Assistant Professor/instructor, Geoscience

University of Arkansas at Fort Smith

Fort Smith, Arkansas, United States
Base: $57,500 instructor; $62,500 assistant profes...
Teach undergraduate geology and gis courses
Maintain field and laboratory research agenda
Mentor geoscience undergraduate students
The position involves teaching undergraduate level geoscience courses in Geology, GIS, and related fields while maintaining a healthy field and laboratory research agenda

Job Summary

  • The position involves teaching undergraduate level geoscience courses in Geology, GIS, and related fields while maintaining a healthy field and laboratory research agenda.
  • The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith offers a vibrant work environment with benefits including health insurance, tuition waivers, and retirement contributions ranging from 5 to 10 percent.
  • Candidates are expected to collaborate with the interdisciplinary Department of Physical Sciences to transform and stimulate the next generation of learners.

Matching Summary

The position involves teaching undergraduate level geoscience courses in Geology, GIS, and related fields while maintaining a healthy field and laboratory research agenda.

Salary

Base: $57,500 Instructor; $62,500 Assistant Professor; Benefits: Health, dental, life, disability insurance, tuition waivers, retirement contributions 5-10%

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Teach undergraduate geology and GIS courses
  • Maintain field and laboratory research agenda
  • Mentor Geoscience undergraduate students
  • Develop curriculum for Geoscience Degree Program

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with Ground Penetrating Radar GPR
  • Evidence of undergraduate research interests
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to utilize instructional technology

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree (Instructor) or PhD (Assistant Professor)
  • Degree in Geology, Geography, or Geoscience
  • Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

Work Rights

Must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States

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