Visiting Assistant Professor, Geosciences, Skidmore

The Department of Geosciences at Skidmore College invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor beginning in fall 2023; this position is intended as a 3-year position, contingent upon successful review after an initial one-year appointment.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach 18 contact hours per year in support of our curriculum - courses may include metamorphic processes, geochemistry, mineralogy, earth history and courses within one's area of expertise.

Qualifications:

We seek a broadly trained geologist with strong teaching capabilities in solid Earth processes and Deep Time to offer both introductory and advanced classes.
Expertise in any of the following areas is desirable: metamorphic petrology, mineralogy, geochemistry, Earth history, or related fields.

The College seeks to attract an academically and culturally diverse faculty, welcoming applicants from historically under-represented groups and/or those who have experience teaching diverse student populations. Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply.

Skidmore is a highly selective liberal arts college that fosters creative approaches to teaching and learning. With its relatively small size and student-faculty ratio, the College is a close-knit academic community. Skidmore's faculty of teacher-scholars are devoted to the instruction and mentoring of approximately 2,700 talented undergraduate men and women from some 43 states/territories and 60 countries.

Education: A Ph.D. in an appropriate Earth science discipline or closely related field is required before September 1, 2023.

Documents needed to apply:​​​​​​​

• A letter of interest
• C.V.
• Statement of teaching interests/experience/methods (1-2 pages).
• Statement on contributions to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
• Names and contact information of three professional references (letters of recommendation are requested once finalists are chosen).

Review of materials will begin on March 8th, with applications accepted until the position is filled.

Pay Range: Commensurate with experience

In order to prevent or significantly reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission at Skidmore College and protect all members of the College community from infection, successful candidates will be required to submit proof of full vaccination as a condition of employment, unless exempted as a reasonable accommodation of a medical condition or sincerely religious belief or practice.

EEO STATEMENT

Skidmore College is committed to being an inclusive campus community and, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, familial status, dating violence, or stalking, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Employment at Skidmore College is contingent upon an acceptable background check result.

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