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Instructor, Department of Geology and Environmental Science, James Madison University
The Department of Geology and Environmental Science at James Madison University is seeking a fulltime Revolving Term Appointment (RTA) instructor to teach general education lecture courses and supporting labs. Additional responsibilities will include the coordination and curation of labs and lab supplies including rock, mineral, map, and fossil collections.
The successful candidate will supervise undergraduate student assistants, and collaborate with the Science and Math Learning Center. The ideal candidate must demonstrate excellent pedagogy with general education courses and should have a minimum of a Master.s degree in Geology or Earth Science at the time of appointment.
Our department has a history of educating citizens about the Earth and Earth history, which includes active involvement by all department faculty in the university’s General Education program, as well as preparing high quality geoscience majors. Our graduates are recognized for their strong foundation in core geoscience disciplines with experience in undergraduate research. At present, the department has 11 tenured or tenure-track faculty, 2 visiting assistant professors, 1 instructor, 2 research scientists, 2 staff members and approximately 70 undergraduate majors. Degree options include a BS in Geology and a new BA in Earth Science with emphasis on Earth Science education. The department has an excellent record of placing students in graduate programs and employment in geoscience professions.
Applicants must complete an electronic application at JobLink, referencing posting number 0401878. Candidates should also submit a curriculum vitae, a statement of educational philosophy, and names and addresses of three reference to the website above.
For more information please contact:
- Dr. Steve J. Baedke , Search Committee Chair
- Department of Geology and Environmental Science
- MSC 6903
- James Madison University
- Harrisonburg, VA 22807
- baedkesj@JMU.edu
Screening of applicants will begin on January 18, 2008; however, applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled. Salary is commensurate with experience.