Assistant Professor of Geology

Charleston Co.; Charleston (SC); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Department of Geology and Environmental Geosciences at the College of Charleston invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Geology beginning in August 2027. We seek a geologist whose teaching and research focus on sedimentary geology, global environmental change, or geospatial sciences.

The successful candidate will teach Stratigraphy and Sedimentation, contribute to Global Change and Geospatial Sciences instruction, and mentor undergraduate and graduate students, with

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Geology, Earth Sciences, or closely related field by start.

Responsabilités

• Teach Stratigraphy and Sedimentation and Global Change courses.
• Develop and maintain an active undergraduate research program.
• Supervise master’s theses and serve on thesis committees.
• Collaborate across disciplines and mentor students in field/lab activities.

Connaissances

Teaching

Student mentorship

Field instruction

Formation

Ph.D. in Geology or Earth Sciences

Outils

GIS

Remote sensing

Description du poste

POSTING INFORMATION

Internal Title

Internal Title Assistant Professor of Geology

Position Type

School/Area

School/Area School of Natural and Environmental Sciences

Department

Department Geology

Position Description

The Department of Geology and Environmental Geosciences at the College of Charleston invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Geology beginning in August 2027. We seek a geologist whose teaching and research focus on sedimentary geology, global environmental change, or geospatial sciences.

The successful candidate must have a geological background to teach Stratigraphy and Sedimentation and be prepared to contribute to instruction in Global Change and Geospatial Sciences, regardless of research specialization. We welcome applicants who investigate environmental change through the sedimentary record, field or laboratory studies, geospatial methods, or other geological approaches.

Teaching and Research Expectations

The successful candidate will teach Stratigraphy and Sedimentation, contribute to Global Change instruction, and offer upper-level electives in their area of expertise. The department places a high value on teaching, student mentorship, and field and laboratory experiences. The successful candidate will be expected to develop and maintain an active research program, publish scholarly work, seek external funding, and involve undergraduate and graduate students in research. In addition to serving departmental majors and minors, the successful candidate will contribute to the interdisciplinary undergraduate and Master of Science programs in Environmental and Sustainability Studies. Responsibilities will include teaching courses that enroll undergraduate and graduate students, directing master’s thesis research, and serving on graduate thesis committees. The successful candidate will be expected to integrate undergraduate and graduate (MS) students into active research programs and collaborate with faculty across disciplines to support them. Specific teaching and mentoring assignments will align with the candidate’s expertise and program needs. Opportunities to contribute to the Master of Science program in Marine Biology will also be available where the candidate’s expertise aligns with program needs.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Geology, Earth Sciences, or a closely related discipline by the start of the appointment.
• Academic preparation to teach undergraduate courses.
• Commitment to effective undergraduate teaching, student mentorship, and field or laboratory instruction.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching stratigraphy and sedimentation, global change, GIS /geospatial sciences, or related geoscience courses.
• Experience using GIS , remote sensing, or spatial analysis in geological or environmental teaching or research.
• Experience mentoring undergraduate researchers or developing field and laboratory exercises.

Posting Date

Posting Date 11/11/2026

Closing Date

Closing Date 03/01/2027

Open Until Filled? Yes

Posting Number

Posting Number F2026028P

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