Visiting Assistant Professor in Geology

Utah State Extension; Gary (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Northwest is seeking a Visiting Assistant Professor in Geology for a full-time, 10-month term. Responsibilities include teaching upper-level geology courses and engaging in research while focusing on student success and modern pedagogical practices. The position offers an opportunity to work in a diverse academic environment committed to equity and excellence.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. must be completed by August 1, 2025.
• Experience in teaching courses in earth science, geology, or geography required.
• Ability to incorporate modern technologies in teaching and research.

Responsibilities

• Teach upper-level undergraduate courses in sedimentology and stratigraphy.
• Maintain a 12-hour per semester teaching load.
• Engage in research and contribute to community and campus activities.

Skills

Teaching

Pedagogy

Research

Collaboration

Student Engagement

Flexibility

Education

Ph.D. in Geology or closely related field

Job description

The Department of Geosciences at Indiana University Northwest invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor in Geology. The position is a full-time, 10-month, visiting position. Summer assignments and associated stipend are possible in accordance with programmatic need.

We seek candidates with demonstrated commitment to success of diverse student populations, the ability to implement sound and modern pedagogy for both face-to face and online instruction, and a commitment to undergraduate student engagement. The area of expertise is open and faculty with research focused on aspects of geoscience education, as well as more traditional lines of disciplinary research are encouraged to apply.

Teaching responsibilities will include courses in the successful candidate’s area of expertise, an upper-level undergraduate course in sedimentology and stratigraphy, and introductory and early-career courses in earth science, geology, or geography based on departmental needs. The department offers B.S. and B.A. degrees in geology, an interdepartmental major in environmental science, and an online B.A. degree in sustainability, shared among five IU regional campuses. Additionally, the department contributes to programs in science education and a master’s program in liberal studies.

Core responsibilities include a 12-hour per semester teaching load each semester in face-to-face or asynchronous online modalities. Should there be an opportunity for this position to transition to permanent tenure-track, the successful candidate would obtain a one-course equivalent teaching reduction each semester, conduct disciplinary research and publish, and actively engage in service to the department, campus, discipline, and the community.

Review date begins June 23, 2025: (Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee).

Final date: July 7, 2025: Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Interested candidates should review and complete the online application that requires uploading: 1) Curriculum Vitae; 2) Letter of application; 3) Statement of Research (include experience and vision describing past scholarly contributions and future research directions) and Teaching (include experience and philosophy, a list of courses the candidate wants to teach or develop, and experience and plans regarding working with a diverse student body including first-generation college students); 4) List of references with contact information to include titles, mailing address, e-mail address, and telephone numbers (at least one reference must be able to comment on teaching ability), and 5) all unofficial transcripts at https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/29902

ABOUT INDIANA UNIVERSITY NORTHWEST

One of seven campuses of Indiana University, IU Northwest is located in metropolitan Northwest Indiana, approximately 30 miles southeast of Chicago and 10 miles from the Indiana Dunes National Park. The campus has a diverse student population of approximately 3,500 degree-seeking students and 1,800 dual-credit students and has been recognized by the Department of Education as a minority and Hispanic serving institution. The campus offers Associate, Baccalaureate, and Master’s degrees from the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Health and Human Services, the School of Business and Economics, the School of the Arts, and the School of Education. The campus is also host to IU School of Medicine-Northwest-Gary, the region’s only four-year medical doctorate program. As a student-centered campus, IU Northwest is committed to academic excellence characterized by a love of ideas and achievement in learning, discovery, creativity, research, and community engagement.

Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Geology or closely related field by August 1, 2025
• Demonstrated ability to teach introductory/early career courses in earth science, geology, or geography, and majors’ courses based on candidate expertise and departmental needs
• Demonstrated interest in involving undergraduate students in high impact activities that engage and prepare students for advancement
• Demonstrated ability to incorporate modern technologies in teaching and research
• Demonstrated ability to work collegially with students, fellow faculty, and staff
• Willingness to utilize sound pedagogies and high impact practices in teaching, student research, and in other student engagement activities, to promote success, and to broaden participation in the geosciences
• Flexibility and willingness to teach courses based on departmental need

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability establishing a successful research program involving undergraduate students and publishing research.
• Willingness to assist the department and campus in its ability to reach additional strategic goals, as specified in IUN's strategic plan.