Tenure-Line Faculty Position in Volcanology and Geochemistry

• CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.

• CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.

• If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Department of Geosciences at The Pennsylvania State University, in University Park, PA, invites applications for a tenure-line Assistant Professor position at the intersection of volcanic outgassing, environmental carbon and mercury cycling, and climate. This position is a co-hire between the Department of Geosciences and the Earth and Environmental Systems Institute (EESI), fostering interdisciplinary research within the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences (EMS).

Responsibilities

We seek a colleague who will:

* Develop a vigorous, externally funded research program in volcanic outgassing, environmental carbon and mercury cycling, and their climate impacts.
* Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in environmental geochemistry and related topics.
* Provide mentorship and research training to graduate students.
* Strengthen collaborations between the Department of Geosciences and EESI.
* Contribute to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts within the department and university community.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will hold a Ph.D. in Earth and Planetary Science or a closely related field with expertise in volcanology and geochemistry at the time of appointment. They will have a strong record of research productivity and potential for external funding, experience in teaching and mentoring students, and a demonstrated record of building a nationally recognized research group in the fields of volcanic outgassing, element cycling, and paleoclimatology with a focus on large mafic eruptions. A successful candidate will show potential to build a research program that strengthens connections between the Geosciences department and EESI.

Application Instructions
Applications must be submitted online and include:

• Cover letter

• Curriculum vitae

• Statement of research plans and vision

• Statement of teaching philosophy and interests

• The above two documents can include how the candidate will contribute to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic environment

• Names and contact information for three references

Appointment may begin as early as July 1, 2025. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. For additional information, please contact Katherine Freeman, Chair of the Search Committee, at khf4@psu.edu.

The College of Earth and Mineral Sciences relies on the expertise, sensitivity, and commitment of an inclusive faculty to enhance diversity, seek equity, and create a welcoming environment within our community. We are committed to nurturing a learning and working environment that respects differences in culture, age, gender, race, ethnicity, physical ability, sexual orientation, and religious affiliation. In welcoming every candidate, we strive to meet the needs of professional families by actively assisting with partner-placement needs.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS: