Lecturer in Geoscience Education

4 weeks ago


Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States James Madison University Full time

About the Position:

James Madison University invites applications for a Renewable Term Appointment (RTA) at the rank of Lecturer in Geoscience Education. This is a 10-month, promotable, full-time position focusing on teaching general education classes. The successful candidate will contribute to the university's mission by providing high-quality instruction and promoting student success.

The Department of Geology and Environmental Science at James Madison University offers a wide range of courses for undergraduate majors, including a 4-semester lab-intensive core curriculum and general education classes. Our campus is situated in a region with exceptional geological opportunities for both teaching and research, offering access to diverse terranes, basement complexes, ancient and modern divergent continental margins, and more.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Teach introductory geoscience courses
  • Develop instructional materials
  • Mentor undergraduate students
  • Pursue scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL)

Requirements:

  • Master's Degree or PhD in Earth science, geology, or a relevant field at the time of appointment
  • Demonstrated ability to teach introductory undergraduate courses in the geosciences
  • Potential for increasing access through inclusive instruction

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including a negotiable salary between $65,000 and $85,000 per year, commensurate with experience. James Madison University is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination.



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