Visiting Assistant Professor of Earth and Environmental Geoscience

Center for Oldest Ice Exploration (COLDEX); Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington and Lee University invites applications for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor of Earth and Environmental Geoscience starting July 1, 2025. The position involves a 6-course teaching load and a commitment to enhancing diversity in the geosciences.

Qualifications

• Preferred candidates will hold a Ph.D. or have ABD status.

Responsibilities

• Teach a 6-course load distributed over Fall and Winter terms.
• Include courses like Physical Geology and related topics.

Education

Ph.D. or ABD status

Job description

Visiting Assistant Professor of Earth and Environmental Geoscience

Washington and Lee University: Department of Earth and Environmental Geoscience

Location: Lexington, VA

Open Date: Jun 04, 2025

Description

The Department of Earth and Environmental Geosciences at Washington and Lee University invites applications for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor of Earth and Environmental Geoscience, beginning July 1, 2025. This position carries a 6-course teaching load distributed over Fall and Winter terms (12 weeks each), and the university's signature 4-week Spring Term. The position is open to candidates with expertise in any area of geoscience. Courses taught will include Physical Geology and additional general education courses in topics related to the candidate's expertise. The department has a strong desire in enhancing diversity and we enthusiastically welcome applications from members of groups underrepresented in the geosciences

To achieve our mission as a liberal arts college, we strive to foster a welcoming campus community, which recognizes the value of all persons. Our department is committed to preparing our students for engaged citizenship by creating a positive learning and working environment for all through open and substantive dialogue. We welcome applications from candidates that would contribute to the University's mission and Strategic Plan.

Washington and Lee University is a highly selective, independent, co-educational, liberal arts college of approximately 1850 undergraduate and 400 law students and located in Lexington, VA, three hours southwest of Washington, DC. W&L is consistently ranked among the top national liberal arts colleges. The Earth and Environmental Geoscience Department (geology.wlu.edu) has excellent facilities and resources, makes great use of the Appalachians in field courses and labs, and is a member of the Keck Geology Consortium.

Qualifications

Preferred candidates will hold a Ph.D. or have ABD status.

Application Instructions

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Candidates should submit: a letter of application, a CV, a statement of teaching interests and philosophy, and contact information for three references. All materials should be submitted via Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/168698. For more information, you may contact Jeff Rahl at [e-mail].

For more information and to apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/6277906

Washington and Lee is an Equal Opportunity Employer seeking candidates committed to high standards of scholarship, performance, professionalism, and to a welcoming campus community. Job description requirements are representative, but not all‐inclusive of the knowledge, skill, and abilities needed to successfully perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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