Visiting Assistant Professor of Geology

Located in the vibrant community of Walla Walla, WA , Whitman College  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 at Whitman College is seeking candidates for a one-year position with expertise in Structural Geology, at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor, beginning August 2024. A Ph.D. is required upon starting the position. 

The successful candidate will offer courses in Structural Geology, Geophysics, Physical Geology, and an introductory course in the applicant’s area of expertise that will serve Geology and Environmental Studies majors. The standard teaching load is five courses per year. The successful candidate will have the option of participating in the department's twice yearly, 4-day Regional Geology field trips. The department values 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/138594. 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 February 15, 2024

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: Medical/Dental/Vision  Insurances; basic life , accidental death and dismemberment  and long  term disability  insurances with the capability to elect additional voluntary coverage; 403(b) Defined  Contribution Retirement Plan  with a 10% matching contribution after eligibility requirements  are met; employee tuition waiver  for one Whitman course per semester; and an Employee Assistance Program.  New faculty receive reimbursement for moving expenses based on the distance of relocation and are compensated $1,500 for attending a required New Faculty Orientation.

Whitman College is cultivating a community built on inclusion and belonging. We recognize the value of those who can offer historically underrepresented perspectives and encourage applications from those whose background, knowledge, and insights from lived experience can add to the college’s working and learning environment.

Whitman College is an EEO employer. The college shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.