Grand Valley State University - Visiting Assistant Professor

The Geology Department invites applications for at least two non-tenure-track Visiting Assistant Professor positions for the 2010-2011 academic year to replace tenured faculty members on sabbatical. We seek creative and dynamic educators who demonstrate enthusiasm for the pursuit of geoscience knowledge and effective education of undergraduate students. Preference will be given to candidates with a geosciences background and a Ph.D. or ABD and demonstrated geoscience teaching skills, and/or previous teaching experience. Primary teaching responsibilities include introductory courses and upper-level general education theme courses. At least one of the successful candidates must be able to teach a majors’ course in Global Tectonics. One of these positions has the potential to continue for up to three years. Visiting faculty members are encouraged to mentor undergraduate research projects.
The geology department includes 11 tenure-track faculty and ~80 majors (geology + earth science) and serves ~250 integrated science majors. The department values field experiences and collegial faculty-student interactions. (www.gvsu.edu/geology)
Applicants should send a letter of application, vitae, a statement summarizing teaching philosophy and teaching and research interests and experiences, and the names and contact information for at least three references familiar with your teaching and/or research to: Dr. Ginny Peterson, Department of Geology, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI 49401 (petersvi@gvsu.edu) (616-331-3728). Applications will be accepted until all needed positions are filled. Review of applications will begin on January 25, 2010. We strive to build a diverse and equitable community of scholars and teachers in our department and encourage all qualified applicants to apply regardless of gender, race, sexual orientation, disability and/or national origin. Grand Valley is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution.