Assistant Professor of Earth Science

Location: Holyoke

Job no:
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- Position Title:

Assistant Professor of Earth Science

Work Type:
Faculty

Full time

In-Person

Start Date:
07/01/2026

Job Description:

The Department of Geology and Geography at Mount Holyoke College invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Earth Science, to begin July 1, 2026. We are searching for a geoscientist whose research interests are in the earth, ocean, atmospheric, or polar sciences or in geoscience education.

We seek candidates who have potential for outstanding scholarly contributions in research and a demonstrated commitment to accessible and inclusive pedagogy. The teaching load is 2/2, and the successful candidate will teach an intermediate-level undergraduate course on Weather and Atmospheric Science in addition to general education and upper-level courses. The successful candidate will also have experience mentoring students who are broadly diverse with regard to race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, gender, nationality, sexual orientation, and religion and a demonstrated commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.

A Ph.D. or ABD is required. Review of applications begins October 1, 2025. For questions, contact Michelle Markley at mmarkley.

Minimum starting rate of pay: $90,000.

Background Checks:

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Special Instructions for Applicants:

Apply online; application materials must include:

• A cover letter summarizing interests and qualifications
• A complete resume or curriculum vitae
• For faculty positions, statements on mentoring, teaching, and research will also be required.

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