The Department of Earth, Environmental, and Planetary Sciences at Case Western Reserve University invites applications for a permanent faculty position in Environmental Earth Sciences at the rank of Instructor (non-tenure track). We seek candidates with a broad background in the geosciences who will be dedicated to teaching and service in the department. Candidates must be committed to excellence in undergraduate teaching, mentoring, and service. The successful candidate will teach a two-course per semester load of introductory and upper-level courses in the department’s geoscience and environmental studies programs, primarily courses that emphasize environmental and climate topics, and contribute to mentoring senior capstone projects. Expected service roles within the department include committee assignments, undergraduate academic advising, educational program assessment, interdisciplinary program support and development, and departmental outreach efforts.
Qualifications
The position requires a PhD degree in the geosciences and a record of excellence in teaching, mentoring and academic service. Expertise that complements existing faculty expertise and strengthens the department’s ability to offer environmental and climate coursework is desirable. Experience with a variety of teaching methods, curricular perspectives, outreach efforts, and inclusive interactions with members of underrepresented communities are considered assets.
Application Instructions
The applicant should submit an application via Interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/162841 that includes (1) a cover letter that addresses their qualifications for the position’s teaching, mentoring, and service roles, (2) a 1–2 page statement that describes their teaching approach and experience, and (3) a curriculum vitae. Applicants should also arrange to have two letters of recommendation submitted via the application website by March 28, 2025. Case Western Reserve University and the Department of Earth, Environmental, and Planetary Sciences value activities that support diversity and inclusion and invite applicants to describe such activities in their cover letter and teaching statement. Future promotion to Senior Instructor may be possible with excellent performance.
Case Western Reserve University strives to maintain a diverse and inclusive work environment. All applicants are protected under Federal law from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age and genetics.
Case Western Reserve provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Office of Equity by phone at 216.368.3066 or by email at equity@case.edu. Determinations as to granting reasonable accommodations for any applicant will be made on a case-by-case basis.