Environmental Science/Geology Lecturer

Central Michigan University, United States

Updated: about 16 hours ago
Location: Mount Pleasant, MICHIGAN
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Position Information
Position Information


Posting Number F-0841
Position Title Environmental Science/Geology Lecturer
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 05/15/2025
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 Dr. Lawrence Lemke .
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, gymnastics, baseball, wrestling and more. Our student-athletes achieve great success in competition and in the classroom, capturing Mid-American Conference championships and maintaining an average cumulative GPA of 3.17.
CMU is located in Mount Pleasant, a community that blends the best of small-town living with big-city amenities. It’s part of the culturally varied and vibrant Great Lakes Bay Region that also includes Saginaw, Bay City, Midland and the state’s largest Native American community, centered on the Saginaw Chippewa Isabella Reservation in Mount Pleasant.
Area residents enjoy the mix of outdoor activities, cultural events, shopping and dining options, and family attractions. Other major Michigan destinations and attractions — Lansing, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Traverse City, wineries, beaches, golf and ski resorts, and many more — are within easy reach of the city’s central location in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula.
CMU employees enjoy access to a nationally recognized wellness program along with health care and benefits that exceed regional, state and national norms.
EEO Statement

CMU, an AA/EO institution, strongly and actively strives to increase diversity and provide equal opportunity within its community. CMU does not discriminate against persons based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, race, religion, sex, sex‐based stereotypes, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status, or weight (see https://www.cmich.edu/offices-departments/OCRIE ).

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CMU’s Title IX Coordinator can be reached at:
Phone: 989-774-3253
Office: 103 E. Preston St.
Bovee University Center, suite 306
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
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