One-year full-time temporary instructor position beginning August 26, 2024. Duties include instructing courses through in-person lecture and laboratory delivery methods, grading assigned coursework, maintaining regular office hours, and participating in assessment. Teaching responsibilities include Earth History Lecture and Lab, Petrology Lecture and Lab and Understanding the Physical World. In addition to teaching, the successful applicant will also be expected to engage in scholarship and service to the institution.

Master’s degree in geology required. Ability to teach introductory and upper division geology lectures and laboratories. Successful performance in an interview and teaching presentation.

Experience teaching geology at the undergraduate level. PhD preferred.

04/30/2024

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Graduate and undergraduate transcripts are required for this position. Applicants may upload either official or unofficial transcripts using the “Transcript” selection under Required Documents. Official transcripts will be required prior to appointment. Names and contact information of three professional references are required. Full consideration will be given to complete applications received by June 1, 2024.
Recommended candidates will be required to complete criminal background check, including Act 34 Background Check and Act 151 (Child Abuse) Background Check and Federal Criminal (FBI) clearance prior to appointment.