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Must have3
A Master's degree in Geology, Earth and Environmental Science, or a related field
Completed 18 graduate credit hours in Geology, Earth and Environmental Science, or a related field
Ability to teach Introductory Geology and other lecture, lab, and seminar-style courses in the applicant's area of expertise
Nice to have4
A Ph.D. in Geology, Earth and Environmental Science, or a related field or ABD at the time the appointment begins
Previous teaching experience at the introductory level
Experience developing and teaching field-based activities
Demonstrated commitment to teaching and mentoring practices that advance academic excellence and success of all learner/scholars
Job Requisition:
JR102109 Associate Teaching Professor of Geology (Open)
Job Posting Title:
Associate Teaching Professor of Geology
Department:
CC00101 WM001 | CAS | Geology Dept
Job Family:
Faculty - Non-Tenure Track (Less than 12 months)
Worker Sub-Type:
Fixed Term (requires end date - benefited) (Fixed Term)
Job Requisition Primary Location:
McGlothlin Street Hall
Primary Job Posting Location:
Posting Location - William & Mary
Job Description Summary:
The Department/Program of Geology at William & Mary, a public university of the Commonwealth of Virginia, invites applications for a 4-year, non-tenure track Associate Teaching Professor instructional position that will begin August 10, 2027. This full-time teaching faculty appointment carries a service component commensurate with rank and comes with the possibility of ongoing renewals and a framework for promotion per the Teaching Faculty Framework.
We seek an individual with expertise in and enthusiasm for teaching introductory geology courses. The successful applicant will have the expertise to teach in both undergraduate lecture-based and lab-based geology courses. Additional teaching expectations will include undergraduate courses in the applicant’s area of expertise that contribute to the geology curriculum and/or general education requirements. The applicant may also contribute to our Regional Field Geology (GEOL 310), which is a field-based course that brings undergraduate students to a selected region around the world. There is no expectation of research scholarship. The successful applicant will have demonstrated a commitment to providing high-quality geology education. In practice, this will involve keeping the curricula current with the advances in the discipline and actively participating in the continuous improvement of the introductory geology curriculum. The successful applicant will be expected to be an effective teacher and will have a [3-3] teaching load.
Job Description:
Required Qualifications:
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A Master’s degree is required in Geology, Earth and Environmental Science, or a related field.
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Applicants must have completed 18 graduate credit hours in Geology, Earth and Environmental Science, or a related field.
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Ability to teach Introductory Geology and other lecture, lab, and seminar-style courses in the applicant’s area of expertise that could contribute to the geology curriculum and/or general education requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
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A Ph.D. in Geology, Earth and Environmental Science, or a related field or ABD is preferred at the time the appointment begins (August 10, 2027).
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Previous teaching experience at the introductory level.
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Experience developing and teaching field-based activities.
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Demonstrated commitment to teaching and mentoring practices that advance academic excellence and success of all learner/scholars.
Conditions of Employment:
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This position may require additional hours beyond the typical work week, including occasional overnight and weekend work as needed to meet the business needs of the operation.
Hiring process
Applicants must apply online at https://go.wm.edu/VphZB3. All applications must consist of the following materials for full consideration. Please note: No more than 5 individual documents may be uploaded into the upload field provided (“i.e. Resume/Coverletter” upload field). Each individual file must not exceed a size limit of 5MB. If necessary, candidates can compress multiple files into a single zip file for upload:
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Curriculum vitae;
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Cover letter;
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A statement of teaching interests that describes your approach to teaching and mentoring and that may also incorporate a discussion of how your past scholarly work informs your approach;
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Unofficial graduate transcripts outlining proof of 18 graduate credit hours in the curricular area specified in the position description above. Additional forms of credit hour verification may be submitted if unofficial transcripts are not provided by your university;
Applicants are encouraged to reflect on teaching and mentoring practices that advance academic excellence and success of all learners/scholars in Geology in any of the aforementioned required documents.
Candidates who reach the first-round virtual interview stage will be prompted to submit online the names and email addresses of three references who will be contacted by the system with instructions for how to submit a letter of reference.
For full consideration, submit application materials no later than November 5, 2026. All required supplemental application materials mentioned above must be clearly identified and included with your application for full consideration. Review of applications is ongoing. Applications received after the initial review date will be considered if needed.