Title: Full-Time Lecturer in Earth Sciences

Employee Classification: LE - Lecturer 16 and 24 Pay

Pay Grade: LE 01

Division: Academic and Student Affairs

Subdivision: Geography and Geology

Department: College of Arts and Sciences

Campus Location: Main Campus

General Summary

The Department of Geography & Geology at Eastern Michigan University is seeking applicants for a full-time lecturer in Earth Systems Science starting in January 2025. The lecturer will teach introductory lecture and lab courses in Earth Science and Geology, as well as potentially upper-level courses in their areas of specialty, as needed. Lecturers may also be asked to coordinate introductory labs as part of their assigned load.

The Department of Geography and Geology includes undergraduate programs in Earth System Science, including Geology and Earth Science. The department is an active member of the interdisciplinary Environmental Science and Society program at EMU, which also includes several Earth System Science-related concentrations. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Teach contractual load of courses as assigned by the department or school.

Assign and submit grades in accordance with established University schedules.

Keep posted office hours during the week which are scheduled at times most beneficial to students.

Provide enrollment data and such other information as corrected class lists, etc. as may be required by the University.

Engage in pursuits that enable them to remain current in their respective disciplines.

Confer periodically with the Department Head/School Director on curriculum and instruction issues.

Provide other support service to the department, college and/or university, if applicable.

Perform related departmental duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Candidates must have at least a Master's degree in Geology, Earth Science, or related field, where preference will be given for candidates with demonstrated excellence in teaching at the college level.

Special Instructions:

Please submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae outlining your experience.

Appointment Percentage:

100%

About Eastern Michigan University

Since its inception, Eastern Michigan, first as a Normal School, then as a College and finally as a University, has grown and developed to respond to the ever-changing needs of society. Over the years, EMU has educated thousands of sons and daughters of Michigan, the nation, and the world. The University currently serves 23,000 students who are pursuing undergraduate, graduate, specialist, doctoral and certificate degrees in the arts, sciences and professions. In all, more than 200 majors, minors and concentrations are delivered through the University's Colleges of Arts and Sciences; Business; Education; Health and Human Services; Technology, and its graduate school. Eastern Michigan's exceptional faculty, students and alumni include CEOs from major businesses; a National Student Teacher of the Year, National Teacher of the Year, numerous Fulbright Scholars and Milken Family Foundation National Educators award winners; and several Michigan Teachers of the Year.

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