Thread: Visiting Instructor of Geophysics

Institution: Western Washington University
Open Until: 2019-08-09

Visiting Instructor of Geophysics- Temporary Faculty Position: Western Washington University invites applications for a three-quarter (nine month) visiting teaching position with a required start date of September 16, 2019. The successful candidate will teach courses in Introduction to Geophysics, Earth Materials, and Introduction to Geology/and or upper division courses in their specialty (five-six courses total). Opportunities for the successful candidate to foster and supervise student research are available, and can be supported with a modest research stipend. Candidates must have an MS or PhD in an appropriate Earth Science field at the time of appointment. Interested candidates must apply online. To see full position description and log in to WWU's online application system PageUp, please go to (http://employment.wwu.edu/cw/en-us/job/497213/visiting-instructor-of-geophysics). Applications should include a cover letter outlining your teaching qualifications with specific reference made to your ability to teach the courses described above. The application should also include a C.V., graduate school transcripts, a separate statement describing teaching philosophy and effectiveness, and a separate statement describing ability to work effectively with diverse students, faculty and staff, and commitment to cultivating learning environments that are equitable and inclusive of students with diverse social identities and backgrounds. Furthermore, letters of reference from two persons familiar with the candidate’s teaching and academic qualifications must be provided and available for review. Send letters to the Geology Department chair or email them to the search committee chair. Review of all application materials will begin August 9, 2019; position is open until filled. Questions regarding this position should be directed to the search committee chair, Jackie Caplan-Auerbach (caplanj<at>wwu.edu) or the Geology Department chair, Bernie Housen (bernieh<at>wwu.edu). WWU is an EO/AA employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities and veterans.