Environmental Science/Geology Lecturer

Posting Number: F-0841

College/Unit: College of Science and Engineering

Home Department: Earth and Atmospheric Sciences

Employee Group: Fixed-Term Faculty - Academic Year

Employment Status: Part-Time

Position Type: 9 month (Academic Year)

Position Classification: Fixed-Term Faculty

Position Begin Date: 08/16/2024

Position End Date:

Position Summary:

The Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at Central Michigan University invites applications for a 9-month Lecturer position in environmental science and geology beginning in August 2024. The selected candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate courses in biogeochemical cycling and hydrologic processes, as well as survey-level courses in environmental science or geology. This is a part-time position with benefits.

Required Qualifications:

Candidates must hold a M.S. or Ph.D. degree in environmental science, geology, or a related field. In addition, candidates must demonstrate (1) strong oral and written communication skills, (2) the potential for outstanding teaching, and (3) the ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference will be given to candidates with a Ph.D. in environmental science, geology, or a related science and/or university-level teaching experience.

Message to Applicants:

Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering a broadly diverse and inclusive campus that respects all social identities, experiences, and perspectives. In an effort to further this initiative, we are especially interested in candidates who will advance and promote an inclusive and supportive environment for every member of our university community.

You must submit an online application in order to be considered an applicant for this position. Applications must include: a cover letter, CV, academic transcripts, statement of teaching philosophy, and the names and contact information for 2 references.

Review of applications will begin April 22 and will continue until the position is filled. Requests for further information may be addressed to L.D.Lemke@cmich.edu.

About the Department:

The expertise of EAS faculty members spans the Earth sciences, including petrology, hydrology, environmental modeling, geophysics, geochemistry, climatology, and meteorology. The geology and environmental science programs benefit from an extensive collection of earth science teaching materials and field sampling equipment. More information about the department can be found at http://www.eas.cmich.edu.

Posting Begins: 03/18/2024

Posting Ends:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Type of Recruitment: External

About CMU:

Central Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives.

We serve nearly 15,500 students on our Mount Pleasant campus, in satellite locations around the state and throughout the country, and through flexible online programs. Many of our approximately 300 undergraduate, master's, specialist and doctoral programs in the arts, media, business, education, human services, health professions, liberal arts, social sciences, medicine, science and engineering are nationally ranked for excellence.

CMU leads the nation in leadership development programming through our Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute, and we are proud to be among only 5% of U.S. universities in the top two Carnegie research classifications. Our faculty work with graduate and undergraduate students in areas such as Great Lakes research, medical innovation, engineering technology and more.

Central is home to 17 men's and women's Division 1 sports including football, basketball, gym