Assistant Professor, Low-Temperature Geochemistry

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Position

Assistant Professor, Low-Temperature Geochemistry

Employer

University of New Mexico

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Homepage: https://eps.unm.edu/

Location

Albuquerque, United States of America

Sector

Academic

Relevant divisions

Biogeosciences (BG)

Geochemistry, Mineralogy, Petrology & Volcanology (GMPV)

Soil System Sciences (SSS)

Type

Full time

Level

Entry level

Salary

$80,000-$90,000

Required education

PhD

Application deadline

Open until the position is filled

Posted

1 November 2025

Job Description

The Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences (EPS) at the University of New Mexico invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Low-Temperature Geochemistry to begin August 10, 2026. Applicants must have a PhD in Geochemistry, Geoscience, or a related field by date of appointment. For best consideration, all application materials must be received by December 22nd, 2025.

The Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences has a full-time tenured/tenure track faculty of 11 and offers undergraduate degrees in Earth and Planetary Sciences and Environmental Science, and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Earth and Planetary Sciences. EPS facilities include state-of-the-art analytical laboratories for water and sediment chemistry, imaging, stable and radiogenic isotopes, access to high-performance computing facilities, and field sites that span New Mexico's diverse landscapes.

The new faculty member will teach undergraduate and graduate courses related to geochemistry and undergraduate courses in Earth and environmental sciences. They are expected to have an active research program and supervise graduate students. The position offers opportunities to collaborate with researchers across UNM and at nearby national laboratories, as well as state and federal agencies.

How to apply

To apply, please access the University of New Mexico's online application system at https://www.unm.edu/jobs and apply for posting Requisition #34200. Only applications submitted through this website can be considered.

A Complete Application Consists Of

• A maximum two-page cover letter describing the applicant's qualifications as they relate to all of the minimum and preferred criteria
• A current curriculum vita (including email address and telephone number for three references)
• A teaching statement not to exceed two pages
• A research statement not to exceed two pages
  
  

For best consideration, all required application materials must be received by December 22nd, 2025. Only requested application materials will be considered. The position will remain open until filled. Inquiries about the position should be directed to the search committee chair Dr. Zachary Sharp (zsharp@unm.edu) or department chair Dr. Joe Galewsky (galewsky@unm.edu). Inquiries about the online application process can be directed to the Search coordinator, Tammy Cline (tcline@unm.edu).

Minimum Qualifications: The minimum qualifications must be consistent with Higher Learning Commission standards and compliant with the faculty hiring guidelines:

Ph.D. by start date of appointment with specialization in Low-Temperature Geochemistry or a related discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

• Evidence of scholarship in Low-Temperature Geochemistry
• Demonstrated ability or interest in teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in low-temperature geochemistry and general courses in Earth and Environmental Sciences
• Demonstrated ability or interest in advising and directing graduate research
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain an externally funded research program
• A demonstrated commitment to cultivate an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and to the success of the university's mission to serve local and global communities
  
  

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

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