The Albion College Department of Earth & Environment invites applications for a one-year visiting assistant professor position beginning August 2023. We are especially interested in candidates who will contribute to a campus climate that supports equity, diversity, and belonging. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in geology or earth science, or a closely related field, and a commitment to excellence in teaching in a liberal arts environment. The successful candidate will teach a combination of lectures and laboratories in introductory geology and earth science. Additional courses may also be assigned based on the needs of the department. For more information about our department, please visit our website at https://www.albion.edu/departments/earth-environment/.

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit an online application including a cover letter, current CV, teaching and research statements of no more than one page each, copies of graduate transcripts, a DEI statement (a DEI statement should explain how you foster diversity, equity, and inclusion in your classroom), and contact information for three professional references. Application materials should be submitted through Interfolio at: http://apply.interfolio.com/124995

Review of applications begins May 10, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled.

We encourage applications from individuals who will help us create a more inclusive Albion College by showing interest in developing inclusive pedagogy to address the needs of a diverse student body and, when possible, further diversifying the faculty and/or demonstrating experience with successful diversity-related initiatives, creative activity, or research.

Albion is dedicated to the highest quality in undergraduate education led by our teacher-scholar faculty. Our teacher-scholar model creates a vibrant community that cherishes faculty and student relationships and faculty scholarly contributions. We seek applicants with a passion for dynamic teaching, committed mentorship of students, and the liberal arts.

Please contact Carrie Menold (cmenold@albion.edu), Professor of Geology, for questions about the position or search.

Albion College is a private liberal arts college of approximately 1,300 students. It is situated in a culturally diverse community in south-central Michigan within an hour's drive of the University of Michigan, Michigan State University, and Western Michigan University. Albion College is an anti-racist institution. The person in this position will actively promote diversity, belonging and equity in all of their interactions with others on campus, especially historically marginalized students, faculty, and staff (e.g., those who are historically under-represented, first-generation, undocumented and DACA, LGBTQ, and BIPOC). Visit our Web site at www.albion.edu.

Benefits:

This position is eligible for full benefits including health/dental/vision insurance, retirement, tuition remission, and campus amenities including free on-site fitness facility, free parking, and access to campus events/performances.

FLSA Classification: Salaried / Exempt / Teacher S

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Position Duration: 9 months per year (mid-August through mid-May)