The Department of Earth Science and
Geography at Vassar College invites applications for a full-time, one-year
position for the 2016-17 academic year in sedimentology, paleontology,
paleoecology and/or biogeochemistry at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor
beginning July 1, 2016. Vassar College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity
employer, and applications from members of historically underrepresented groups
are especially encouraged. Vassar is
strongly committed to fostering a community that reflects the values of a liberal
arts education and to promoting an environment of equality, inclusion and
respect for difference.
The successful candidate will teach earth history and
sedimentology at the intermediate level, and will develop an advanced-level
seminar based on his or her expertise. Candidates
should hold a Ph.D. in Geology or Earth Science at the time of appointment. The Earth Science program emphasizes
surficial processes and is active in the environmental studies program. The program has ~20 majors and graduates 4-8
students per year.
To apply, please visit
https://employment.vassar.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=51952 to link to the posting for this position. Candidates should submit a letter of
application, C.V., graduate school transcript (unofficial copies accepted for
initial application), at least three letters of recommendation, a statement of
teaching experience and philosophy, and descriptions of the proposed
intermediate and advanced level courses.
Inquiries only may be sent to Jill
Schneiderman, Associate Chair, Department of Earth Science and Geography,
Vassar College, schneiderman@vassar.edu.
Review of applications will begin
on January 15, 2016 and continue until the position is filled.
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