Dear all, We have a new cluster hire ad of up to four tenure-track faculty positions in the Department of Geosciences at the University of Arizona as part of a strategic initiative in Critical Frontiers in Earth Science. These hires aim to address major challenges related to critical resources, geohazards, global change, and the energy transition. We welcome applications in three complementary areas: Earth Resources (Assistant or Associate Professor): mineral systems and resources, ore genesis, sustainable mining, and economic geology, with interests including geochemistry, geochronology, geophysics, basin analysis, and tectonic–biologic applications to resource systems. Earth Physics (Assistant Professor): geodesy, geodynamics, magnetism, seismology, and other geophysical approaches to solid Earth and surface processes. Earth–Life Relationships (Assistant Professor): geochemistry, geobiology, biogeochemical cycles, paleontology, sedimentology/stratigraphy, paleoenvironmental change, and Earth–life co-evolution. Rank: Assistant or Associate Professor (tenure-track) Workload: 40% research, 40% teaching, 20% service Minimum Qualification: Ph.D. in Geosciences or a closely related field by the start date Applicants should submit a CV, a combined research and teaching statement, and contact information for at least three references. Review of applications will begin January 15, 2026, and continue until the positions are filled. Full details and application instructions are available here: https://arizona.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/4/home/requisition/24222?c=arizona <https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Farizona.csod.com%2Fux%2Fats%2Fcareersite%2F4%2Fhome%2Frequisition%2F24222%3Fc%3Darizona&data=05%7C02%7Cmallika%40arizona.edu%7Cae85ae513f144286b6e208de377b9b6d%7C5ee35505eb8e4929937d645df5013288%7C1%7C0%7C639009201190145394%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=7XCRgQST9tgdcE7pPsrP%2FPw7134G%2FU0lW%2FoDRbWVtq8%3D&reserved=0> The University of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and we strongly encourage applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds. Please feel free to share this opportunity widely with qualified students, postdocs, and colleagues. Thanks! Ananya _______________________________ Ananya Mallik, PhD Assistant Professor Office: GS 538 Department of Geosciences University of Arizona 1040 E 4th Street Tucson, AZ 85721-0077 Webpage: ananyamallik.squarespace.com