Job Posting Details

Position

Associate Professor/Professor, Geosciences

Department

McCoy College of Science, Mathematics and Engineering

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Professor

Starting Date

Fall 2025

Responsibilities

The Kimbell School of Geosciences invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track endowed chair faculty position to begin August, 2025.

Midwestern State University is a comprehensive public university serving roughly 6000 students located on the rolling plains of Texas. The Kimbell School of Geosciences is a dynamic program with strong ties to the region's petroleum exploration, water resource, and environmental service communities.

We seek candidates that will complement our current expertise in remote sensing and computational geoscience, paleontology and sedimentology, igneous petrology, and multi-scale geophysics. Areas of specialization may include, but are not limited to oil/gas exploration, reservoir characterization, basin evolution, structural geology, and petroleum geochemistry. Candidates should be familiar with subsurface data and its integration in modern computing environments. Demonstrated experience in the industry is preferred, but not required. Expertise in regional (particularly on-shore Texas and southern Midcontinent) petroleum systems is desirable.

The successful candidate will teach introductory geosciences courses, petroleum geology, and other appropriate upper-level and graduate courses of their design, and partially support a minor in Petroleum Engineering. They will oversee undergraduate and master's research, pursue external support, and engage in service to the university and community. Experience in developing a successful undergraduate and graduate research programs will be given special consideration.

Requirements

Minimum qualifications are a Ph.D. in geosciences, strong interpersonal skills, evidence of a potential for success in teaching, and either publications in refereed journals commensurate with experience or an established successful career record. Preferred qualifications include demonstrated success in teaching, mentoring, and broader engagement.

Standard Requirements

Requires the ability to maintain positive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the community. Must adhere to University’s core values: People-Centered, Community, Integrity, Visionary, and Connections, per the MSU Texas Values Journey. Personal cell phone usage may be required to complete position duties, including multi-function authentication requirements. Regular reliable attendance is required.

This position is designated as security sensitive (Mod) and requires a criminal background check. Position is designated as a Responsible Employee as outlined by Title IX. May serve as Campus Security Authority as outlined by the Clery Act.

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