Lawrence University - Appleton, WI
posted about 2 months ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Appleton, WI
Educational Services
About the position
The Visiting Assistant Professor of Geosciences at Lawrence University is a full-time faculty position aimed at engaging undergraduate students in a liberal arts environment. The role emphasizes teaching, mentoring, and conducting research in geosciences, with a focus on geomorphology and related fields. The position is set to begin on September 1, 2025, and is initially for one year, with the possibility of renewal. The successful candidate will be passionate about teaching and committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment.
Responsibilities
- Teach a variety of geoscience topics including introductory geoscience, earth-surface processes, watershed hydrology, remote sensing, and GIS.
- Mentor undergraduate research projects and engage students in collaborative research.
- Conduct classroom and field-based teaching.
- Manage a teaching load of two non-lab courses or one course with two lab sections per trimester on a 10-week calendar.
Requirements
- Ph.D. or ABD in geomorphology or a related field prior to the time of appointment.
- Experience in teaching and mentoring undergraduate students.
- Ability to connect scholarship with teaching and engage students from diverse backgrounds.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in climate science and environmental science.
Benefits
- Laboratory space and modest funds to support research.
- Access to excellent facilities for research and teaching.
