About the role
The School of Geosciences (SGS) at the University of South Florida Tampa campus seeks to fill a 9 month, full-time and tenure-earning, Assistant Professor position with a specialization in Aqueous Geochemistry, starting on August 7, 2027. Salary is negotiable.
The successful candidate will be expected to develop an externally funded research program, mentor graduate students, and teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in Geology. The successful candidate’s area of specialty will complement existing School strengths in ESP, Geography, and Geology, including the study of Earth’s water, surface and subsurface processes, and interactions among water, rocks, soils, and living systems.
Minimum Qualifications: A Ph.D. in Geology or related field from an accredited institution is required. Applications from individuals who are ABD will be accepted, but the degree must be conferred by appointment start date. The successful candidate must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Assistant Professor.
Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to applicants whose research and teaching incorporate aqueous geochemistry and, where relevant, biogeochemistry, with approaches that connect chemical processes across natural environments and address societally important challenges such as water quality, resource sustainability, or environmental change.
How To Apply:
When applying, please attach, in a single combined PDF:
- Cover letter briefly describing research and teaching interests
- CV
- Detailed research statement
- Contact information for three references
Questions about the position should be directed to Dr. Bogdan P. Onac at bonac@usf.edu.
The deadline for applications is December 15, 2026.
Conclusion of this search is subject to final budget approval. According to Florida Law, applications and meetings regarding them are open to the public. USF is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access institution. For disability accommodations, contact Maria Zamora-Albor at mariazamora@usf.edu, a minimum of five working days in advance.
The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and USF Health. In 2025, U.S. News & World Report recognized USF with its highest overall ranking in university history, as a top 50 public university for the seventh consecutive year and as one of the top 15 best values among all public universities in the nation. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine in the highest tier, placing it as one of the top 16 medical schools in the nation and inside the top 10 among public universities. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $750 million in research funding in 2025 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of nearly $10 billion for the state of Florida. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu.