Assistant Professor

The undergraduate-only Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences at Appalachian State University, Boone, North Carolina, invites applications for a tenure-track nine-month faculty position at the rank of assistant professor beginning August 18, 2025. We seek a candidate whose research broadly covers climate science, including modern climate dynamics, paleoclimate records, and/or links between the two. 

This candidate will support teaching a sophomore-level earth systems history course (GES 2250) required of all geology and environmental science majors, and develop a new upper-level course in climate or paleoclimate science. Additional teaching responsibilities may include supporting one or more existing courses such as: biogeochemistry, sedimentary geology, spatial data analysis, or introductory labs, depending on the candidate’s area of expertise. The candidate must have a Ph.D. in environmental science, geoscience, or a closely related field at the time of appointment and must possess a strong commitment to undergraduate education, mentoring undergraduate research, and developing an externally funded research program.

To be considered, applications must include 

• a letter of interest, 
• curriculum vitae, 
• statement of teaching philosophy and interests (including a new upper-level climate science or paleoclimate course to complement the current departmental curriculum), 
• statement of research interests, 
• unofficial copies of transcripts of all college and university work (official copies due upon employment), and 
• the names and contact information (including e-mail) of three referees familiar with the applicant’s teaching and/or scholarship. 

Questions about the position can be directed to Dr. Sarah Carmichael, at 828-262-8471 or carmichaelsk@appstate.edu. Applications should be submitted via Appalachian State University’s job board: https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/hr/postings/45836. Review of completed applications will begin November 1, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled.

The Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences at Appalachian State University is undergraduate-only with 20 faculty members and more than 350 majors. The Department and the College of Arts and Sciences possess an array of analytical and field equipment that supports the research of 14 tenure-track faculty. More information about the department is available on our website (https://earth.appstate.edu). 

Appalachian State University is a comprehensive university located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina and is a member of the University of North Carolina System.

Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.

Any offer of employment to a successful candidate will be conditioned upon the University’s receipt of a satisfactory criminal background report. Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed. Individuals with disabilities may request accommodations in the application process by contacting the Office of Access & Equity: Equal Opportunity at 828-262-2144 or email equalopportunity@appstate.edu.