Assistant Professor, Geosciences

The College of Idaho seeks a broadly-educated geoscientist for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Department of Environmental Studies to start in fall 2022.  The department seeks candidates who hold a doctoral degree in geology, geoscience, or a closely-related field, and who have a strong commitment to undergraduate liberal arts education, local field studies, and collaborative student/faculty research. The new hire will contribute to the interdisciplinary Environmental Studies Program, which has existing emphases in Environmental Science, Geography, Geoscience, and Environmental Humanities. The hire will: teach lower-division courses in geology and environmental science and upper-division courses relevant to their area of study (e.g. climate science, hydrology, soils, environmental geology, geomorphology); develop an externally-funded research program that involves undergraduate students; lead off-campus field studies; and, possibly teach a first-year seminar. The normal teaching load is three courses in both fall and spring semesters and an additional immersive course during a 3-week term in January. Candidates from marginalized or underrepresented communities are especially encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate must demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching undergraduate courses in a liberal arts context. Complete applications must include the following:

• cover letter
• curriculum vitae
• statement of teaching philosophy that clearly demonstrates a commitment to liberal arts education and a commitment to representation, inclusion, and equity (2-page maximum)
• statement of research interests and vision for faculty-student collaborative research in a liberal arts environment (1-page maximum)
• three letters of recommendation, including at least one addressing teaching in detail
• graduate transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable)

Review of completed applications will begin November 1, 2021. Please submit materials via email to hr@collegeofidaho.edu  with the subject ‘Geoscience Search.’ Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is selected.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States as of the expected hire date and throughout the date of the contract without sponsorship from the College.

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