"Visiting Asst. Prof. Geography, Environment, & Sustainability"

The Department of Geography, Environment, and Sustainability in the School of Arts & Sciences at the University of Richmond invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor of Geography, Environment, and Sustainability to begin on August 18, 2026.

We seek a teacher-scholar who shares our commitment to highly effective teaching at all levels of the curriculum. The successful candidate will teach 3 courses in the fall and 3 courses in the spring semester, which may include but are not limited to Introduction to Physical Geography, Introduction to Physical Geography Lab, Environmental Remote Sensing, and a GIS elective. The Department emphasizes engaged teaching, applied research, and close mentorship to further our students' exploration and understanding of bio-physical, cultural, and geospatial environments and their interactions and transformations, thereby empowering our students to shape a just and sustainable world.

A PhD in Geography, Earth Sciences, Environmental Studies, or related field is required by the time of appointment.

Applicants should apply online at http://jobs.richmond.edu and submit a curriculum vitae and a cover letter detailing their teaching philosophy and commitment to educating a diverse student body through inclusive pedagogies. In addition, please include copies of academic transcripts. Candidates for this position may be asked, at a later date, to provide the names and contact information for three references who will be asked to submit letters of recommendation. Review of applications will commence on March 27 and continue until the position is filled. Please contact Dr. Stephanie Spera with any questions. For more information on the department and its programs, please visit geography.richmond.edu.