About UMass Amherst
UMass Amherst, the Commonwealth's flagship campus, is a nationally ranked public research university offering a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. The University sits on nearly 1,450-acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts, and offers a rich cultural environment in a bucolic setting close to major urban centers. In addition, the EGCS department is part of the Five College Geology Program (including Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, and Smith College), which adds to the intellectual energy of the department.
Job Description
The Department of Earth, Geographic, and Climate Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applications for a full-time, temporary (one year), academic-year Lecturer with a strong commitment to geology-focused pedagogy and undergraduate education to begin on September 1, 2024. The position requires teaching two to three courses per semester including: Earth Materials (Fall) and Petrology (Spring) and other courses, such as Structural Geology, Geologic Mapping and large-enrollment introductory Geology courses. Many of these courses have lab sections and take advantage of nearby New England geology for lab and weekend field trips. The successful applicant will also demonstrate commitment to participation in additional instructional activities such as undergraduate experiential learning through supervision of independent studies, contributions to co-taught courses, or engagement with student activities and events across the Five Colleges Geology program. While this position is focused on undergraduate teaching and mentorship, the successful applicant is also welcome to participate in graduate education through journal-club seminar(s). Applicants are expected to work collaboratively and effectively to promote teamwork, diversity, equity and inclusiveness.
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)
Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)
- PhD in geology or a related field.
- Past experience as the primary instructor or teaching assistant in undergraduate courses in geology or related fields is required.
- Demonstrated skills in designing inclusive, accessible, and equitable courses.
Work Schedule
Salary Information
Special Instructions to Applicants
Along with your application, please submit a letter of application including a teaching statement (see below), resume, and contact information for three (3) professional references. Apply by June 28, 2024 in order to ensure priority consideration. The search may remain open until a suitable candidate has been identified.
Teaching statement should outline the applicant’s teaching philosophy including approaches that support increased inclusion of groups underrepresented in the Geosciences such as BIPOC students, first-generation students, students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, students with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ students. As part of a commitment to our multicultural community, EGCS seeks an individual with a demonstrated commitment to diversity and one who will understand and embrace university initiatives and aspirations. (https://www.umass.edu/natural-sciences/diversity-equity-and-inclusion/our-commitment-diversity )
UMass Amherst is committed to a policy of equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, caste, creed, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, political belief or affiliation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related condition(s), veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, natural and protective hairstyle and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination in employment, admission to and participation in academic programs, activities, and services, and the selection of vendors who provide services or products to the University. To fulfill that policy, UMass Amherst is further committed to a program of affirmative action to eliminate or mitigate artificial barriers and to increase opportunities for the recruitment and advancement of qualified minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and covered veterans. It is the policy of UMass Amherst to comply with the applicable federal and state statutes, rules, and regulations concerning equal opportunity and affirmative action.