The Department of Geography in the College of Arts & Sciences at Texas A&M University invites applications for an Instructional Assistant Professor in Physical Geography.  This non-tenure track position will support our B.S. degree program in Geography, contribute to core-curriculum teaching in physical geography, and engage students in hands-on field and laboratory activities as well as other high-impact learning practices.  The successful candidate must have a primary commitment to undergraduate education but will also be expected to take on service roles within the Department and/or College. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to teach both residential and online courses (3 course equivalents per semester).   This is a nine-month full-time annual appointment with an anticipated start date of Fall 2024.

The Department of Geography (http://geography.tamu.edu) has twenty-two faculty members with strengths in biogeography, climatology, geographic information science and technology (GIST), geomorphology, human geography, and human-environment relationships. We are one of eighteen departments in the College of Arts & Sciences (http://artsci.tamu.edu).

Texas A&M University, a land-, sea-, and space-grant university, is located in a metropolitan area with a dynamic and international community of 255,000 people.

Qualifications

Demonstrated experience in teaching face-to-face, online, and blended classes is desired.  Candidates should be student-focused and dedicated to providing high quality education for a range of students.  Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Geography or related field. 

Application Instructions

Candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a personal statement to include philosophy and plans for teaching, research, and service as applicable, and contact information for three confidential reference letters.   All information will be submitted via Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/141091. We will begin reviewing applications on March 15, 2024.

Questions regarding this position should be directed to cairns@tamu.edu and carmen.brysch@tamu.edu