Visiting Assistant Professor of Geoscience

Union College Career Center in Becker Hall • City of Schenectady, NY

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Union College invites applications for the position of visiting Assistant Professor of Geosciences, beginning September 1, 2026. Review of applications will begin on Feb., 9, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. Position description: Our department is interested in welcoming candidates with a Ph.D. in geosciences or a closely-related field, who have the potential for excellence in undergraduate teaching, and should be committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. Teaching responsibilities for the full-time, benefits-eligible visiting assistant professor appointment for the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 academic years will include a mid-level sedimentology and stratigraphy course with lab, an introductory environmental geosciences course with labs, and possibly an additional course and lab depending on the candidate's area(s) of expertise. Union has three 10-week trimesters. This position involves teaching one course and associated laboratory sections each of the trimesters. The candidate may involve undergraduates in their research, and the Department will provide space and access to an exceptional suite of advanced instrumentation (including LA-ICP-MS, a full stable isotope lab, SEM, XRD, and ion chromatographs) in support of research and teaching. A PhD is expected by the date of appointment. Candidates with 1-3 years of postdoc experience or other teaching or postgraduate experience will be given preference. Application instructions: Please submit all application materials as pdf files. Only the materials listed below will be considered. Cover letter Curriculum vitae Statement of the applicant’s experience and interests in teaching (maximum 2 pages) The teaching statement should reflect on teaching experience, how the applicant can include our rich local geology into classes, as well as how the applicant can engage with students with a wide range of skills or backgrounds. Please send questions and other inquiries to the Geoscience Chair at [email protected]. Applicants invited to the first round of interviews will receive a request for the contact information for three professional references. Compensation The annual salary range for this position is $68,500-$70,500. Except for roles with a set rate of pay, the wage/salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The stated hiring rate/range represents the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the rate/range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in geosciences or a closely-related field
• Potential for excellence in undergraduate teaching
• Commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive community

Nice To Haves

• Candidates with 1-3 years of postdoc experience or other teaching or postgraduate experience

Responsibilities

• Teaching a mid-level sedimentology and stratigraphy course with lab
• Teaching an introductory environmental geosciences course with labs
• Possibly teaching an additional course and lab depending on the candidate's area(s) of expertise
• Involving undergraduates in research

Benefits

• Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Insurance (Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts)
• Free On-Campus Fitness Facility Access and Discounts for On-Campus Wellness Programs
• Employee Scholarships toward Certifications, Seminars, Training and Professional Development
• Pre and Post Tax participation in a 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Salary Continuation Program in the event of Disability
• Tuition programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees