Description:

The Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences (EAS) at the University of Houston (UH) invites applications for an Instructional Assistant Professor (non-tenure-track) position in geosciences. Applicants with demonstrated experience in teaching classes in any subfields of the geosciences will be considered.

Successful candidates are expected to contribute to the success of our degree programs by teaching introductory courses and overseeing laboratory sections for courses assigned. Candidates are encouraged to develop experiential opportunities for students such as field trips and to develop course materials that encourage critical reasoning and problem solving.

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 closely related discipline at the time of the appointment.

Applications received by April 2026 will receive full consideration. Interested candidates should submit: 1) a statement of teaching interests, 2) a curriculum vitae, and 3) a list of at least 3 referees with contact information. Applications should be submitted online using the following link: https://www.uh.edu/provost/faculty/prospective-faculty/index

Any questions about the position may be directed to the department chair Dr. Tom Lapen (tjlapen@uh.edu).

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.