Visiting Assistant Professor of GeosciencesWilliams College: Geosciences
Location: Williamstown, MA
Open Date: Apr 07, 2025
Deadline: DescriptionThe 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.
QualificationsPreferred 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 InstructionsCandidates 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:
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/166059Williams 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).
Beyond meeting fully its legal obligations for non-discrimination, Williams College is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn, and thrive.
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