Visiting Assistant Professor of Geology

Visiting Assistant Professor of Geology

Location:

Walla Walla, WA

Open Date:
Jan 07, 2026

Deadline:

Located in the vibrant community of Walla Walla, WA, Whitman College is home to an intellectually diverse, dynamic, and supportive community of some 500 staff and faculty serving roughly 1,500 students from the local region and across the globe. With exceptional students, accomplished faculty and staff, and engaged alumni, Whitman College continues to build on its national reputation for academic excellence as one of the top undergraduate, liberal arts colleges in the country.

The Geology Department at Whitman College is seeking candidates with expertise in Sedimentology and Stratigraphy for a one-year position, at the rank of visiting assistant professor, beginning August 2026. A Ph.D. is required upon starting the position.

The successful candidate will offer courses in Sedimentology & Stratigraphy, Earth History, Introductory Geology, and an upper-level course in their area of expertise. The standard annual teaching load is five courses.

The department invites applicants who will participate in the department's twice-yearly Regional Geology class, a 4‑day field trip to areas in the geologically active Pacific Northwest. All geology faculty and students can participate in this field experience, which develops students' science identity and creates social cohesion and connections between students, staff, and faculty.

The department values creative approaches to teaching that cultivate inclusive learning environments and collaborative research with undergraduate students.

Whitman College is committed to fostering an inclusive learning community that values diverse identities, experiences, and perspectives. In the cover letter, candidates should describe their interest in teaching undergraduates, majors as well as non‑majors, at all levels of instruction. In doing so, candidates should address how their classroom and scholarly practices will advance equity and inclusion in the learning environment.

To apply, go to  The online application will prompt you to upload all of the required materials: a letter of application; curriculum vitae; statement of teaching philosophy; and evidence of demonstrated or potential excellence in undergraduate instruction. The committee will solicit three letters of recommendation from applicants who reach the interview stage.

Review of applications will begin February 17, 2026.

$65,000‑$70,000

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurances
• Basic life, accidental death and dismemberment, and long term disability insurances with optional voluntary coverage
• 403(b) Defined Contribution Retirement Plan with a 10% matching contribution after eligibility requirements are met
• Tuition Remission for dependent children after eligibility requirements; tuition waiver for two Whitman courses per semester
• Employee Assistance Program
• Relocation stipend for moving expenses based on distance of relocation

Whitman College is cultivating a community built on inclusion and belonging. We recognize the value of those who can offer historically underrepresented perspectives and encourage applications from those whose background, knowledge, and insights from lived experience can add to the college’s working and learning environment.

Whitman College is an EEO employer. The college shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60‑1.4(a), 60‑300.5(a) and 60‑741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.