Geology Open-Rank Faculty: Undergraduate Research Leader

Hope College; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Hope College in Holland, Michigan, invites applications for an open-rank, tenure-track faculty position in Geology in the Department of Geological & Environmental Sciences. The appointment begins Fall 2027, with a start-up package to support research activities and an expectation to develop an undergraduate research program.

The position requires a PhD in a geoscience-related field and offers teaching across Introductory, Field Geology and several upper-level courses, along with opportunities to

Qualifications

• A PhD in a geoscience-related field is required.
• Postdoctoral research experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach Introductory and Field Geology courses.
• Teach upper-level courses such as Mineralogy, Petrology, Hydrogeology, Historical Geology, Sedimentology, Geomorphology, or Intro to Geographical Information Systems.
• Establish a nationally recognized, funded undergraduate research program with undergraduate student involvement and a long-term research vision.

Education

PhD in geoscience-related field

Job description

Hope College in Holland, Michigan, invites applications for an open-rank, tenure-track faculty position in Geology in the Department of Geological & Environmental Sciences. The appointment begins Fall 2027, with a start-up package to support research activities and an expectation to develop an undergraduate research program.

The position requires a PhD in a geoscience-related field and offers teaching across Introductory, Field Geology and several upper-level courses, along with opportunities to