Assistant Professor in Earth Science at Mount Holyoke College
published Jul 14, 2025 2:41pmJob Description:
The Department of Geology and Geography at Mount Holyoke College invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Earth Science, to begin July 1, 2026. They are searching for a geoscientist whose research interests are in the earth, ocean, atmospheric, or polar sciences or in geoscience education. They seek candidates who have potential for outstanding scholarly contributions in research and a demonstrated commitment to accessible and inclusive pedagogy. The teaching load is 2/2, and the successful candidate will teach an intermediate-level undergraduate course on Weather and Atmospheric Science in addition to general education and upper-level courses. The successful candidate will also have experience mentoring students who are broadly diverse with regard to race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, gender, nationality, sexual orientation, and religion and a demonstrated commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. A Ph.D. or ABD is required.
Application materials must include:
- a cover letter summarizing interests and qualifications
- a complete resume or curriculum vitae
- statements on mentoring, teaching, and research.
For questions, contact Michelle Markley at mmarkley@mtholyoke.edu.
Review of applications begins October 1, 2025.
About Mount Holyoke College:
Mount Holyoke College is the leading gender-diverse women's college, is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. They are a diverse community of staff, faculty, and students, united in their mission to offer an intellectually adventurous education in the liberal arts through academic programs that are renowned internationally for their cross-disciplinary excellence, experiential approach, and commitment to diversity.
Mount Holyoke College is a welcoming and inclusive environment that values and respects individuals of all backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), they encourage members of historically underrepresented groups or nontraditional backgrounds to apply for open positions at their institution. The College has a long-standing tradition of providing women and other historically underrepresented groups with access to an innovative educational experience that prepares students for purposeful leadership by integrating hands-on opportunities into the curriculum. They firmly believe that diversity enriches their community and enhances their ability to prepare students for success in an increasingly globalized world.
Mount Holyoke College is dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all qualified applicants and to building an exemplary workforce that reflects the diversity of their student body and the communities they serve. Their ultimate goal is to produce graduates who are capable of engaging thoughtfully, effectively, and boldly with the world.
Background Checks:
Mount Holyoke College is committed to providing a safe and secure environment, supported by qualified employees that will allow all of its students, faculty, staff and those associated with them to successfully carry out the mission of the college. As a condition of employment, the College will conduct appropriate background checks for all new hires. Mount Holyoke has designated the Office of Human Resources as the office responsible for ensuring that background checks (CORI, SORI, Credit History, & Driver Credential) are completed and utilized in the hiring process and Five College Office of Compliance and Risk Management as the office responsible for facilitating background checks as articulated in this policy.