Posting Details
Position Information
| Job Category | Faculty |
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| Position Title | Assistant Professor of Physical Geography (Tenure Track) |
| Working Title | Assistant Professor of Physical Geography (Tenure Track) |
| Scheduled Hours Per Week | Salary |
| FLSA Status | Exempt |
Job Summary
| Job Summary | The Department of Physical and Environmental Sciences at Concord University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Physical Geography and Geospatial Sciences. We seek an interdisciplinary scientist to join our Environmental Geosciences program, engaging with program majors and supporting a diverse range of students across disciplines, including education, computer science, data analytics, nursing, and the University General Education Program. The Department offers a B.S. degree program in Environmental Geosciences in collaboration with geologists, and a GIS User Certificate.The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching online and face-to-face classes, including:Introductory courses, such as Humans and the Environment and Digital Earth.Upper-level courses, such as GIS, Remote Sensing Applications, and at least one advanced course in a physical geography discipline, with a preference for expertise in surficial process, natural hazards, or water resources.The Department values and actively supports innovative teaching and undergraduate research. While the position is primarily teaching-focused, the faculty member will also supervise undergraduate research, fostering student engagement in applied and interdisciplinary projects. Other duties include Departmental and University service, community outreach, and supervision of the geospatial sciences laboratory.The Department maintains a diverse array of instrumentation for teaching and undergraduate research, including a suite of instrumentation for analytical chemistry, and geoscience-focused equipment including: a dedicated spatial analysis classroom with an ESRI ArcGIS site license and other software, UAVs, field geophysical equipment including GPR, stereo and polarizing microscopes, sample preparation facilities for Earth materials, XRD, XRF, and an electron microprobe (EPMA) as part of the Concord Materials and Rare Earth Elements Analysis Center. Department faculty lead or co-lead numerous externally funded projects and other collaborative initiatives in geosciences, physics, and chemistry funded by NSF and DoEd. The University has a U.S. DoEd McNair Scholars Program to support undergraduate research and pair students with faculty mentors. Departmental seed grants are available to initiate scholarship with students, and faculty development fund are available for conference travel. |
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Duties and Responsibilities
| Duty/Responsibility | The candidate will teach a 12 contact-hour load/semester and will be expected to engage in professional development that enhances their teaching.Assume a role in formal and informal student mentoring.Participate in institutional service and program outreach.Participate in departmental activities and University governance including contributions to programmatic assessment efforts.The successful candidate will participate in routine upkeep and maintenance of laboratory facilities and engage in safe and ethical laboratory practices as a role model to students. |
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| % of Time | 100% |
Education/Knowledge
| Minimum Education | Doctorate |
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| Required Licenses/Certification | A Ph.D. in geography or a closely related Earth and environmental sciences field is required (ABD candidates may be considered). Appointment at higher rank may be possible for well-qualified candidates.Position requires a Ph.D. for assistant professor rank (or M.S. for instructor rank). |
| Required Skills | A record of teaching, scholarship, and demonstrable commitment to undergraduate mentoring preferredStrong communication skillsAbility to effectively present complex informationAbility to design engaging lectures, facilitate discussions, incorporate multiple teaching strategies, and utilize technology effectively. Ability to work effectively with colleagues on research projects and curriculum development |
Required Experience
| Type of experience Needed | University teaching experience preferred. May include experience in graduate teaching assistantships. |
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| Amount of Experience Needed (Months/Years) | More than 1 year |
Posting Detail Information
| Close Date | |
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| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Additional Information | Applicants should upload: (1) a cover letter specifically describing interest in teaching at a rural primarily undergraduate institution (2) current curriculum vitae (3) statement of teaching and research interests and philosophy (4) unofficial transcripts (5) list of three individuals with contact information to serve as professional references. Contact information should include the reference’s name, email address and phone number(s). Concord University is a public, primarily undergraduate institution with an enrollment of approximately 2000 students. The University is in a scenic, small-town setting in the southern West Virginia Appalachians with access to year-round outdoor recreation activities, including the newly created New River Gorge National Park and Preserve. The geologic and environmental setting is an ideal natural laboratory for field teaching and research. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Concord is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled.Start date August, 2025. |
| Quick Link to Posting | https://jobs.concord.edu/postings/3242 |
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Required Documents
- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter
- Teaching Philosophy
- Unofficial Transcripts
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