Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Environmental Geology

Otterbein-University; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 56,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Otterbein University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Earth Science with a primary specialization in Environmental Geology.

The appointment begins in August 2027 and includes teaching Environmental Science courses (lecture and lab), advising students, service on committees, and directing the Environmental Science program.

PhD is required; candidates should have strong teaching and publication records, and an active undergraduate research agenda.

Qualifications

• PhD is required for this full-time, tenure track position.
• Broad training in environmental geology and environmental science.
• Evidence of effective teaching in environmental science lecture and lab courses is required.
• Strong publication record is required.
• Active research agenda including undergraduate students; mentoring experience.
• Preference for experience developing introductory and upper-level environmental science courses.

Responsibilities

• Teach 21 workload hours in the academic year including: Introduction to Environmental Science lecture & lab, Physical Geology lecture & lab, Environmental Geology lecture & lab, and Hydrology lecture & lab.
• Advise students and participate in university and departmental committees, developing an active undergraduate research program.
• Direct the Environmental Science program.

Skills

Environmental geology

Environmental science

Teaching experience

Research mentoring

Publication record

Education

PhD required

Job description

Otterbein University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Earth Science with a primary specialization in Environmental Geology.

The appointment begins in August 2027 and includes teaching Environmental Science courses (lecture and lab), advising students, service on committees, and directing the Environmental Science program.

PhD is required; candidates should have strong teaching and publication records, and an active undergraduate research agenda.