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Associate or Full Professor of Geology & Geophysics, University of Utah

JC
Juan Carlos De Obeso
Thu, Nov 5, 2026 4:10 PM

Hello all,

The Department of Geology & Geophysics at the University of Utah invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Associate or Full Professor beginning as early as July 1, 2027. We are particularly interested in prominent leaders with innovative, internationally recognized research programs that investigate interactions among components of the solid Earth, surface processes, and the environment. We strongly encourage applicants whose work will complement and amplify that of current faculty within the department and who will engage with Utah’s natural laboratory for research, education, or both. We seek individuals who enhance the undergraduate and graduate educational mission and opportunities of the Department and University with creative and visionary curriculum and mentoring. The University of Utah offers exceptional multidisciplinary analytical and computational facilities and opportunities for research collaboration and education. Applicants must have a PhD and a substantial track record of academic excellence.

Applicants should send the following, and adhere to the page limits for each section:
(1) a cover letter that addresses your interest in the position and the University (one page maximum);
(2) a C.V.;
(3) a description of your research vision, including opportunities for collaboration and leadership within the department (two pages maximum);
(4) a description of your experience and plans related to undergraduate and graduate teaching and mentoring across our various degree programs (two pages maximum);
(5) contact information for a minimum of 3 references; and
(6) up to three publications or preprints.

Review of applicants will begin January 1, 2027.

Inquiries can be directed to Dr. Pete Lippert (pete.lippert@utah.edu), the search committee chair.

The full description of the position and a link to apply is available here:
https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/211517

Best wishes,

Juan Carlos de Obeso
Assistant Professor
Department of Geology and Geophysics
University of Utah
juancarlos.deobeso@utah.edu

Hello all, The Department of Geology & Geophysics at the University of Utah invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Associate or Full Professor beginning as early as July 1, 2027. We are particularly interested in prominent leaders with innovative, internationally recognized research programs that investigate interactions among components of the solid Earth, surface processes, and the environment. We strongly encourage applicants whose work will complement and amplify that of current faculty within the department and who will engage with Utah’s natural laboratory for research, education, or both. We seek individuals who enhance the undergraduate and graduate educational mission and opportunities of the Department and University with creative and visionary curriculum and mentoring. The University of Utah offers exceptional multidisciplinary analytical and computational facilities and opportunities for research collaboration and education. Applicants must have a PhD and a substantial track record of academic excellence. Applicants should send the following, and adhere to the page limits for each section: (1) a cover letter that addresses your interest in the position and the University (one page maximum); (2) a C.V.; (3) a description of your research vision, including opportunities for collaboration and leadership within the department (two pages maximum); (4) a description of your experience and plans related to undergraduate and graduate teaching and mentoring across our various degree programs (two pages maximum); (5) contact information for a minimum of 3 references; and (6) up to three publications or preprints. Review of applicants will begin January 1, 2027. Inquiries can be directed to Dr. Pete Lippert (pete.lippert@utah.edu), the search committee chair. The full description of the position and a link to apply is available here: https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/211517 Best wishes, Juan Carlos de Obeso Assistant Professor Department of Geology and Geophysics University of Utah juancarlos.deobeso@utah.edu