- Job Opening ID: 538387
- Location: Modesto A. Maidique Campus
- Full/Part Time: Full-Time
- Review Date: 11/21/2026
- Regular/Temporary: Regular
About FIU
Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.
Job Information
Open Rank Tenure-Track Faculty in Environmental Geochemistry
The Department of Earth and Environment at Florida International University invites applications for a full-time, open-rank, tenure-track, faculty position in Environmental Geochemistry to begin in August 2027. We strongly encourage applicants with expertise in environmental geochemistry, especially in fields such as aqueous and low-temperature geochemistry, biogeochemistry, contaminant transport, stable isotope geochemistry, or related fields. The successful candidate will develop and maintain an externally funded research program, mentor graduate students, publish in leading scholarly journals, and contribute to interdisciplinary collaborations across FIU. The position will support and strengthen major university initiatives, including those in the Institute of Environment (IoE), the Extreme Events Institute (EEI), and other interdisciplinary programs focused on environmental sustainability, resilience, and climate adaptation. Responsibilities also include mentoring graduate and undergraduate students, teaching and developing innovative courses in environmental geochemistry and related disciplines, and contributing services to the Department, College, and Institute. Strong communication skills are essential and community engagement capabilities are desired.
The faculty member is expected to teach and develop undergraduate and graduate courses in environmental geochemistry and related disciplines. Additional teaching assignments may be based on the successful candidate’s expertise and program needs.
The position offers opportunities to collaborate with researchers across environmental sciences, biology, chemistry, engineering, climate science, hydrology, coastal resilience, ecosystem restoration, and related fields. Candidates are expected to contribute to FIU’s mission as a leading public R1 research institution through excellence in research, teaching, mentorship, and service. A Ph.D. in Environmental Geochemistry, Geology, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a closely related field is required by the appointment start date.
Qualified candidates at all career stages are encouraged to apply. Hiring will be considered at the appropriate rank. Rank and tenure status will be commensurate with qualifications, experience, and accomplishments. Applicants for senior rank (Associate Professor or Professor), preferably will have current or forthcoming extramural research funding transferable to FIU.
The successful candidate will hold a primary position in the Department of Earth and Environment in the College of Arts, Sciences & Education. Tenure-track and tenured faculty are strongly encouraged to be associated with one of our Centers or Institutes, including our Preeminent Programs: the Institute of Environment (https://environment.fiu.edu/) and the Extreme Events Institute (https://eei.fiu.edu). The salary is nationally competitive and commensurate with experience based on appropriate salary surveys.
The Department’s research is closely aligned with its degree programs, including a Ph.D. in Earth Systems Science and M.S. degrees in Environmental Studies and Geosciences. The potential to conduct collaborative research will be looked at favorably. The Department, with 37 faculty members, has dynamic and growing graduate programs in Earth and Environmental Sciences supporting over 120 graduate students, as well as a vibrant undergraduate program with 400 B.A. and B.S. students.
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply to Job Opening ID 538387 at careers.fiu.edu and attach a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a statement of research accomplishment and plans, and a statement on teaching and student mentoring. Candidates will be requested to provide names and contact information for at least 3 references who will be contacted as determined by the search committee. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Job Category
Faculty
Pre-Employment Requirements
Criminal Background Check
How To Apply
Current Employee
As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in “My Applications“.
To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.
Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.
How To Apply
Prospective Employee
If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in “My Applications“.
To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.
Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.
*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.
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