Assistant Professor in Critical Mineralogy

Category : : Faculty

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Department : : Department of Earth Sciences, Harpur College

Locations : : Binghamton, NY

Posted : : Oct 15, 2025

Closes : : Open Until Filled

Type : : Full-time

Ref. No. : : 8118

Position ID : : 193860

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Job Description :

The Department of Earth Sciences at Binghamton University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in critical mineralogy. We seek a researcher and educator whose work focuses on Earth materials and processes critical to societal needs. The successful candidate will establish an externally funded research program that can attract and support PhD students. Research areas of interest include the formation, extraction, and use of critical mineral resources, or the reactions of Earth materials with anthropogenic and natural processes. Relevant specializations include mineralogy, field petrology, experimental petrology, igneous or metamorphic petrology, planetary geology, clay mineralogy, carbon sequestration, and economic geology. The candidate's research should complement departmental strengths in geochemistry, tectonics, seismology, materials science, and volcanology.

The successful candidate will teach a mix of undergraduate and graduate classes, in particular, they will be expected to teach Earth Materials, a required course in our major. They will also develop and maintain a research program supported by external grants, recruit, mentor, and supervise PhD and master's students, and contribute to departmental service and community outreach efforts. Requirements include a PhD in earth science, geology, or a related field by the appointment date of August 17, 2026. Post-doctoral research or teaching experience is preferred. The Department of Earth Sciences is committed to excellence, diversity, and equity.

Requirements :

Minimum Qualifications :

• PhD in Earth Science, Geology, or a closely related field by August 17, 2026

Preferred Qualifications :

Please be advised that H1B visa sponsorship may not be available for this position.

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Application Instructions :

To apply, please submit the following documents via Interview Exchange : http : / / binghamton.interviewexchange.com / jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=193860

Applications received by December 15, 2025 are guaranteed full consideration. The position will remain open until filled.