"Visiting Assistant Professor of Geosciences"

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Visiting Assistant Professor of Geosciences

Williams College: Geosciences

Location: Williamstown, MA

Open Date: Apr 07, 2025

Deadline:

Description

The Geosciences Department at Williams College invites applications for a 3-year visiting assistant professor position in the broad fields of climate, oceanography, and/or geomorphology, beginning 1 July 2025.

We are a student-centered department of teacher-scholars, actively engaged in research and dedicated to broadening participation in the geosciences. Our department offers a wide range of courses covering oceans and climate, sediments and life, and solid-earth topics. We seek a colleague who is committed to inclusive undergraduate education in classroom, lab, and field settings, and to engaging a diverse population of students.

The successful candidate will teach one or two courses per semester, depending on course size and structure. During the first year, this will include 100-level Oceanography in Fall 2025 and in Spring 2026 a 200- or 300-level course in geomorphology and/or the climate system for geosciences majors (suitable for a liberal arts curriculum). Course offerings in the subsequent two years will depend on departmental and curricular needs as well as the specific expertise of the individual hired. Our new colleague will also have opportunities to work with and mentor undergraduate research students; internal funds are available to support student-faculty research.

The Geosciences Department (https://geosciences.williams.edu/) is committed to providing excellent and inclusive geoscience education for all students, including majors and those who take our classes as liberal arts electives. Preferred applicants will have a Ph.D. completed by the time of appointment, demonstrated teaching experience, and demonstrated commitment to teaching, mentoring and advising a diverse population of students.

Qualifications

Preferred applicants will have a Ph.D. completed by the time of appointment, demonstrated teaching experience, and demonstrated commitment to teaching, mentoring and advising a diverse population of students.

Application Instructions

Candidates must apply via Interfolio (https://apply.interfolio.com/166059). The application should include 5 components: a cover letter; a 1-2 page statement of teaching and mentoring philosophy incorporating specific information on approaches to enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion and a brief description of 2-3 courses the candidate would be interested in teaching; a 1-2 page statement describing their area(s) of research experience and/or geoscience expertise; a curriculum vitae; and contact information for three references.

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and strongly encourage individuals whose experiences and perspectives will enhance our commitment to academic excellence and innovation to apply. All offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background check. Further information is available here: https://dean-faculty.williams.edu/prospective-faculty/background-check-policy/.

We will begin reviewing applications on May 2 and will continue until the position is filled. For questions, please contact the Department Chair, Paul Karabinos at pkarabin@williams.edu.

For more information and to apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/166059.

Williams College is a liberal arts institution located in the Berkshire Hills of western Massachusetts. The college has built its reputation on outstanding teaching and scholarship and on the academic excellence of its approximately 2,000 students. Please visit the Williams College website (http://www.williams.edu). Williams promotes equal opportunity and makes all employment decisions on a non-discriminatory basis. Williams College is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where individuals of all identities and backgrounds can live, learn, and thrive.

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Situated in the Berkshire Mountains of Western Massachusetts, Williams College offers a rich academic environment in a beautiful setting. The Berkshires—known as a cultural corridor—are a great place to live, work and raise a family, with several top-notch schools and an array of recreational opportunities from world-class museums to swimming holes to hiking trails. The New York Capital Region, Albany International Airport and Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Train Station are just an hour away, and Boston and New York City are within three hours by car or bus.

Williams College has been around for more than 200 years, yet we’re constantly evolving and growing. As a liberal arts college, Williams has always taught fundamental problem-solving skills that students can use well beyond their four years here. We also recognize that facing complex issues within our history and culture is necessary for sustaining an equitable, just and environmentally responsible community. We strive to create an inclusive culture in which every voice is heard. The college is committed to ensuring that everyone is able to find their place and thrive, no matter who you are, where you come from or what role you fulfill when you get here.

Williams invests in our employees, offering generous health care, tuition reimbursement, professional development opportunities, paid leave, access to gym facilities, discounts with local vendors, retirement plans and more. Our vibrant 450-acre campus is home to around 2,000 students who benefit from a 6:1 student-faculty ratio, and their energy is the heartbeat of an active population. Many people come to Williams for the job and stay for decades because of the lively environment and warm neighbors. You’re more than a person doing a job; you are joining our community.