Dear All, Just a last reminder that the tenure track position in mineral science at the University of Houston has an application deadline coming up this Friday (Details below). If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out. https://careers.uh.edu/jobs/assistant-professor-mineral-science-houston-texas-united-states All the best, Michael Antonelli ------------------- The Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences (EAS) at the University of Houston (UH) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the broad field of Mineral Science. Applicants with experience in high-temperature geochemistry, mineralogy, igneous petrology, and/or metamorphic petrology are encouraged to apply. EAS seeks candidates who utilize multi-scale field, laboratory and/or modeling approaches to understand the petrogenesis and occurrence of mineral resources. Successful candidates are expected to build active collaborations within and outside the university, to promote synergy with existing research at UH, to develop externally funded research programs that are internationally recognized, to teach, advise and mentor graduate and undergraduate students, and to enhance experiential learning at UH. More information about the department can be found at http://www.uh.edu/nsm/earth-atmospheric/ Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Geology or a related field at the time of the appointment. Applications submitted by January 2nd, 2026, will receive full consideration. Interested candidates should submit: 1) a cover letter, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) a research statement, 4) a teaching statement, and 5) a list of at least 3 references with contact information. Applications should be submitted online: Prospective Faculty | Office of the Provost | University of Houston. The tentative starting date for the position is Fall 2026. Any questions about the position may be directed to the Search Committee Chair Dr. Jiajia Sun (jsun29@Central.UH.EDU) or the department Chair Dr. Tom Lapen (tjlapen@uh.edu). The University of Houston is responsive to the needs of dual career couples. Official transcripts are required for a faculty appointment and will be requested upon selection of the final candidates. All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check. Individuals conducting research in critical infrastructure areas (i.e., communication infrastructure systems, cybersecurity systems, electric grid, hazardous waste treatment systems, and/or water treatment facilities) are subject to regular review to ensure the security and integrity of the research is maintained. The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply. For more information, please visit https://careers.uh.edu/jobs/assistant-professor-mineral-science-houston-texas-united-states ----------------------------