Geography: Assistant Professor - Fall

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Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor of Geography specializing in physical geography. We seek an engaging teacher and active scholar who can contribute to our undergraduate curriculum, with primary responsibility for teaching introductory physical geography courses. Priority reviews of candidates will begin on November 6, but the position will remain open and accepting applications until filled.

The successful candidate will primarily teach courses such as Introduction to Weather and Climate (3hrs) plus Introduction to Weather and Climate Lab (1hr), Introduction to Landforms (3hrs) plus Introduction to Landforms Lab (1hr), Resources, Society, and the Environment (3hrs), as well as Introduction to Human Geography (3hrs), or related offerings. Candidates with expertise in areas such as biogeography, hydrology, geomorphology, environmental hazards, remote sensing, or soil science are encouraged to apply.

GGC emphasizes a student-centered learning environment and applicants should demonstrate a strong commitment to student success. We are an institution that values and encourages innovative teaching. The candidate selected will be expected to teach lower-division courses as a significant portion of their teaching load each semester. In addition to teaching, applicants are expected to actively participate in extensive student engagement, and service to the college and community.

Advising and mentoring are expected of all faculty.

Essential Function 1 -
Teach introductory courses in physical geography.
Essential Function 2 -
Develop inclusive, engaging, and student-centered learning experiences
Essential Function 3 -
Incorporate fieldwork, laboratory activities, geospatial technologies, or other experiential learning approaches where appropriate
Essential Function 4 -
Maintain an active program of research
Essential Function 5 -
Advise and mentor undergraduate students
Essential Function 6 -
Contribute to departmental, college and professional service

• Ph.D. in Geography, Earth Science, Environmental Science, or a closely related field by the time of appointment
• Demonstrated teaching or research in physical geography
• Evidence of effective teaching, research, and professional engagement

• Expertise in one or more areas of physical geography, including weather,…