Asst Prof, Environmental Geosciences (GIS)

Westminster University; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Westminster University in Salt Lake City, Utah, invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Environmental Geosciences with expertise in GIS and climate science. The position begins in fall 2027 and sits within the Environmental Studies Program, with a 24-credit teaching load spanning the candidate’s specialty and introductory courses on climate change and data analysis.

We value interdisciplinary teaching, active student engagement, team teaching, field experiences, and mentoring

Qualifications

• PhD candidate in Environmental Science with expected completion by Aug 2027.
• Experience teaching Data Analysis with active-learning practices.
• Ability to think and teach across disciplines and fields of study.

Responsibilities

• Teach data analysis and environmental science topics to undergraduate students.
• Engage in team teaching and interdisciplinary learning.
• Develop field-based courses and contribute to Environmental Studies curriculum.
• Mentor undergraduate research and support diversity and inclusive pedagogy.

Skills

GIS

Data Analysis

Team Teaching

Interdisciplinary Teaching

Student Engagement

Education

PhD candidate

Tools

Computational Modelling

Job description

Westminster University in Salt Lake City, Utah, invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Environmental Geosciences with expertise in GIS and climate science. The position begins in fall 2027 and sits within the Environmental Studies Program, with a 24-credit teaching load spanning the candidate’s specialty and introductory courses on climate change and data analysis.

We value interdisciplinary teaching, active student engagement, team teaching, field experiences, and mentoring