Assistant Professor - Geobiology
About the role
Position summary: The Department of Plant and Earth Science in the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences is seeking a full-time, nine-month tenure track faculty position (100% teaching) at the rank of Assistant Professor to support our Geology/Earth and Environmental Sciences program. The successful candidate will be committed to excellence in undergraduate education within a highly interdisciplinary department and major, with expertise across geobiology (e.g., paleontology, global change), paleoenvironments (e.g. sedimentary geology, stratigraphy, climate/paleoclimate/atmosphere) and earth science education. The ideal candidate is a broadly trained geoscientist who is passionate about student-centered teaching, mentoring, and science teacher education. Experience leading field courses, engaging undergraduate students in research, and developing high impact teaching/outreach materials is highly desirable. The standard teaching load is 12 credit hours per semester. Opportunities exist for optional summer employment through teaching, research grants, capstone experience supervision and other funding sources. Anticipated Start Date: August 23, 2027.
Responsibilities
- Develop and teach classes in Paleontology, Sedimentary Geology & Stratigraphy, Geological Perspectives of Global Change, and Environmental Education.
- Develop innovative, student-centered courses and experiences that engage learners; regularly assess and revise curriculum to meet the evolving needs of the Geology/Earth and Environmental Sciences program and create meaningful connections with soil science, conservation, chemistry, biology, and related disciplines.
- Teach general education and introductory courses such as Earth & Environmental Systems, Atmospheric and Climate Science, and other courses as needed by the department.
- Develop and teach upper-level elective courses aligned with the candidate's expertise and