Job Description

Faculty - Tenure Track - Earth Science/Sedimentary Geology

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Job Type: FT Faculty
Job Number: FY2605027
Closing: 12/1/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
Location: 800 W University Parkway, Orem
Division: VP Academic Affairs

Position Announcement

The Department of Earth Science at Utah Valley University (UVU) invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Geology, beginning August 2026. The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. by August 2026 in sedimentary geology or a closely related field. We invite applications from candidates with expertise in any area of sedimentary geology, including, but not limited to, sequence stratigraphy, basin analysis, paleontology, sedimentary geochemistry, or paleoclimatology. We are a multidisciplinary Earth Science department with a strong dedication to empowering students through effective science education and research opportunities in preparation for a wide range of Earth Science career pathways.

Teaching expectations will include lower-division General Education science courses, such as Introduction to Geology, an upper division Sedimentary Geology course, co-teaching geology field camp, and the potential for another upper division course in the candidate's area of expertise. The successful candidate will 1) be committed to excellent teaching that is effective at engaging a broad range of student backgrounds, 2) be active in scholarship and interested in involving undergraduate students in the research process, and 3) be committed to providing service aligned with the mission of the University and supporting programs in the Department of Earth Science.

UVU is a growing comprehensive state university with over 30,000 full-time students, a focus on undergraduate education, strong support for undergraduate research, and a commitment to fostering a respectful and supportive academic environment for all students and employees. We invite applicants from all backgrounds who are dedicated to creating a welcoming and collaborative setting within Earth science education and research, and are committed to eliminating barriers to college access, success, and completion. UVU is an open admission university, and over 40% of students at UVU are first-generation students. The Department of Earth Science includes 13 full-time faculty with a wide range of expertise. and offers bachelor's degrees in Geography and Environmental Studies, Geology, Earth Science Education, Environmental Science and Management, and a certificate in Geographic Information Systems. We encourage a healthy work-life harmony and are dedicated to ensuring student success, empowering everyone to thrive and contribute to their full potential. The department has excellent facilities that include a 24-workstation GIS laboratory and additional high-powered computer workstations, survey-grade GNSS equipment, several sUAS for low altitude aerial photography and remote-sensing, and geochemical analytical facilities. Our workstations are well equipped with software including ArcGIS Pro, Agisoft Metashape Pro, Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft 365, Trimble Pathfinder and Business Center, and MATLAB. The department has active collaborations with the University of Utah, Brigham Young University, and Utah State University as well as local industry and governmental entities such as Utah's Department of Natural Resources (), the Utah Geological Survey ().

UVU is located within the Provo-Orem metropolitan area (Utah Valley ) which has one of the fastest growing technology sectors in the nation and is one of the fastest growing communities in the US with a 30.8% growth rate between 2010 and 2022 and a population of nearly 750,000 people. Orem sits at the foot of the Wasatch Mountains and offers truly outstanding recreational opportunities, including world class skiing, hiking, mountain and road biking, and climbing all within a short drive. Salt Lake City is 45 minutes north by high-speed commuter rail and has a major international airport and a vibrant cultural scene including outdoor concert series, professional sports, museums, and more (). In addition, Utah boasts five world famous National Parks, several National Monuments, and many State Parks which present opportunities for research partnerships and outdoor enjoyment. In fact, UVU is one of only eight universities in the U.S. that operates a field station within a national park, and the UVU Capitol Reef Field Station offers unique opportunities for engaged learning and research in the heart of the Colorado Plateau.

For more information about our programs, please visit and/or contact the search committee co-chairs, Doug Czajka ( Doug.Czajka@uvu.edu ) and Matt Olson ( Matt.Olson@uvu.edu ). To apply, please provide a curriculum vitae and statements of teaching and research. UVU uses a service called Skill Survey for collecting job references. Candidates under consideration for a campus interview will be asked to provide contact information for 3-4 academic references at that time. Application review will begin on December 1, 2025. We will hold initial online interviews in January and invite finalists to campus in February 2026.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Teaches introductory and/or upper division courses in geology and/or physical geography, and other courses as assigned. Plans, prepares, teaches, and follows an approved course of study with measurable objectives and student outcomes for each course taught. Maintains and submits accurate and current records concerning student accountability, attendance, performance, and follow-up. Maintains a student-oriented approach to education.
  
• Instructs, manages, and supervises individuals and groups in the classroom by the following methods: demonstration, discussion, visual aids, etc. Incorporates methods of active and engaged learning into coursework, including, as appropriate for each class, student projects that deal with local and regional geography and/or geology issues. Holds regular office hours as well as interacts with and advises students in and out of class. Maintains and submits accurate and current records concerning student accountability, attendance, performance, and follow-up. Maintains a student-oriented approach to education. Supervises student research, including research that focuses on local, regional, and/or international geology and/or geography issues. Assists students in preparing their research work for presentation at professional meetings, facilitates student travel to those meetings, and accompanies students to the meetings. Mentors student professional growth, including student interaction with the professional geographic community. Becomes engaged with the local and regional professional and academic geology communities. Coordinates cooperative work experience programs for students as assigned.
  
• Participates in appropriate professional, service, scholarly, and collaborative activities. Serves on campus committees as deemed appropriate.
  
• Assists counselors, the Department's chairperson, staff, and faculty in maintaining and developing an effective geology program, as well as other programs in the Department. Participates in College and University meetings. Participates in University outreach, including student recruitment and public education activities.
  

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

Graduation from an accredited institution with a terminal, earned degree appropriate to the discipline. ABD accepted. Knowledge and skill in current instructional theories, strategies, techniques, and discipline content. Evidence of potential for scholarly/creative work consistent with a teaching university. See preferred qualifications for discipline or program-specific minimum qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited institution with a Ph.D. degree in geology or a closely related field is required.
Demonstrable excellence in teaching preferred.
Experience teaching introductory courses in geology and physical geography preferred.

Documents Needed to Apply
Required:

1. Curriculum Vitae
   
2. Cover Letter
3. Teaching Philosophy
4. Research Statement
5. Unofficial Transcripts

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Knowledge

• Advanced knowledge of subject matter and course content of the courses to be taught, which may include courses emphasizing both theory and practice.
  
• Knowledge of instructional strategies and techniques in upper and lower division courses.
  
• Demonstrated knowledge of program and curriculum development and evaluation.
  
• Knowledge of and expertise in current trends in education, engaged learning and service learning, learning technologies (e.g., digital technologies for classroom management and distance education), public presentation, outcomes measurement, and grant writing.

Skills

• Skills in verbal and written communication.
  
• Skills in time management and organization.
  
• Skills in problem-solving.
  
• Skills in student management, motivation, and evaluation.
  
• Skills in instructional techniques and technologies.
  
• Skills in operating equipment and software commonly used in data collection and processing in the field of expertise.

Abilities

• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks.
  
• Ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, students, agency administrators, and community practitioners from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
  
• Ability to demonstrate sound judgment and initiative in solving problems.
  
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.
  
• Ability to produce scholarly work.
  
• Ability to maintain currency on subject matter.
  
• Ability to serve on committees and perform service activities.
  

EEO Statement:

UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant's qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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Job Tags

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