Visiting Assistant Professor, Earth Sciences

University of Memphis • Memphis, TN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Earth Sciences at the University of Memphis seeks candidates for an Earth Scientist at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor. This is a nine-month appointment for the 2026-2027 academic year. The successful candidate will teach up to three sections per semester, primarily introductory undergraduate courses. The department offers seven introductory general education courses covering topics such as weather and climate, landforms, physical geology, the earth through time, the human planet, survey of world regions, and cultural geography. The visiting assistant professor will be part of an interdisciplinary program with concentrations in geoarchaeology, geography, geology, and environmental sciences. The University of Memphis is a public research university with a strong commitment to its urban mission, serving approximately 22,000 students, including 5,000 graduate students.

Requirements

• Demonstrated teaching experience at the undergraduate level to include introductory courses.
• A PhD in an Earth Science related field is preferred; ABD applicants will also be considered.
• Commitment to undergraduate teaching and working in a collegial, collaborative, and interdisciplinary environment.
• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• The university is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching geography courses is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach as many as three sections each semester, most of which will be at the introductory undergraduate level.
• Teach introductory general education courses including weather and climate, landforms, physical geology, the earth through time, the human planet, survey of world regions and cultural geography.
• Join an interdisciplinary program with degree concentrations in geoarchaeology, geography, geology, and environmental sciences.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree