Visiting Assistant Professor Of Geology & Environmental Geosciences at Bucknell University

Position Title: Visiting Assistant Professor of Geology and Environmental Geosciences
Position Type: Full time
Location: O'Leary Center
Categories: Faculty Exempt

Job Summary:

Job Duties:

The Department of Geology and Environmental Geosciences at Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA, invites applications for an entry-level, visiting assistant professor in geology; Ph.D. or ABD required. The position is for the fall 2025 and spring 2026 semesters. Qualified applicants for this visiting position will have no more than four years of full-time postdoctoral teaching experience at the time of appointment. They seek applicants with a demonstrated ability to successfully work with a diverse student body. Familiarity with Appalachian geology is desirable.

The visiting professor will teach two sections of an introductory geology course with two accompanying lab sections in fall 2025, and two sections of an introductory geology course with two accompanying lab sections in spring 2026. Both fall sections will be physical/environmental geology. The spring courses may be the same as the fall, or could be introductory historical geology. Courses serve both majors and non-majors. Each section is capped at 24 students.

Bucknell University's department offers B.A. and B.S. degrees in Geosciences. Bucknell's geosciences program is field intensive and they expect faculty to make use of local Appalachian field opportunities for labs in the courses.

Applicants will only be accepted online through Bucknell's career center (careers.bucknell.edu). Applications must include a cover letter, CV, and statement of teaching philosophy. Applicants may be contacted for names and contact information of references at a later date. Review of applications will begin March 24, 2025, and continue until the position is filled.

Benefits:

Eligible full- and part-time employees are compensated beyond base salary through Bucknell University's total rewards package that includes (but is not limited to):

• Flexible scheduling options determined by role;
• Medical, prescription drug, vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance options
• An outstanding 10% employer contribution to your retirement plan (no contribution requirement for non-exempt positions)
• Full-time and part-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for themselves. Additionally, full-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for their spouse/spousal equivalent and are eligible for various tuition programs for their children. Credit for full-time benefits eligible employment at other institutions of higher education will be applied to waiting periods.
• A comprehensive employee wellness program including program incentives
• A myriad of other benefits, including parental leave, an employee assistance program, fitness center membership, and the power of your Bucknell ID card

*Eligibility criteria and waiting periods may apply.

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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:

Bucknell is committed to fostering an environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion, and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports the growth and development of a diverse campus community. They endeavor to enhance their capacity to value and capitalize on the cultural richness that diversity brings. They encourage all individuals to apply and do not discriminate in admissions, employment, educational programs and/or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, sex/gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, military or veteran status, or genetic information. E-VerifyBucknell University participates with the United States Customs and Immigration Services (USCIS) E-Verify program. They will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For additional information regarding Bucknell's E-Verify requirements, please contact the office of Talent, Culture & Human Resources (570) 577-1631 or email, hr@bucknell.edu.

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