Visiting Assistant Professor of Earth and Oceanographic Science (oceans) @BowdoinCollege

The Bowdoin College Department of Earth and Oceanographic Science invites applications for a 1.5-year full-time visiting assistant professor to begin *January 1, 2020*. Possibility of an additional year (up to 2.5 years total) pending review and administrative approval. Ph.D. required by the time of appointment. The selected applicant will teach four courses per year, two with dedicated laboratory sections. Teaching responsibilities will emphasize intermediate-to-advanced courses in oceans disciplines and may also include an introductory oceanography course or non-majors courses. Expertise might include geological, physical, or biological oceanography, or marine biogeochemistry, or paleoceanography. Opportunities exist to mentor undergraduate students in honors …

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Postdoctoral Teaching and Research Fellow in Geospatial Analysis at Utah State

OverviewThe Department of Environment and Society seeks a Postdoctoral Fellow with expertise in geospatial analysis to teach four courses in that field including an undergraduate intro GIS course (on-line, fall semester), a graduate geospatial analysis course (on-line fall and spring semesters), and a dual-list undergrad and grad geospatial analysis course (face-to-face, spring semester). ResponsibilitiesThe postdoctoral fellow will advance research from their dissertation and have the opportunity to collaborate with Drs. Peter Howe, Christopher Lant, and/or Claudia Radel on ongoing human-environment geography research projects. The Postdoctoral Fellow will co-author research articles, assist with proposals and present research results at national/international meetings …

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Assistant Professor of Geographic Information Science (GIScience)

Duties: Service: Service responsibilities include departmental, university, and professional activities. In addition, engagement in outreach and public service is encouraged, particularly GIScience training programs and collaboration with the Cooperative Extension Service at UAF and throughout Alaska. Essential Research: The candidate is expected to develop a strong program of research and publication in GIScience and to develop a robust research portfolio. Research responsibilities will be carried out within an appointment with the Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station, and will include conducting applied and basic research projects in GIScience. The successful candidate will be expected to secure and maintain internal (capacity) and external …

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Part-Time Faculty: Earth sciences and Nutrition @Quinnipiac

Overview: Quinnipiac University invites applicants to apply for the position of Part-Time Faculty, Physical Sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences. Quinnipiac University seeks highly qualified applicants who are committed to excellence in teaching for the upcoming Fall 2019 semester. About the School/Program: The breadth of programs offered in the College of Arts and Sciences provides the traditional strengths of a liberal arts education, with a focus on cultivating the intellectual and practical skills that students need for their personal and professional lives. The College of Arts and Sciences offers undergraduate majors in behavioral neuroscience, biochemistry, biology, chemistry, criminal …

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Adjunct, Geology at College of Western Idaho

POSITION SUMMARY Seeking adjunct faculty to teach various Geology courses which include; physical, geology, natural disasters, and earth’s natural resources. Adjunct faculty members teach contracted classes in accordance with established policies and guidelines. To reach a broad range of students, CWI encourages exploring alternative teaching styles and methods. Courses will be taught in traditional classroom settings, in computer-mediated classrooms, and over the internet. This position includes classes taught in the evenings/weekends and when necessary, at the College’s off campus centers. Application Instructions Along with your application, please submit a cover letter (not to exceed two pages) describing how you meet …

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Adjunct Instructor, Cultural Anthropology at Caldwell University in NJ

Caldwell University seeks an adjunct instructor to teach an on-campus undergraduate course. This course will run on Mondays evenings at 4:20 to 6:50 p.m. during the Fall Semester 2019. Master’s degree in Anthropology or related field is required. Prior teaching experience in the field is expected. Candidates must be willing to support the Dominican Catholic, liberal arts mission of the University. Applicants must submit a resume, cover letter specifying position, and a list of three professional references including complete contact information. Caldwell University is a private, Catholic coed four-year university with a strong liberal arts core curriculum that enhances critical …

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Assistant in Instruction – Geology @BatesCollege

About  Bates is one of the nation’s leading liberal arts colleges, with a long history of commitments to principles of human dignity and diversity. Founded by abolitionists in 1855, Bates has been coeducational and has welcomed students regardless of race and ethnicity since its founding. The college’s commitment to academic excellence, intellectual exploration, inclusivity, and engaged citizenship defines its character. Bates offers a rigorous and highly personalized education that centers on deep and sustained interactions among students, faculty, and community. Bates engages the forces – intellectual trends, demographic changes, and technology – that are transforming higher education and the world …

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Department of Environmental Studies at New York University is searching for 3 Recitation Leaders for Environmental Systems Science

Fall 2019 – ENVST-UA 100 Environmental Systems Science The Department of Environmental Studies at New York University is searching for 3 Recitation Leaders for Environmental Systems Science (ENVST-UA 100) in Fall 2019: Course Description A comprehensive survey of critical issues in environmental systems science, focusing on: human population; the global chemical cycles; ecosystems and biodiversity; endangered species and wildlife; nature preserves; energy flows in nature; agriculture and the environment; energy systems from fossil fuels to renewable forms; Earth’s waters; Earth’s atmosphere; carbon dioxide and global warming; urban environments; wastes; and paths to a sustainable future. This course is a gateway to the Environmental Studies …

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Postdoctoral Fellow in Transnational Asian Studies @RiceUniversity

Postdoctoral Fellow in Transnational Asian Studies Institution: Rice University Location: Houston, TX Department: Chao Center for Asian Studies Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time Position SummaryThe Chao Center for Asian Studies (CCAS) at Rice University in Houston, Texas is currently accepting applications for the Annette and Hugh Gragg postdoctoral research fellowship in Transnational Asian Studies to begin July 1, 2019. By “transnational,” we mean an approach that devotes particular attention to the movement of peoples, products, ideas, technologies, etc. across established borders and boundaries. The search is open to geographical/conceptual areas of transnational Asia, including Asian diaspora, and to a broad historical time of …

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