"Visiting Assistant Professor of Geology"

The Department of Geology at St. Lawrence University invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor position beginning Spring 2026. The appointment is for three semesters (Spring 2026 through Spring 2027).

We seek a broadly trained hard-rock geologist with expertise in mineralogy, petrology, or structural geology. Teaching responsibilities will include core laboratory courses for majors (such as earth materials and structural geology), an introductory geology course with laboratory for non-majors (Environmental Geology), and elective courses in the candidate’s specialty. The salary range is $61,000 to $63,000 annually. Actual salary will be determined by education, experience, and other factors protected by law.

While this is a visiting position, we seek applicants with a demonstrated commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching and enthusiasm for working with students in a liberal arts setting. Our hard-rock geology program has an extensive rock, thin-section, and mineral collection, preparatory laboratory, and varied analytical equipment (petrographic microscopes, SEM with EDAX and color CL, magnetometer/gradiometer). We are particularly interested in applicants with research interests focused on the Adirondack Region. Numerous opportunities are available for professional development including funding for seed grants, travel to professional meetings, internships for student researchers, and to lead field trips nationally and/or internationally.

St. Lawrence is a small enrollment (2000), private, liberal arts college located in northern New York, approximately 1.5 hours from Ottawa, Ontario and 2.5 hours from Montreal, Quebec. Four universities exist within a ten-mile radius and cross-enrollment is encouraged. The Geology Department offers broad training in geosciences preparing students for a variety of professional careers in geology and environmental science annually graduating between 10-15 majors. Active Geology Club, AAPG Student Chapter, and chapter of the Earth Science Honor Society, Sigma Gamma Epsilon, encourage students to undertake professional activities and attend/present at the local and national levels. Our alumni network is extensive and active, and many return to campus during our Geology Alumni Conferences to consult with students and display the range of careers available to our graduates.

Interested applicants must apply online at https://employment.stlawu.edu/postings/4327, uploading all required materials which are defined in the “special instructions to applicant” section. Review of applications will begin on November 4, 2025, and continue until the position is filled. Questions about the position may be directed to Dr. Judith Nagel-Myers, Search Chair, at jnagel@stlawu.edu.

The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in mineralogy, petrology, structural geology, or a related field, with a broad background in hard-rock geology and relevant field experience. ABD candidates will be considered.

About St. Lawrence University: Founded in 1856, St. Lawrence University is a private, independent liberal arts institution of about 2,000 students located in Canton, NY. The educational opportunities at St. Lawrence inspire students and prepare them to be critical and creative thinkers, to find a compass for their lives and careers, and to pursue knowledge and understanding for the benefit of themselves, humanity, and the planet. Through its focus on active engagement with ideas in and beyond the classroom, a St. Lawrence education leads students to make connections that transform lives and communities, from the local to the global. St. Lawrence University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For additional information about St. Lawrence, please visit http://www.stlawu.edu.