Lecturer in Geology

Position Number 51161: The Huffington Department of Earth Sciences at Southern Methodist University seeks a non-tenure-track full-time lecturer to conduct teaching and teaching related activities. Candidates with interest in pedagogy and curricular issues related to the earth systems sciences including laboratory experiences for undergraduates are particularly encouraged to apply. The expected teaching load will be six courses per academic year. Additionally, the successful candidate will be responsible for organizing the geology teaching collection as well as expanding shared laboratory materials and exercises across the Earth Sciences BS and BA curricula. Faculty are expected to provide inclusive learning and mentoring to a diverse student body and must enjoy working with undergraduate students at the introductory level and within the major. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. A Ph.D. in some discipline of geology is required. The department engages in fundamental and applied research using quantitative, measurement-based approaches focused on Earth system interactions with current specialties in geochemistry, biogeochemical cycling, tectonics, environmental and climate studies, life and its history, remote sensing, seismology and seismo- acoustics, and natural and anthropogenic hazard and risk. All faculty are committed to full participation in the educational mission of the department; this includes teaching courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels to provide professional training in the Earth Sciences in a liberal arts environment. This appointment is for one academic year and is renewable. The position preferred start date is January 2, 2024.

Applications received by October 31, 2023, will receive full consideration, but applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled. Applications will include a cover letter, CV, and at least two letters of recommendation. Candidates are also encouraged to submit supporting material such as evidence of successful teaching and/or pedagogical skills. Please submit application materials via Interfolio link http://apply.interfolio.com/132086. The committee will notify applicants of its employment decisions after the position is filled. Hiring is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background check. For more information, please visit the Roy M. Huffington Department of Earth Sciences or contact geology@smu.edu.

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