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Valdosta State University

Lecturer of Geology (Limited Term Faculty)

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 3 weeks ago

Location: Valdosta, GA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/14/2026

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A Geosciences Professor teaches foundational geoscience ideas, truths, and methods to students through a combination of classroom instruction, lab experience, field experience, and assignments at colleges, trade schools or other institutes. May assist or lead in the creation of the geoscience curriculum to be taught. In addition to instruction, they may assist or lead in research initiatives relating to their field.

$93,463 / year median in Georgia

+11% projected growth

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Job Description

The Department of Chemistry and Geosciences seeks applicants for a Limited Term, Full-time faculty position for the Spring Semester 2027 beginning January 1, 2027, and ending May 28, 2027. The selected candidate will be responsible for teaching courses in the candidate's area of expertise and providing service to the department, college, and University. We seek a broadly trained geologist to teach introductory geology courses with labs and upper-level courses of mineralogy or structural geology. Additional consideration will be given to candidates that can also teach courses to support new tracks of study in Environmental and Climate Sciences or Environmental Sustainability. Our Environmental Geosciences program is comprised of faculty teaching a broad range of subjects for both non-majors and Environmental Geosciences majors. We offer degree options in Geology, Geography, Environmental Sustainability, Geospatial Technology and Urban Planning, and Environmental and Climate Sciences.

APPLICATION MATERIALS CV

Cover Letter Transcripts (unofficial) List of references (3-5) Review of completed applications will begin five days after posting and continue until the position is filled. For more information, contact Dr. Toluwalope Salami, Chemistry and Geosciences Department Head, tosalami@valdosta.edu

Responsibilities Typical Allocation of Duties :

Teaching and Service - 100% Teaching up to 15 contact hours per semester in a face-to-face and online modality (Fall and Spring) and participating in service at the department, college, or university levels. Required Qualifications Master of Science degree in Geology or related field Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and learning Preferred Qualifications ABD or PhD in Geology or related field A record of effective teaching appropriate to the applicant's career stage Ability to work effectively in a collaborative setting A record of mentoring students Equal Employment Opportunity Valdosta State University is an equal opportunity educational institution. It is not the intent of the institution to discriminate against any applicant for admission or any student or employee of the institution based on the age, sex, race, religion, color, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation of the individual.