About the role
Classification Title:
Assistant Professor in Geological Sciences Earth and Planetary Remote Sensing
Job Description:
We expect the successful candidate to establish a strong externally funded research program that includes mentoring graduate students and teaching graduate and undergraduate courses in their area of expertise and contribute courses supporting and/or developing degree programs in Geophysics, Astrobiology and Planetary Science, and the UF AI Certificate. We are particularly interested in candidates who will engage in interdisciplinary research with the Department, the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, and/or University of Florida, e.g. the Astraeus Space Institute, and with the potential to participate in current or future airborne or space missions.
The Department of Geological Sciences resides in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and Department faculty members have broad expertise in Earth and Planetary Sciences, including geophysics, paleoclimatology, volcanology, petrology, tectonics, hydrology, geomorphology, sedimentology, marine geology, biogeochemistry, astrobiology, paleontology, and geoscience education among others. Available resources include state-of-the-art departmental Research Facilities, the Nanoscale Research Center, the UF Water Institute , the HiPerGator supercomputer and the UF AI Informatics Research Institute . Additionally, the UF Astraeus Space Institute supports and connects researchers in space science across the state. Astraeus also offers access to an on-campus Missions Operations Center for supporting in-space activities and missions.
Expected Salary:
The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, and the compensation includes a full benefits package.
UF offers a strong benefits package for eligible faculty appointments, including health insurance, paid leave (as applicable), and retirement options. Learn more here.
Required Qualifications:
PhD or equivalent or have completed the PhD requirements by August 16, 2027.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
For full consideration, applications must include: (1) a brief letter of application, summarizing the applicant's qualifications, interests, future research goals, and suitability for the position, (2) a complete curriculum vitae, (3) a research statement detailing current activities and future research plans, (4) a statement summarizing teaching experience and interests, and (5) a list of names and contact information of at least three references. After initial review, letters of recommendation will be requested from the references for selected applicants.
Applications will be reviewed beginning November 1, 2026. Only complete applications will be reviewed on that date. The position will remain open until filled, and applications received after the initial review date will be considered at the discretion of the committee and/or hiring authority.
Inquiries about the position should be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Courtney Sprain (csprain@ufl.edu).
All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a review of criminal records, reference checks, and verification of education.
The selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible. Degrees earned from an educational institution outside of the United States require evaluation by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/.
Health Assessment Required:
No