Instructor of Geology Position Available In Montgomery, Tennessee

Instructor of Geology Please see Special Instructions for more details.
– If you would like to additionally attach Letters of Recommendation to your online application, letters must be dated one year or less from the date of your application. You may attach your letters of recommendation in the “Optional Documents” section under the “Letter of Reference” tab. Letters of recommendation may be sent by email to “facultyapplications@apsu.edu” or hard copy to “Austin Peay State University, Human Resources Dept., PO Box 4507, Clarksville, TN 37044” with your name and desired position clearly indicated after your online application is completed. – You will not be able to attach your letters of recommendation, unofficial transcripts or any other supplemental document(s) nor modify your application after it has been submitted. Applicant review will continue until the position is filled. Please refer all questions to facultyapplications@apsu.edu

IT IS A CLASS A MISDEMEANOR TO MISREPRESENT ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS

Austin Peay State University (APSU) does not discriminate against students, employees, or applicants for admission or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), disability, age, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other legally protected class with respect to all employment, programs and activities sponsored by APSU. Inquiries or complaints regarding Title IX, should be directed to the Chief of Institutional Culture and Title IX Coordinator, williamslr@apsu.edu , 931-221-7690, 418 College Street, Office of Institutional Culture in Rm 140, Clarksville, TN 37044. Other inquiries or complaints regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to the Director of Equal Opportunity, Title IX Deputy Coordinator, Sheila Bryant, bryantsm@apsu.edu, 931-221-7178. The Austin Peay State University policy on nondiscrimination can be found at Policy 6:001.
Posting Details
Position Information Posting Number 2012661Faculty
Working Title Instructor of Geology
Pay Rate Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and education.
Regular/Temporary Temporary
If temporary, list duration Type of Appointment Temporary
Contract Period 9 month
Employment Category Adjunct Position? Position Summary Information Position Summary Austin Peay State University invites applications for an Instructor of Geology position in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences. This is a full-time, three-year, renewable position to begin August 2025. This position reports to the department chair. The department offers a B.S. in Earth and Environmental Sciences with concentrations in Geology and Geography. The Department currently consists of seven (7) tenured and tenure-track faculty and has considerable facilities and equipment including smart classrooms, rock prep. lab, petrographic microscope and fluid inclusion lab, chemistry and analytical labs, and an SEM with EDS that will be available for the successful applicants teaching and research programs. For more information about the Earth and Environmental Sciences program visit us at http://www.apsu.edu/ees. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Job responsibilities include teaching up to 15 credit hours of physical geology, physical geology lab, and possibly other introductory level courses as needed. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the department in recruiting and other service activities. The candidate may also be asked to advise students and involve students in collaborative undergraduate research projects. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities .

Physical Requirements Sedentary Work:

Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Required Minimum Qualifications M.S. and B.S. in Geology (similar degrees will be considered with appropriate coursework).
Experience teaching geology at the university level.
Experience with incorporating active learning and engaging majors and non-majors in introductory courses is desirable.
Commitment to undergraduate education and ability to work closely with students, faculty, staff, and administration is a must.
Employment is contingent upon a favorable background check
Posting Detail Information Open Date 05/05/2025
Close Date Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants – If you would like to additionally attach Letters of Recommendation to your online application, letters must be dated one year or less from the date of your application. You may attach your letters of recommendation in the “Optional Documents” section under the “Letter of Reference” tab. Letters of recommendation may be sent by email to “facultyapplications@apsu.edu” or hard copy to “Austin Peay State University, Human Resources Dept., PO Box 4507, Clarksville, TN 37044” with your name and desired position clearly indicated after your online application is completed. – You will not be able to attach your letters of recommendation, unofficial transcripts or any other supplemental document(s) nor modify your application after it has been submitted. Applicant review will continue until the position is filled. Please refer all questions to facultyapplications@apsu.edu

IT IS A CLASS A MISDEMEANOR TO MISREPRESENT ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS

Austin Peay State University (APSU) does not discriminate against students, employees, or applicants for admission or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), disability, age, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other legally protected class with respect to all employment, programs and activities sponsored by APSU. Inquiries or complaints regarding Title IX, should be directed to the Chief of Institutional Culture and Title IX Coordinator, williamslr@apsu.edu , 931-221-7690, 418 College Street, Office of Institutional Culture in Rm 140, Clarksville, TN 37044. Other inquiries or complaints regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to the Director of Equal Opportunity, Title IX Deputy Coordinator, Sheila Bryant, bryantsm@apsu.edu, 931-221-7178. The Austin Peay State University policy on nondiscrimination can be found at Policy 6:001.