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Title: Teaching Assistant Professor of Geology (1-Year Temporary)

Division: Provost's Office

Department: Pott College of Science, Engineering, & Education

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Range: Annual Salary

EEO Job Group: 2 C5

Position Summary

The Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education at the University of Southern Indiana invites applications for a 1-Year Temporary 9-month Teaching Assistant Professor of Geology to begin August 2025. The Department of Geology, Physics, and Environmental Science seeks an applicant who can teach structure and tectonics/neotectonics as well as other courses related to our Geology and Environmental Science programs, such as GIS, remote sensing, and/or other subjects in the successful candidate’s specialty area.

Duties/Responsibilities 

This position includes classroom and laboratory teaching assignments in introductory courses for majors and non-majors.

Required Knowledge and Skills

A Doctorate in Geology or closely related field is required. Doctoral candidates will be considered at the rank of Instructor if the terminal degree is not conferred by hire date.

About the College

The Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education at the University of Southern Indiana is committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship and professional activity, and service to the university and the community.

About the Department

The Department of Geology, Physics, and Environmental Science offers degree programs in Geology, Environmental Science, Biophysics, Physics, Earth-Space Science Teaching, and Physics Teaching. We also offer minors in Geology, Geography, Biophysics, and Physics. The department is well supported by vehicles, instrumentation (XRF, XRD, particle-size analyzer, ovens, thin-section processing), and field equipment (ground-penetrating radar, surveying tools, Giddings soil probe, motorboat, camping supplies). For additional information about the department, please see: https://www.usi.edu/science/geology-and-physics. 

Search Committee Chair:

If you have questions about the open position, please contact Dr. Tony Maria, search committee chair, at ahmaria@usi.edu.

Best Consideration Date:

For best consideration, please submit materials before April 13, 2025.

Pre-Employment Screening

A background check will be required for employment in this position.

Authorization to Work in the United States

USI typically will not sponsor an employment-related visa for this position.

Interview Accommodations

Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please contact the manager of Employment at mcweinzapf@usi.edu or (812) 464-1840. Contacting the manager of Employment is intended for use in seeking disability-related accommodations only. For general applicant inquiries, contact Human Resources at HumanRes@usi.edu or (812) 464-1815.

EEO Statement

The University of Southern Indiana is an EEO/AA employer. All individuals including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.