Full-Time Faculty Earth Science

Vincennes University; Vincennes (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Vincennes University invites applications for a full-time, continuing, non-tenure-track Assistant Professor of Earth Science within the Geoscience and Agriculture Department. We seek a dedicated teacher-scholar committed to undergraduate education, ethical student development, and institutional service.

The ideal candidate will engage students through innovative pedagogy, active learning strategies, and discovery-based instruction, while contributing to the university and broader community.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Earth Science, Geology, or closely related field.
• OR a Master’s degree in another discipline with at least 18 graduate credit hours in Earth Science/Geology.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality lecture and laboratory instruction across a variety of discipline-related courses.
• Implement creative, student-centered teaching methods that foster critical thinking and intellectual growth.
• Potential teaching assignments include: Geology, Earth Science,Environmental Science, Soil Science, NaturalResources/Conservation, Remote Sensing, GIS, Dendrology, WorldGeography, and Mineralogy.
• Engage in continuous professional development, departmentalleadership, and community service.

Skills

Teaching

Student engagement

Education

Master's degree in Earth Science

18 graduate credit hours in Earth Science/Geology (if from other discipline)

Job description

Description

Position Title:

Assistant Professor of Earth Science

Department:

Geoscience and Agriculture

Reports To:

Department Chair

Position Type:

Full-Time, Continuing Non-Tenure Track (WithBenefits)

Start Date:

January 4, 2027

Position Summary

Vincennes University invites applications for a full-time,continuing, non-tenure-track Assistant Professor of Earth Sciencewithin the Geoscience and Agriculture Department. We seek adedicated teacher-scholar committed to undergraduate education,ethical student development, and institutional service. The idealcandidate will engage students through innovative pedagogy, activelearning strategies, and discovery-based instruction, whilecontributing to the university and broader community.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality lecture and laboratory instruction acrossa variety of discipline-related courses.
• Implement creative, student-centered teaching methods thatfoster critical thinking and intellectual growth.
• Potential teaching assignments include: Geology, Earth Science,Environmental Science, Soil Science, NaturalResources/Conservation, Remote Sensing, GIS, Dendrology, WorldGeography, and Mineralogy.
• Engage in continuous professional development, departmentalleadership, and community service.

Qualifications:

• Required: Master’s degree in Earth Science, Geology, ora closely related field (OR a Master’s degree in another disciplinewith a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in EarthScience/Geology).

Summary

Vincennes University (VU) is a premier learning institution widelyrecognized for its leadership in innovation and the delivery ofsuccessful educational experiences. VU develops people and enhancescommunities through accessible, high-quality academic programs,strategic partnerships, and active engagement.

Vincennes University is an accredited, equal opportunity /affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receiveconsideration for employment without regard to race, color,ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender,sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, or veteranstatus. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972Vincennes University does not discriminate on the basis of sex,including sexual harassment, in its educational programs andactivities, including employment and admissions. Questions specificto Title IX may be referred to the College's Title IX Coordinatoror to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.