University of Florida

The University of Florida (https://www.ufl.edu/) is the state’s oldest, largest, and most comprehensive land grant university with an enrollment of over 50,000 students and was ranked 7th in the country among public universities (US News and World Report 2025 rankings), and 1st among public institutions in the Wall Street Journal 2023 survey. UF is located in Gainesville, a city of approximately 150,000 residents in North-Central Florida, 50 miles from the Gulf of Mexico, and 67 miles from the Atlantic Ocean, and within a 2-hour drive to large metropolitan areas (Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville). The beautiful climate and extensive nearby parks and recreational areas afford year-round outdoor activities. UF’s large college sports programs, museums, and performing arts center support a range of activities and cultural events. Alachua County schools are highly rated and offer a variety of programs including magnet schools and an international baccalaureate program. Learn more about what Gainesville has to offer at Visit Gainesville.

The University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida’s Sunshine Law. If an accommodation due to disability is needed in order to apply for this position, please call (352) 392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at (800) 955-8771 (TDD).

The Department of Geological Sciences is committed to promoting an environment that welcomes all abilities, classes, ethnicities/races, gender identities, and expressions. We particularly welcome applicants who can contribute to such an environment through their scholarship, teaching, mentoring, and professional service.

Homepage: https://geology.ufl.edu/

The Thompson Chair of Geological Sciences is an endowed position at the rank of Associate or Full Professor with tenure and will begin August 2026. The successful candidate will teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels, mentor students for M.S. and Ph.D. degrees, and conduct a dynamic, externally funded research program in an area of globally significant Earth science that is relevant to subsurface or sedimentary geology. Opportunities for teaching and research collaborations exist across UF departments, colleges, and interdisciplinary institutes and centers including the Florida Climate Institute, UF Water Institute, School of Natural Resources and Environment, Thompson Earth Systems Institute, and Land Use and Environmental Change Institute. Information about the department can be found at https://geology.ufl.edu/.

A complete application includes (1) a brief letter of application, summarizing the applicant’s qualifications, interests, future research goals, and suitability for the position, (2) a complete curriculum vitae, (3) a research statement detailing current activities and future research plans, (4) a statement summarizing teaching experience and interests, and (5) a list of names and contact information of at least three references, who may be contacted for letters of recommendation following an initial review of applicant files. Reviews of complete applications will begin August 25, 2025 and the position will remain open until filled. Applications received after the initial review date will be considered at the discretion of the search committee and/or hiring authority. Applications should be submitted on line at: https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/535096/thompson-chair-of-geological-sciences-associate-or-full-professor. Inquiries about the position should be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Jon Martin (jbmartin@ufl.edu).