Thompson Chair of Geological Sciences - Associate or Full Professor

Thompson Chair of Geological Sciences - Associate or Full Professor

Job No : 535096

Work Type : Full Time

Location : Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories : Physical / Mathematical Sciences

Department : 16240000 - LS-GEOLOGY

Job Description

Classification Title :

Associate or Full Professor

Job Description :

The Department of Geological Sciences, University of Florida, invites applications for the Thompson Chair of Geological Sciences , an endowed position at the rank of Associate or Full Professor with tenure to begin August 16, 2026. The successful candidate will be expected to teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels, mentor students for M.S. and Ph.D. degrees, and conduct a dynamic, externally funded research program in an area of globally significant Earth science that is relevant to subsurface or sedimentary geology. Opportunities for teaching and research collaborations exist across UF departments, colleges, and interdisciplinary institutes and centers including the Florida Climate Institute, UF Water Institute, School of Natural Resources and Environment, Thompson Earth Systems Institute, and Land Use and Environmental Change Institute.

The Department of Geological Sciences has world-class analytical facilities ( https : / / geology.ufl.edu / research-and-facilities / facilities / ) and exceptional computational resources through the UF Research Computing HiPerGator ( https : / / www.rc.ufl.edu / about / hipergator / ).

UF is the state's oldest, largest, and most comprehensive land grant university with an enrollment of over 50,000 students and was ranked 7

th

in the country among public universities (US News and World Report 2025 rankings), and 1

st

among public institutions in the Wall Street Journal 2023 survey. UF is located in Gainesville, a city of approximately 150,000 residents in North-Central Florida, 50 miles from the Gulf of Mexico, and 67 miles from the Atlantic Ocean, and within a 2-hour drive to large metropolitan areas (Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville). The beautiful climate and extensive nearby parks and recreational areas afford year-round outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, and nature photography. UF's large college sports programs, museums, and performing arts center support a range of activities and cultural events for residents to enjoy. Alachua County schools are highly rated and offer a variety of programs including magnet schools and an international baccalaureate program. Learn more about what Gainesville has to offer at Visit Gainesville .

Advertised Salary :

The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, and the compensation includes a full benefits package.

Employment Benefits include :

Health Insurance : UF participates in state- and university-sponsored benefits programs for individuals, families, and domestic partners, and offers voluntary insurance that includes vision, dental, long-term disability and more.

Retirement Options : Attractive options include Florida Retirement System Pension Plan, State University System Optional Retirement Program, Florida Retirement System Investment Plan, and Voluntary Retirement Savings Plan.

Leave : UF staff enjoy a generous paid leave plan as well as access to a sick-leave pool, parental leave, and leave payouts.

Minimum Requirements :

A PhD is required.

Preferred Qualifications :

Qualifications for Associate Professor candidates include demonstration of a commitment to excellence in teaching and research contributions to their discipline. Teaching effectiveness can be demonstrated in a number of ways, including peer evaluations of classroom performance; instructional materials (e.g. syllabi, exams); student evaluation; supervision of undergraduate research, honors theses, and / or University Scholars; and course and curriculum development. We expect all candidates to have served on and / or chair M.S. and Ph.D. committees. Candidates must have established a program of research that has been published in refereed journals and / or in nationally or internationally recognized presses and society volumes. We expect a record of acquisition of major research grants and / or contracts.

Qualifications for Full Professor candidates include demonstration of a sustained commitment to excellence in teaching and research contributions to their discipline. In addition to the requirements listed above for Associate Professors, we expect Full Professor candidates to have successfully chaired students through the Ph.D. degree. Full Professor candidates will have achieved and be able to demonstrate international recognition of their research. Demonstration of this recognition could be in terms of invitations to speak at international professional meetings, awards and honors from professional societies, leadership in large collaborative research initiatives, collaborations with international researchers, participation in international symposia and workshops, participation on national or international science panels.

Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to enhancing and nourishing a culture that supports growth and development of all employees and a climate that allows everyone to do their best work.

Special Instructions to Applicants :

For full consideration, applications must be submitted online. Click on Apply Now at the top of this posting.

A complete application includes (1) a brief letter of application, summarizing the applicant's qualifications, interests, future research goals, and suitability for the position, (2) a complete curriculumvitae , (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 references for selected applicants.

Applications will be reviewed beginning August 25, 2025 and only complete applications will be reviewed at this time. The position will remain open until filled and applications received after the initial review date will be considered at the discretion of the search committee and / or hiring authority. Inquiries about the position should be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Jon Martin, ( jbmartin@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 / .

The University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law. If an accommodation due to disability is needed in order to apply for this position, please call (352) 392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at (800) 955-8771 (TDD).

The Department of Geological Sciences is committed to promoting an environment that welcomes all abilities, classes, ethnicities / races, gender identities and expressions. We particularly welcome applicants who can contribute to such an environment through their scholarship, teaching, mentoring, and professional service.

Health Assessment Required :

No

Applications Close :

To apply, visit https : / / explore.jobs.ufl.edu / en-us / job / 535096

Our Commitment :

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392- 2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.

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