Department: Geographic and Environmental Studies Location: Belknap Campus Time Type: Full time Worker Type: Regular Job Req ID: R109192 Position Description: The Department of Geographic and Environmental Sciences (DGES) at the University of Louisville invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Environmental Geology, with an anticipated start date of Fall 2027. We
seek a broadly trained environmental geologist whose teaching and research will strengthen the department’s Environmental Sciences program. Areas of expertise may include, but are not limited to hydrogeology, environmental geology, soil and rock mechanics, groundwater contamination, geohazards, or applied geological analysis in support of environmental systems. Applicants whose work bridges geology with environmental
sustainability, climate resilience, water resources, or geospatial modeling of the health effects of the physical environment are especially encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the department’s Environmental Sciences program and contribute to the existing graduate and undergraduate programs that focus on environmental analysis and human-environment interactions. Candidates
should demonstrate a strong commitment to mentoring students, teaching courses such as natural disasters, geomorphology, and environmental geology, and to develop new courses in their area of expertise. Ideally, candidates will possess research interests that align with the department’s academic offerings and include the pursuit of extramural funding to support Master’s Degree students. Candidates will possess a
Ph.D. degree in geology, environmental geology, or a closely related field at the time of appointment; however, ABD applicants will be considered. The successful applicant is expected to develop an externally funded research program that involves students at multiple levels. University of Louisville’s R1 designation provides extensive opportunities for collaboration across disciplines and college units.
Interdisciplinary engagement is strongly encouraged, with institutional support for joint projects, proposal development, and access to shared research facilities. The DGES offers B.S. and M.S. degrees in Applied Geography and plays a leading role in supporting the university’s agenda in environmental science and geospatial pedagogy and research. The successful applicant will join a vibrant research community with
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