Associate Teaching Professor of Geology

William & Mary; Williamsburg, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Geology at William & Mary invites applications for a four-year, non-tenure track Associate Teaching Professor to begin August 10, 2027. This position emphasizes teaching excellence in introductory geology courses and the ability to teach both lecture and lab sections.

Responsibilities include offering undergraduate courses in the candidate's area, contributing to curriculum development, and possibly leading the Regional Field Geology course (GEOL 310).

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required in Geology, Earth and Environmental Science, or related field.
• 18 graduate credit hours in Geology, Earth and Environmental Science, or related field.
• Ability to teach Introductory Geology and other lecture, lab, and seminar-style courses in the applicant's area of expertise.

Responsibilities

• Teach introductory geology courses in both lecture and lab formats.
• Offer undergraduate courses in the applicant's area and contribute to the geology curriculum and general education requirements.
• Possibly contribute to Regional Field Geology (GEOL 310) and field-based activities.
• Maintain curricula current with advances in the discipline and participate in curriculum improvement.
• Demonstrate effective teaching and mentoring practices.

Skills

Teaching introductory geology

Field-based teaching experience

Mentoring practices

Education

Master’s degree in Geology, Earth and Environmental Science, or related field

Ph.D. in Geology, Earth and Environmental Science, or related field, or ABD

Job description

The Department/Program of Geology at William & Mary, a public university of the Commonwealth of Virginia, invites applications for a 4-year, non-tenure track Associate Teaching Professor instructional position that will begin August 10, 2027. This full-time teaching faculty appointment carries a service component commensurate with rank and comes with the possibility of ongoing renewals and a framework for promotion per the Teaching Faculty Framework. We seek an individual with expertise in and enthusiasm for teaching introductory geology courses. The successful applicant will have the expertise to teach in both undergraduate lecture-based and lab-based geology courses. Additional teaching expectations will include undergraduate courses in the applicant’s area of expertise that contribute to the geology curriculum and/or general education requirements. The applicant may also contribute to our Regional Field Geology (GEOL 310), which is a field-based course that brings undergraduate students to a selected region around the world. There is no expectation of research scholarship. The successful applicant will have demonstrated a commitment to providing high-quality geology education. In practice, this will involve keeping the curricula current with the advances in the discipline and actively participating in the continuous improvement of the introductory geology curriculum. The successful applicant will be expected to be an effective teacher and will have a [3-3] teaching load.**Job Description:****Required Qualifications:*** A Master’s degree is required in Geology, Earth and Environmental Science, or a related field.* Applicants must have completed 18 graduate credit hours in Geology, Earth and Environmental Science, or a related field.* Ability to teach Introductory Geology and other lecture, lab, and seminar-style courses in the applicant's area of expertise that could contribute to the geology curriculum and/or general education requirements.**Preferred Qualifications:*** A Ph.D. in Geology, Earth and Environmental Science, or a related field or ABD is preferred at the time the appointment begins (August 10, 2027).* Previous teaching experience at the introductory level.* Experience developing and teaching field-based activities.* Demonstrated commitment to teaching and mentoring practices that advance academic excellence and success of all learner/scholars. **Conditions of Employment:*** This position may require additional hours beyond the typical work week, including occasional overnight and weekend work as needed to meet the business needs of the operation. Applicants must apply online at https://go.wm.edu/VphZB3. All applications must consist of the following materials for full consideration. Please note: No more than 5 individual documents may be uploaded into the upload field provided (“i.e. Resume/Coverletter” upload field). Each individual file must not exceed a size limit of 5MB. If necessary, candidates can compress multiple files into a single zip file for upload:* Curriculum vitae;* Cover letter;* A statement of teaching interests that describes your approach to teaching and mentoring and that may also incorporate a discussion of how your past scholarly work informs your approach;* Unofficial graduate transcripts outlining proof of 18 graduate credit hours in the curricular area specified in the position description above. Additional forms of credit hour verification may be submitted if unofficial transcripts are not provided by your university;Applicants are encouraged to reflect on teaching and mentoring practices that advance academic excellence and success of all learners/scholars in Geology in any of the aforementioned required documents.Candidates who reach the first-round virtual interview stage will be prompted to submit online the names and email addresses of three references who will be contacted by the system with instructions for how to submit a letter of reference.For full consideration, submit application materials no later than **November 5, 2026**. All required supplemental application materials mentioned above must be clearly identified and included with your application for full consideration. Review of applications is ongoing. Applications received after the initial review date will be considered if needed. Information on the degree programs in the Department of Geology may be found at https://www.wm.edu/as/geology/. **Benefits:**William & Mary offers our full-time employees a full array of benefits including retirement, health insurance with options for expanded dental and vision along with group and optional life insurance with coverage for spouse and children, flexible spending accounts, and an EAP (Employee Assistance Program). Our employees enjoy additional university benefits such as educational assistance, professional development, wellness benefits, and a robust holiday schedule. Housing Relocation Resources are also available to help new employees transition successfully to the area. All employees have access to fitness facilities on campus, to the university libraries, and much more. To learn more, go to: https://www.wm.edu/offices/uhr/benefits/index.php?type=none**Additional Job Description:****Job Profile:**JP0385 - Associate Professor (Less than 12 months) NTE - Exempt - Salary - S99**Qualifications:****Compensation Grade:**S99**Recruiting Start Date:**2026-09-18**Position Restrictions:**Restricted Term**EEO is the Law. Applicants can learn more about William & Mary’s status as an equal opportunity employer by viewing the \"Know Your Rights\" poster published by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. https://****www.eeoc.gov/know-your-rights-workplace-discrimination-illegal****Background Check: William & Mary is committed to providing a safe campus community. W&M conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.** **Applicant Notice:** **By applying for this position, you consent to William & Mary's use, review, and retention of your application materials for recruitment and employment purposes. Materials may be shared with authorized individuals participating in the hiring process and will be managed in accordance with applicable laws and university policies.** **Probationary Period Notice: Individuals selected for full-time staff positions will be required to complete a twelve (12) month probationary period in accordance with university policy.****Remote Work Disclaimer: Remote work eligibility is not guaranteed and is subject to approval. Employee eligibility depends on the likelihood of the employee succeeding in a remote work arrangement and the supervisor’s ability to manage remote workers. Departments and/or Human Resources may amend, alter, change, delete, or modify eligibility.**