Assistant Professor/instructor, Geoscience

University of Arkansas at Fort Smith

Fort Smith, Arkansas, United States
Base: $57,500 instructor; $62,500 assistant profes...
Undergraduate geoscience instruction
Curriculum development
Student mentoring and advising
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith is a dynamic, mid-sized public university committed to providing transformative, hands-on learning experiences for students of all backgrounds

Job Summary

  • The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith is a dynamic, mid-sized public university committed to providing transformative, hands-on learning experiences for students of all backgrounds.
  • The position involves teaching a variety of undergraduate geology, geography, and geoscience courses with labs, mentoring students, and contributing to curriculum development and departmental service.
  • The benefits package includes health, dental, life, and disability insurance contributions, tuition waivers, paid holidays, leave accrual, and retirement program contributions ranging from 5 to 10 percent.

Matching Summary

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith is a dynamic, mid-sized public university committed to providing transformative, hands-on learning experiences for students of all backgrounds.

Salary

Base: $57,500 Instructor; $62,500 Assistant Professor; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Health, dental, life, disability insurance, tuition waivers, paid holidays, leave accrual, retirement contributions

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Undergraduate geoscience instruction
  • Curriculum development
  • Student mentoring and advising
  • Field and laboratory research
  • Use of instructional technology
  • Committee and service work

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with Ground Penetrating Radar
  • Student recruitment skills
  • Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams
  • Ability to teach diverse learning styles

Key Requirements

  • Masters degree for Instructor or PhD for Assistant Professor
  • Teaching experience in geology or science
  • Evidence of undergraduate research involvement
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Student recruitment and advising experience preferred

Work Rights

Must have legal authority to work in the United States on first day

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