Associate/Full Professor of Geosciences (Endowed Field Chair)

About the role

The Department of Geosciences seeks an Endowed Associate Professor or Professor to serve as the inaugural Dr. T.A. “Mac” McGilvery, Karen R. McGilvery and Maurice F. Storm Field Experience Endowed Chair. The faculty member will lead immersive, field‑based learning experiences, mentor students, and advance the department’s research profile.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver undergraduate and graduate courses, including multi‑week intensive field camps, accounting for 40% of effort.
• Maintain an active research program in field‑based geosciences, contributing to scholarly output (40%).
• Coordinate two three‑week summer field camps and spring‑break field trips, ensuring safety, accessibility, and logistical excellence.
• Provide academic service through committee work, interdisciplinary collaboration, and mentorship of students (20%).

Required profile

• Ph.D. in Geosciences or a closely related discipline.
• Demonstrated record of field‑based teaching and research, with experience leading intensive field courses.
• Ability to mentor undergraduate and graduate students in field projects.
• Willingness to operate 12‑passenger vans or trucks for field transportation.

What we offer

• Comprehensive health, dental, life, and disability insurance.
• Tuition waivers for employees and eligible family members.
• 12 paid holidays and immediate leave accrual.
• Retirement plans with university contributions ranging from 5% to 10% of salary.
• Support for a $1 million fundraising campaign to expand field experiences.