Assistant Professor, Department of the Geophysical Sciences

Position Description

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Description

The
Department of the Geophysical Sciences at the University of Chicago invites
applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant
Professor across all areas of Earth and Planetary Science.

We
seek individuals who will lead world-class research programs and enhance the
intellectual endeavors of the department and the university. Ongoing research
interests and activities can be found on the department website.

Note:
The Department is carrying out a parallel search focused on Earth and Planetary
Materials at all ranks, including Assistant Professor, whose research focuses
on geochemistry, geophysics, cosmochemistry, planetary evolution, or related
fields. Applicants whose research focus
aligns with that search are encouraged to also apply for that position. The job
posting can be found here: apply.interfolio.com/192883

Qualifications

Completion
of all requirements for the PhD in Earth or planetary sciences or a related
field prior to appointment is required.

Application
Instructions

Required
materials are:

· a cover
letter,

· a curriculum
vitae,

· a statement
of research,

· a statement
of teaching and mentoring philosophy,

· and three
confidential letters of recommendation via Interfolio.

Applications
must be submitted through the University of Chicago academic careers website: apply.interfolio.com/192886

Review
of applications will begin October 19, 2026 and will continue until the
position is filled.

Base
salary range for this position is:

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

The
base pay range is for a nine-month academic appointment. Individuals may be
eligible for summer salary. This position may be eligible for a taxable moving
allowance.

This
position is 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.