Assistant Professor of Earth Science
Listed on 2025-12-01
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Education / Teaching
University Professor, Academic
Overview
The Department of Geology and Geography at Mount Holyoke College invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Earth Science, to begin July 1, 2026. We are searching for a geoscientist whose research interests are in the earth, ocean, atmospheric, or polar sciences or in geoscience education.
Responsibilities- Teach a 2/2 load, including an intermediate-level undergraduate course on Weather and Atmospheric Science, in addition to general education and upper-level courses.
- Demonstrate a commitment to accessible and inclusive pedagogy.
- Mentor students who are broadly diverse with regard to race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, gender, nationality, sexual orientation, and religion.
- Pursue scholarly contributions in research with potential for outstanding impact.
- Ph.D. required or ABD (all but dissertation).
- Experience mentoring diverse student populations; commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Review of applications begins October 1, 2025. For questions, contact Michelle Markley at mmarkley.
Background ChecksMount Holyoke College is committed to providing a safe and secure environment, supported by qualified employees that will allow all of its students, faculty, staff and those associated with them to successfully carry out the mission of the college. As a condition of employment, the College will conduct appropriate background checks for all new hires. Mount Holyoke has designated the Office of Human Resources as the office responsible for ensuring that background checks (CORI, SORI, Credit History, & Driver Credential) are completed and utilized in the hiring process and Five College Office of Compliance and Risk Management as the office responsible for facilitating background checks as articulated in this policy.
SpecialInstructions for Applicants
Apply online; application materials must include:
- A cover letter summarizing interests and qualifications
- A complete resume or curriculum vitae
- For faculty positions, statements on mentoring, teaching, and research will also be required.
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