Colby College Looking for Assistant Professor in Geology Full Time

Colby College: Department of Geology

Description:

The Colby College Department of Geology
invites applications for a tenure-track position in Geology at

the level of Assistant Professor, starting July 1, 2024. We seek
qualified candidates whose expertise will

complement that of existing faculty. Possible areas of specialization include, but are not
limited to,

geomorphology and surficial processes, hydrology and water resources, sedimentology and stratigraphy,

geophysics,
and critical zone processes. Colby requires strong, innovative teaching, and an active

research program involving undergraduate
collaborators. The successful candidate will design and teach

an introductory course and upper-level undergraduate courses in their
area of expertise. Ideal

candidates will be eager to contribute to our introductory geology curriculum and will offer our majors

instruction in remote sensing, data science, modeling, and GIS. The search committee is especially

interested in candidates who
bring diverse perspectives and backgrounds, and candidates who have a

record of success advising and mentoring individuals from
groups underrepresented in the geosciences.

Qualifications:

Ph.D. in Geology

Colby is a private, coeducational liberal arts college that admits students and makes employment decisions on the basis of the individual’s qualifications to contribute to Colby’s educational objectives and institutional needs. Colby College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, or veteran’s status in employment or in our educational programs. Colby is an Equal Opportunity employer, committed to excellence through diversity, and encourages applications from qualified persons of color, women, persons with disabilities, military veterans and members of other under-represented groups. Colby complies with Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in an institution’s education programs and activities. Questions regarding Title IX may be referred to Colby’s Title IX coordinator or to the federal Office of Civil Rights.

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