Grand Valley State University
Assistant Professor of Earth Surface Materials and Systems - Department of Geology
Allendale, MI
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About the role
- Summary: The Department of Geology at Grand Valley State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Earth Surface Materials and Systems to begin Fall 2027.
- Applicants are expected to have a Ph.D. in Geoscience or a closely related field.
- Individuals from all backgrounds, including from underrepresented groups, are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- There are many opportunities for collaboration within CLAS and across a broad group of partners on and off campus.
- History of extramural research support.
Requirements
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, such as the ability to interact with others with respect and cultural humility.
- Successful candidates must be able to effectively engage with students, colleagues, and community members with a broad range of backgrounds and experiences.
Nice to have
- Proven teaching experience at the college/university level.
Compensation
- Minimum starting salary: $76,500, commensurate with experience.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, generous employer retirement contributions, wellness resources and tuition waiver, effective on date of hire.
- Required Qualifications and Education:
- Preferred Qualifications and Education:
- 2) geoscience education
- We also serve several hundred Integrated Science and Pedagogical Content Knowledge for Elementary Teaching majors with a focus on science education, as well as a new and rapidly growing Environmental Science program.
- CLAS is a student-centered learning community that welcomes individuals from various backgrounds and engages in critical inquiry, extending knowledge to enrich and enliven individual and public life.
- Our faculty are active teacher-scholars committed to offering students an accessible and community-engaged liberal arts and sciences education that prepares them for meaningful careers.
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Company info
- We are an exclusively undergraduate department that values a strong commitment to quality and inclusive teaching.
- We are interested in attracting a cohort of new faculty committed to these core values as we seek to foster a community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn, and thrive together.
- We place an emphasis on teaching excellence using inclusive pedagogies, active scholarship with diverse learners, and equitable service to the university and community.
Equal opportunity
- Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes providing
- equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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