Assistant Professor - Earth Science

Worcester State University, Department of Earth, Environment, and Physics, seeks a broadly trained earth scientist for a tenure track position to begin Fall 2020.

The successful candidate will contribute to the department's Environmental Science and Geography curricula by developing upper level courses in his/her area of expertise. Desirable areas may include coastal, fluvial, or lacustrine processes and environments (contemporary or Quaternary), hydrology, or hydrogeology. Applicants should demonstrate: potential for excellence in teaching and mentoring undergraduates; active engagement in research and scholarship; a commitment to public higher education; enthusiasm for developing the curriculum and growing the department. Other desirable qualities include an enthusiasm for developing innovative an freshman seminar class, teaching a senior seminar, an ability to integrate GIScience and/or remote sensing into teaching and research, and experience in developing field courses. The successful candidate will help shape a small, dynamic department dedicated to offering a quality liberal arts education in a public institutional setting. We currently offer B.S. degrees in Geography and Environmental Science, and our average class size is 20-30. Worcester State University is part of the Massachusetts state university system. The contractual teaching load is 12 credit hours per semester.

Requirements:

Minimum requirements include a Ph.D. in Geology, Physical Geography or a related discipline by August 31, 2020 and undergraduate teaching experience. Areas of teaching competence must include physical geology and oceanography at the introductory level.

Additional Information:

Salary and rank commensurate with education and experience.

Worcester State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer which seeks to reflect the diversity of its community.

Application Instructions:

Initial screening will begin November 15, 2019 and will continue until the position is filled.

All applicants must apply online at: http://worcester.interviewexchange.com

Please submit a letter of interest, statement of teaching philosophy, C.V., and the names of three individuals who will provide letters of reference for you.

Applicants must either electronically sign the National Student Clearinghouse Authorization Form as part of the online application process, or submit sealed, original transcripts to Human Resources. If the institution granting the degree does not participate in the clearinghouse, transcripts are required.

All documents should be uploaded to your application; information which cannot be uploaded may be faxed to 508-929-8169 or sent to the following address:

Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and EO/AA

Worcester State University

486 Chandler Street

Worcester, MA 01602-2597