Assistant Professor of Geosciences, Hard Rock Geosciences and Critical Minerals

Job description

Description The University of Oklahoma seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the general fields of mineralogy, geochemistry, and petrology with a focus on critical minerals to join the School of Geosciences in the Mewbourne College of Earth and Energy in 2026. We seek a candidate who will bring innovative research, teaching, and mentoring methods and become a key part of the School of Geosciences’ teaching and research mission. We welcome applicants who utilize a broad range and combination of research tools and techniques, including but not limited to field observations, analytical methods, modeling, and/or experimental methods applied to the study of rocks and critical mineral exploration, metal mobilization and concentration, and related areas at the interface of hard rock geosciences, sustainability, energy, and materials science. The successful candidate is expected to establish a robust, externally funded research program, teach core undergraduate courses (e.g. physical geology, mineralogy, and geochemistry) and graduate courses in their area of expertise, and contribute to service at the unit, campus, and professional levels. The candidate is expected to advise and men...