Entry Level Petroleum Geologist Jobs
New grad petroleum geologist jobs attract recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or a focused portfolio of subsurface mapping projects can outweigh a lengthy resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Education and Staffing & Recruiting, with employers like Jobot, The University of Texas at Austin, and University of Wyoming hiring at this level now.
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JOB TITLE:
Lecturer, Assistant
JOB PURPOSE:
The Department of Energy and Petroleum Engineering seeks a full-time Academic Lecturer to support undergraduate and graduate education in petroleum, energy, and related engineering disciplines. The successful candidate will contribute primarily through teaching, student mentoring, curriculum development, and service activities that support the department’s educational mission.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Energy and Petroleum Engineering.
Deliver instruction in classroom, laboratory, hybrid, and online formats.
Develop and update course materials to align with industry needs and accreditation requirements.
Participate in assessment and continuous improvement activities associated with ABET accreditation.
Contribute to curriculum development and program enhancement initiatives.
Support senior design projects and experiential learning activities.
Participate in departmental, college, and university service activities.
Collaborate with faculty and industry partners to maintain curriculum relevance.
Assist with student recruitment, retention, and outreach efforts.
Additional Information:
Teaching Areas
The successful candidate will contribute to the department’s instructional mission through teaching in areas aligned with their expertise and the department’s curricular needs. Teaching assignments may include courses such as:
Petroleum Economics and Law
Production Engineering
Drilling Engineering
Reservoir Engineering
Reservoir Petrophysics
Phase Behavior
Well Completions & Stimulations
Geology & Geophysics
Well Log Interpretation
Energy Transition Technologies
Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS)
Hydrogen Energy Systems
Senior Design
Introduction to Petroleum Engineering
Appointment Details
Non-tenure track Academic Lecturer position.
Multi-year appointment subject to performance and funding.
Primary responsibilities focus on teaching and service.
Expected teaching load: 15 credit hours per academic year.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s degree in Petroleum Engineering, Energy Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field.
Demonstrated teaching, training, or industry experience relevant to energy and petroleum engineering.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Experience Evaluation
Minimum experience requirements are evaluated on a full-time equivalent (FTE) basis. Relevant part-time experience will be prorated based on hours worked. For example, two years working an average of 20 hours per week is equivalent to approximately one year of full-time experience.
Applicants must include the average hours worked per week for all current and previous positions. Failure to provide this information may affect the evaluation of qualifications.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Ph.D. in Petroleum Engineering, Energy Engineering, or a related discipline.
Industry experience in upstream, midstream, energy transition, geothermal, CCUS, hydrogen, drilling, production, reservoir engineering, or related fields.
Previous university-level teaching experience.
Experience with online course delivery.
Experience supervising student projects and capstone design teams.
REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:
Complete the online application. The department additionally requests candidates upload the following document(s) for a complete application:
Cover letter
Resume or C.V.
Contact information for four work-related references (references will only be contacted if you are selected as a finalist for the position).
This position will remain open until filled. Complete applications received by 9/14/2026 will receive full consideration.
WORK LOCATION:
On-campus: This position provides vital support to campus customers, and the successful candidate must be available to work on campus.
WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS :
Work authorization sponsorship may be available for this position, conditioned on the non-applicability of the fees implemented in 90 FR 46027 to the visa petition.
HIRING STATEMENT/EEO:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu .
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Entry Level Petroleum Geologist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level petroleum geologist job?
Entry level petroleum geologist roles typically look for a geoscience or related degree, hands-on experience from internships or field courses, and familiarity with industry software like Petrel or Kingdom. Candidates who can demonstrate subsurface mapping, well log interpretation, or seismic data work in a portfolio or senior thesis stand out. Targeting smaller independents and service companies alongside majors broadens your options early in your career.
Which companies hire entry level petroleum geologists?
Companies hiring entry level petroleum geologists right now include Jobot, The University of Texas at Austin, and University of Wyoming, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, you'll find a mix of major operators, independent exploration and production companies, and oilfield service firms, all of which regularly bring on new graduates to support exploration, drilling, and reservoir teams.
Are there remote entry level petroleum geologist jobs?
Yes, though most entry level petroleum geologist roles require on-site or fieldwork presence. About 0% of entry level petroleum geologist openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions tend to focus on data interpretation, geologic modeling, or technical reporting rather than hands-on well-site work. Filtering by work setting on Migrate Mate helps you find which openings match your preference.
Are these new grad petroleum geologist jobs?
Yes, this page includes new grad, recent graduate, and junior petroleum geologist roles. A new grad-friendly posting typically welcomes candidates with zero to two years of experience, accepts internships or co-ops in place of full-time history, and values a strong academic project or portfolio over an extensive resume. Look for language like 'entry level,' 'new grad,' or 'junior geologist' in the job description to confirm the experience expectation.
Which industries hire the most entry level petroleum geologists?
Entry Level petroleum geologist roles concentrate in Education and Staffing & Recruiting, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they rely on a steady pipeline of early-career geoscientists to support exploration programs, subsurface data analysis, and field operations as senior geologists mentor new talent.