Assistant Professor at University of North Carolina Wilmington

UNCW’s Department of Earth and Ocean Sciences is hiring a nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor to support its Geology program, beginning in August 2027. The role focuses on igneous or metamorphic petrology, ideally using field and laboratory methods, and includes teaching, advising, mentoring student research, developing externally funded research, departmental collaboration, facility and collection management, and academic service. Applicants need a Ph.D. in a relevant geoscience discipline, with ABD candidates eligible only if the degree is conferred by August 1, 2027. The position is based at the main UNCW campus, may require online teaching, and applications were due January 4, 2027.