Assistant Professor/instructor, Geoscience

University of Arkansas at Fort Smith

Fort Smith, Arkansas, US
Base: $57,500 instructor; $62,500 assistant profes...
Undergraduate geoscience instruction
Field and laboratory research
Curriculum development
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith is a dynamic, mid-sized public university that’s redefining higher education with a mission to provide transformative, hands-on learning experiences for students of all backgrounds and aspirations

Job Summary

  • The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith is a dynamic, mid-sized public university that’s redefining higher education with a mission to provide transformative, hands-on learning experiences for students of all backgrounds and aspirations.
  • The successful candidate will teach a variety of undergraduate geology, geography, and geoscience courses with associated labs, maintain a healthy research agenda involving students, and contribute to curriculum development and university service.
  • The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life, and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10 percent of employee salary.

Matching Summary

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith is a dynamic, mid-sized public university that’s redefining higher education with a mission to provide transformative, hands-on learning experiences for students of all backgrounds and aspirations.

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Undergraduate geoscience instruction
  • Field and laboratory research
  • Curriculum development
  • Student recruitment and advising
  • Use of instructional technology
  • Collaboration with faculty and staff

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with Ground Penetrating Radar
  • Mentoring undergraduate research
  • Interdisciplinary teaching
  • Promoting student success
  • Professional development participation

Key Requirements

  • Masters degree for Instructor or PhD for Assistant Professor
  • Teaching experience in geology or related science
  • Evidence of undergraduate research interests
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Experience in student recruitment and advising

Work Rights

Must have legal authority to work in the United States

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