Assistant Professor / Associate Professor / Professor, Department of the Geophysical Sciences - Earth and Planetary Materials

Position Description

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Description

The
Department of the Geophysical Sciences at the University of Chicago invites
applications for tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of Assistant
Professor, and tenured faculty positions at the ranks of Associate Professor
and Professor.

For
this search, we welcome applications from all candidates whose research
complements or expands the department’s strengths in the broad areas of
geochemistry, cosmochemistry, solid-earth geophysics, planetary evolution or
those whose work is aligned with the efforts of the University’s Center for the Origins
of Life.
We seek individuals who will lead world-class research programs and enhance the
intellectual endeavors of the department and the university. Ongoing research
activities can be found on the department website.

Note:
The Department is carrying out a parallel search for an Assistant Professor
across all areas of Earth and Planetary Sciences. Candidates applying at the
Assistant Professor level for this search are encouraged to also apply for that
position. The posting can be found here:
apply.interfolio.com/192886

Qualifications

Completion
of all requirements for the PhD in Earth or planetary sciences or a related
field prior to appointment is required. Additionally, Associate Professor and
Professor appointments require evidence of leadership in the field and
successful independent research record.

Application
Instructions

Required
materials are:

· a cover
letter,

· a curriculum
vitae,

· a statement
of research,

· and a
statement of teaching and mentoring philosophy.

Applicants
at the rank of Assistant Professor are also required to request three
confidential letters of recommendation via Interfolio.

Applicants
at the rank of Associate Professor and Professor may be asked to provide the
names and contact information of three individuals who can provide confidential
letters of recommendation.

Applications
must be submitted through the University of Chicago academic careers website:

Assistant
Professor: apply.interfolio.com/192883

Associate
Professor: apply.interfolio.com/192884

Professor:
apply.interfolio.com/192885

Review
of applications will begin October 19, 2026 and will continue until the
positions are filled.

Base
salary ranges for these positions are:

Assistant
Professor: $120,000 - $150,000

Associate
Professor: $130,000 - $165,000

Professor:
$155,000 - $210,000

These
base pay ranges are for a nine-month academic appointment. Individuals may be
eligible for summer salary. These positions may be eligible for a taxable
moving allowance.

These
positions are benefits-eligible. The University of Chicago offers a wide range
of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health,
retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be
found in the Benefits Guidebook.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The
University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared
ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran
status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For
additional information please see the University's Notice of
Nondiscrimination.

Job
seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application
process should call 773-834-3988 or email equalopportunity@uchicago.edu with
their request.

The
University of Chicago uses AI-assisted tools to streamline and augment some
recruitment processes; however, AI is not used to make hiring decisions.