Lecturer in Geological and Environmental Sciences Position Available In Watauga, North Carolina

Lecturer in Geological and Environmental Sciences
Employer
Appalachian State University
Location
North Carolina, United States
Salary
Salary Not specified
Date posted
Apr 15, 2025
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Geological and Environmental Sciences Tenure Status:

Non-Tenure Track

Department:

Geological and Environmental Sciences

• 250350 Minimum Qualifications
  The Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences at Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina invites applications for a non-tenure-track, nine-month faculty position at the rank of Lecturer beginning 01 August, 2025.

The requirements for the position are a M.S. in geology, environmental science or a related field. Areas of Interest (No Minimum Level Required)
We seek a geoscientist and/or environmental scientist with experience in teaching introductory and intermediate-level geology and/or environmental science lectures and laboratories. License/Certification Required
N/A Description of the Department or Unit
The Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences at Appalachian State University is undergraduate-only with 20 faculty members and more than 285 students majoring in our geology and environmental science degree tracks. The department and the College of Arts and Sciences possess an array of analytical and field equipment that supports the research of 14 tenure-track faculty. More information about the department is available on our website (earth.appstate.edu). Appalachian State is a comprehensive university located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina and is a member of the University of North Carolina System. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Teaching duties may include a mix of introductory general education geology courses, and sophomore-level “gateway into the GES major” courses depending on qualifications and department needs. Introductory courses may include lectures and labs for: GES1101

• Introduction to Physical Geology, GES1102
• Introduction to Historical Geology, GES1103
• Environmental Change, Hazards and Resources, GES1104

• Water:

  Mountains to Sea, and/or GES1105

• Oceanography.

Sophomore-level courses may include:

GES2250

• Evolution of the Earth, GES2750
• Careers in Earth and Environmental Science, GES2751
• Geology Field Methods I, and GES2752
• Environmental Science Field Methods.

Proposed Date of Hire:

08/01/2025

Suggested Salary Range:

Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Evaluation of Applications Begins:

04/07/2025 To apply, visit https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/49801 Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation. jeid-662007262c3a7d428ee3593291f970d6