<html xmlns:v="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" xmlns:o="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" xmlns:w="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:word" xmlns:m="http://schemas.microsoft.com/office/2004/12/omml" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40">
<head>
<meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8">
<meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 15 (filtered medium)">
<!--[if !mso]><style>v\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);}
o\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);}
w\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);}
.shape {behavior:url(#default#VML);}
</style><![endif]--><style><!--
/* Font Definitions */
@font-face
{font-family:"Cambria Math";
panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4;}
@font-face
{font-family:Calibri;
panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4;}
@font-face
{font-family:Aptos;
panose-1:2 11 0 4 2 2 2 2 2 4;}
/* Style Definitions */
p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal
{margin:0in;
font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;
mso-ligatures:standardcontextual;}
a:link, span.MsoHyperlink
{mso-style-priority:99;
color:#467886;
text-decoration:underline;}
span.EmailStyle17
{mso-style-type:personal-compose;
font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;
color:windowtext;}
span.apple-converted-space
{mso-style-name:apple-converted-space;}
.MsoChpDefault
{mso-style-type:export-only;}
@page WordSection1
{size:8.5in 11.0in;
margin:1.0in 1.0in 1.0in 1.0in;}
div.WordSection1
{page:WordSection1;}
--></style>
</head>
<body lang="EN-US" link="#467886" vlink="#96607D" style="word-wrap:break-word">
<div class="WordSection1">
<p class="MsoNormal">Hello!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt"><br>
Are you able to share this job advert with the listserv? Thank you. <br>
<br>
<b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Assistant Professor of Geology (Tenure-track)</span></b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: auto;text-align:start;widows: auto;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;word-spacing:0px">
<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The Department of Biological, Environmental, and Earth Sciences at the University of South Carolina Aiken invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor
of Geology, with an expected start date of August 16, 2027<b>.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></b>The successful candidate will join a growing Environmental Earth Systems (B.S.) program committed to excellence in undergraduate education through
classroom, laboratory, field, and research experiences. We seek a colleague with expertise in groundwater science, hydrogeology, or a closely related area of water science, and demonstrated experience applying Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to environmental
or water resource questions. Teaching responsibilities include introductory and upper-level undergraduate courses in geology, hydrology, GIS, or related areas, consistent with departmental needs and the successful candidate's expertise. The standard teaching
load is 12 contact hours per semester. Additional responsibilities include advising undergraduate students, maintaining an active scholarly program that involves undergraduate researchers, participating in curriculum development, and contributing to departmental,
university, and professional service.</span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: auto;text-align:start;widows: auto;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;word-spacing:0px">
<b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Requirements:</span></b><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black"> </span></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Applicants
must have a Ph.D. in Hydrology, Geology, Environmental Science, or a closely related field by the start date of employment; ABD will be considered with degree conferred by the time of appointment. Candidates must demonstrate experience with GIS or other geospatial
technologies, show potential for excellence in undergraduate teaching, and demonstrate the ability to develop an active scholarly program that engages undergraduate students. Salary is commensurate and competitive with qualifications and experience.</span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: auto;text-align:start;widows: auto;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;word-spacing:0px">
<b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Preferred:</span></b><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black"> </span></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Preference
will be given to candidates with experience teaching undergraduate courses in environmental science, hydrology, and/or GIS; expertise in groundwater modeling, watershed science, contaminant hydrogeology, surface water–groundwater interactions, water quality,
or environmental geochemistry; demonstrated success mentoring undergraduate research; and postdoctoral or other relevant professional experience.</span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: auto;text-align:start;widows: auto;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;word-spacing:0px">
<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The Department of Biological, Environmental, and Earth Sciences is home to 14 full-time faculty members and approximately 275 undergraduate majors. In addition to a Bachelor of Science
degree in Environmental Earth Systems, we offer BS degrees in biology, clinical laboratory science, and public health. To learn more about our department and university, visit:<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black"><a href="https://www.usca.edu/biology-geology" title="https://www.usca.edu/biology-geology"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#467886">https://www.usca.edu/biology-geology</span></a></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: auto;text-align:start;widows: auto;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;word-spacing:0px">
<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">USCA is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of
age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination
of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
We strive to cultivate an environment that is open, welcoming, and supportive of all individuals.<br>
<br>
<b>Application Deadline: November 1, 2026.</b> To be considered for this position, applicants must apply online at:<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black"><a href="https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/211534" title="https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/211534"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#467886;background:white">https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/211534</span></a></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;background:white"> </span></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">and
upload the following with their application: a cover letter, a current CV, a teaching philosophy, research statement, unofficial graduate transcripts, and full contact information for three professional references. Finalists will be required to provide official
undergraduate and graduate transcripts, as well as three letters of recommendation. Search related questions may be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Kelly Gibson at<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black"><a href="mailto:kellygi@usca.edu" title="mailto:kellygi@usca.edu"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#467886">kellygi@usca.edu</span></a></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: auto;text-align:start;widows: auto;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;word-spacing:0px">
<a name="_Hlk213769122"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The University of South Carolina Aiken (USCA), a public comprehensive university in the University of South Carolina system, offers undergraduate and master’s
degrees to more than 4000 students in 60 programs of study. USCA has ranked as one of the best public schools in the South by U.S. News & World Report for the 26th year in a row. Additionally, USCA was recognized for being a Best College for Veterans and a
Top Performer in Social Mobility. USCA is South Carolina’s COPLAC institution providing a unique and strong liberal arts core within our degree offerings. We boast students from 35 states and 32 countries. USCA has ten NCAA Division II Athletic programs.</span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213769122"></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black"> </span></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">For
more information about USC Aiken visit<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black"><a href="http://www.usca.edu" title="http://www.usca.edu/"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#467886">www.usca.edu</span></a></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">.</span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: auto;text-align:start;widows: auto;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;word-spacing:0px">
<a name="_Hlk213769109"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Situated on 450 acres, USCA is located thirty minutes from Augusta, GA (home of the Masters Tournament and Fort Gordon, new home of US Army Cyber Command),
one hour from Columbia, SC, and within three hours of Charleston, SC, coastal beaches, and the Appalachian Mountains. Aiken is noted for its famous thoroughbred horses, numerous parks and golf courses, wonderful weather, spacious avenues, and historic homes.</span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213769109"></span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<table class="MsoNormalTable" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="border-collapse:collapse">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td width="144" style="width:107.8pt;border:none;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:5.75pt 5.75pt 0in 5.75pt">
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#212121;mso-ligatures:none"><img border="0" width="158" height="158" style="width:1.6458in;height:1.6458in" id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image001.png@01DD2B0F.023FEAB0" alt="USCA Icon"></span><span style="color:black;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
<td width="468" style="width:351.35pt;padding:0in .1in 5.75pt .1in">
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#002855;mso-ligatures:none">Kelly Gibson, PhD</span></b><span style="color:black;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#002855;mso-ligatures:none">Associate Professor of Geology</span><span style="color:black;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#002855;mso-ligatures:none">Environmental Earth Systems Program Coordinator</span><span style="color:black;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#002855;mso-ligatures:none">Department of Biological, Environmental, and Earth Sciences</span><span style="color:black;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">University of South Carolina Aiken</span></b><span style="color:black;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#954F72;mso-ligatures:none"><a href="https://www.usca.edu/academics/programs/undergraduate/environmental-earth-systems/"><span style="color:#954F72">USCA EES Program</span></a></span></u></b><span style="color:black;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">p. 803-641-3379</span><span style="color:black;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
</div>
</body>
</html>