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Position
Assistant Professor / Associate Professor / Professor, Department of the Geophysical Sciences
Employer
University of Chicago
Location
Chicago, United States of America
Sector
Academic
Type
Full time
Level
Experienced
Salary
Open
Required education
PhD
Application deadline
Open until the position is filled
Posted
14 November 2025
Description
Job 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. The search is open to any area within the field of Earth and planetary sciences and related interdisciplinary research, including research programs that would complement or expand the department’s strengths in geochemistry/cosmochemistry, 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.
Qualifications
Completion of all requirements for the PhD in geophysical 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
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/175775
Associate Professor: apply.interfolio.com/175776
Professor: apply.interfolio.com/175777
Review of applications will begin December 1, 2025 and will continue until the positions are filled.
Base Salary Ranges For These Positions Are
Assistant Professor: $113,000 - $146,000
Associate Professor: $125,000 - $160,000
Professor: $150,000 - $195,000
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. For information on benefits, please consult the University of Chicago Benefits Guide: https://mybenefits.nfp.com/UChicago/benefits-guide/.
EEO 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.
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Position
Assistant Professor / Associate Professor / Professor, Department of the Geophysical Sciences
Employer
University of Chicago
Location
Chicago, United States of America
Sector
Academic
Type
Full time
Level
Experienced
Salary
Open
Required education
PhD
Application deadline
Open until the position is filled
Posted
14 November 2025
Description
Job 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. The search is open to any area within the field of Earth and planetary sciences and related interdisciplinary research, including research programs that would complement or expand the department’s strengths in geochemistry/cosmochemistry, 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.
Qualifications
Completion of all requirements for the PhD in geophysical 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 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/175775
Associate Professor: apply.interfolio.com/175776
Professor: apply.interfolio.com/175777
Review of applications will begin December 1, 2025 and will continue until the positions are filled.
Base Salary Ranges For These Positions Are
Assistant Professor: $113,000 - $146,000
Associate Professor: $125,000 - $160,000
Professor: $150,000 - $195,000
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. For information on benefits, please consult the University of Chicago Benefits Guide: https://mybenefits.nfp.com/UChicago/benefits-guide/.
EEO 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.
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Salary : $113,000 - $160,000
