receive full
consideration. Interested candidates should submit: 1) a statement
of teaching interests, 2) a statement of research interests, 3) a
curriculum vitae, and 4) a list of at least 3 referees with contact
information.
Applications should be submitted online using the following:
https://uh.edu/provost/faculty/faculty-resources/prospective-faculty/
More information about the department can be found at http://www.uh.edu/nsm/earth-atmospheric/.
Qualifications: PhD in Earth Sciences or related
field.
Candidates must have a Ph.D. at the time of the appointment.
Salary commensurate with experience.
Any questions about these positions may be directed to Department
Chair Thomas Lapen ([contact details available in the full listing]).
Employees are expected to have a home address in the state of
Texas for the duration of their appointments.
Official transcripts are required for a faculty appointment and
will be requested upon selection of the final candidates.
All positions at the University of Houston-System are security
sensitive and will require a criminal history check. Individuals
conducting research in critical infrastructure areas (i.e.,
communication infrastructure systems, cybersecurity systems,
electric grid, hazardous waste treatment systems, and/or water
treatment facilities) are subject to regular review to ensure the
security and integrity of the research is maintained.
The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal
Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.
