Sedimentology/Stratigraphy Lecturer (Part-Time) – Lab

Tufts University; Medford (MA); On-site; USD 13,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Tufts University’s Department of Earth & Climate Sciences seeks a part-time Lecturer to teach Sedimentology/Stratigraphy (ECS-0042) for Spring 2027. The course covers sediment generation, transport, deposition, and preservation across scales, with field trips and hands-on labs.

Enrollment is expected to be 5-10 undergraduates, with two weekly lecture periods and a 3-hour lab. Lecturer duties include weekly office hours and possible content modification based on interests.

Qualifications

• Teach Sedimentology/Stratigraphy ECS-0042 in Spring 2027
• Deliver two 75-minute lectures per week and a 3-hour lab
• Provide weekly office hours to students
• Facilitate hands-on analysis of samples and datasets
• Coordinate with course materials, with some flexibility in content

Responsibilities

• Teach Sedimentology/Stratigraphy ECS-0042 in Spring 2027
• Lead two 75-minute lectures and a 3-hour lab weekly
• Hold one weekly office hours session
• Engage undergraduates (approx. 5-10) in course activities
• Adapt course content within instructor's interests

Job description

Tufts University’s Department of Earth & Climate Sciences seeks a part-time Lecturer to teach Sedimentology/Stratigraphy (ECS-0042) for Spring 2027. The course covers sediment generation, transport, deposition, and preservation across scales, with field trips and hands-on labs.

Enrollment is expected to be 5-10 undergraduates, with two weekly lecture periods and a 3-hour lab. Lecturer duties include weekly office hours and possible content modification based on interests.