Assistant or Associate Professor in Critical Minerals and Energy Resources

Position Details

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Open Rank Faculty Rank:
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Academic (9 mo.) Tenure Status:
Tenure Track

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Athens Area, Georgia

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. 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.

The successful candidate will conduct research projects focused on understanding the formation, exploration, and production of critical minerals deposits and will 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. The candidate is expected to collaborate with existing core analytical research facilities and develop new technologies as needed.

Access to the Gilles Allard Collection, one of the largest Economic Geology collections in the world, will be available.

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. The candidate will 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.

Applicants must hold a PhD (or equivalent) in geology, geophysics, Earth science, or a related field. Academic credentials must be commensurate with the promotion and tenure guidelines of the University of Georgia.

• Strong record in ore deposit‑related research associated with critical mineral resources.
• For Geophysics candidates, demonstrated expertise in specific ore deposit types, including the application of IP, resistivity, and EM techniques to improve the identification and responsible production of critical mineral resources.

Required documents include a CV, cover letter, teaching and research philosophy statements, and a list of three references with contact information.

Applicants will be subject to the standard background investigation and credit check policies of the University of Georgia. No position of trust, driver responsibilities, or direct patient care is required. The role does not involve financial resource control or P‑Card usage.