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Whitman College Visiting Assistant Professor of Geology and Environmental Studies in Walla Walla, Washington
Visiting Assistant Professor of Geology and Environmental Studies Location: Walla Walla, WA Open Date: Jun 13, 2024 Deadline: Description Located in the vibrant community of http://www.wallawalla.org/, http://whitman.edu/ is home to an intellectually diverse, dynamic, and supportive community of some 500 staff and faculty serving roughly 1,500 students from the local region and across the globe. With exceptional students, accomplished faculty and staff, and engaged alumni, Whitman College continues to build on its national reputation for academic excellence as one of the top undergraduate, liberal arts colleges in the country. The Geology Department and Environmental Studies Program at Whitman College are seeking candidates for a multi-year position with expertise in geology and environmental studies, at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor, beginning August 2024. A Ph.D. is required upon starting the position. ABD candidates will be considered. The position may be renewed for an additional year pending positive evaluation of teaching. The successful candidate will teach several courses in geology including Environmental Geology and an introductory geology course in the applicant's area of expertise. They will also teach two interdisciplinary courses in Environmental Studies (Introduction to Environmental Studies and Environmental Studies Senior Seminar). The annual teaching load is five courses. The successful candidate will have the option of participating in the Geology Department's twice yearly, 4-day Regional Geology field trips. The Geology Department and Environmental Studies Program value creative approaches to integrating teaching and scholarship and cultivating inclusive learning environments. Whitman College is committed to fostering an inclusive learning community that values diverse identities, experiences, and perspectives. In the cover letter, candidates should describe their interest in teaching undergraduates, majors as well as non-majors, at all levels of instruction. In doing so, candidates should address how their lived experiences and classroom and scholarly practices will advance equity and inclusion in the learning environment. To apply, go to http://apply.interfolio.com/148129. The online application will prompt you to upload all of the required materials: a letter of application; curriculum vitae; statement of teaching philosophy; and evidence of demonstrated or potential excellence in undergraduate instruction. The committee will solicit three letters of recommendation from applicants who reach the interview stage. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Salary Range: $65,000-$70,000 Whitman College offers a competitive benefits package that is designed to attract qualified candidates and retain talented employees. Full-time employees enjoy the following benefits:https://www.whitman.edu/human-resources/faculty-and-staff/staff-handbook/benefits Insurances; basichttps://www.whitman.edu/human-resources/faculty-and-staff/staff-handbook/benefits#lifehttps://www.whitman.edu/human-resources/faculty-and-staff/staff-handbook/benefits#accidental andhttps://www.whitman.edu/human-resources/faculty-and-staff/staff-handbook/benefits#long https://www.whitman.edu/human-resources/faculty-and-staff/staff-handbook/benefits#long insurances with the capability to elect additional voluntary coverage;https://www.whitman.edu/human-resources/benefits/retirement https://www.whitman.edu/human-resources/benefits/retirement with a 10% matching contribution afterhttps://www.whitman.edu/human-resources/benefits/retirement are met; employeehttps://www.whitman.edu/human-resources/faculty-and-staff/staff-handbook/benefits#tuition for one Whitman course per semester; and anhttps://www.whitman.edu/human-resources/benefits/eap New faculty receive reimbursement for moving expenses based on the distance o