Visiting Assistant Professor, Geosciences at Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, New York

Job Description:

The Department of Geosciences at Skidmore College invites applications for a full-time, 9-month appointment as Visiting Assistant Professor to begin fall 2025. We seek a broadly trained geologist with strong teaching capabilities in solid Earth processes and Deep Time to offer both introductory and advanced classes. During the 2025-2026 academic year, the successful candidate will be expected to teach an intermediate-level laboratory course in Earth Materials, an intermediate-level course in geophysical methods, and two sections of an introductory course with lab.  Expertise in any of the following areas is desirable: petrology, mineralogy, geophysics, tectonics, Earth history, and related fields. Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply. A Ph.D. in an appropriate Earth science discipline or closely related field is required by the time of appointment, and prior teaching experience is desirable.

Candidates should submit a letter of interest, CV, Statement of Teaching (interests, experience, and/or methods), and list of three professional references with contact information (letters of recommendation will be requested once finalists are chosen).

Review of applications will begin on April 21, 2025, with applications accepted until the position is filled.

Salary: $67,636 plus comprehensive benefits.

All bargaining unit faculty members are covered by a collective bargaining agreement between Skidmore College and Services Employees International Union, Local 200United.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

EEO STATEMENT

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