Visiting Instructor/Assistant Professor of Earth and Oceanographic Science The Bowdoin College Department of Earth and Oceanographic Science invites applications for a one-year, full-time Visiting Assistant Professor/Instructor position to begin Fall 2012 in the area of biogeochemistry and climate change. The selected applicant will teach Biogeochemistry, a core course for the major offered at the intermediate-level (sophomores and juniors) in the fall semester; and in the spring semester will teach a senior seminar focused on Earth Climate History plus an intermediate level course in the applicant’s specialty. A full-time laboratory instructor will aid with the laboratory sections in the biogeochemistry course. Research space is available, and mentoring undergraduate students in honors and independent-study research is expected. Ph.D. preferred but ABD applicants are encouraged to apply.
The Department of Earth and Oceanographic Science has a strong commitment to innovative teaching and research that engages undergraduates. Taking advantage of Maine’s unique tectonic history, landscapes, and over 3000 miles of coastline, the EOS Department is dedicated to inquiry-based learning in a natural setting. For further information about the department, please see our website http://www.bowdoin.edu/earth-oceanographic-science/ Bowdoin College accepts only electronic submissions. Please visit https://careers.bowdoin.edu to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching and research, and the names and contact information for three people who will submit letters of reference. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Bowdoin is a highly selective liberal arts college on the Maine coast with a diverse student body made up of 29% students of color, 3% International students and approximately 15% first generation college students. Bowdoin College is committed to equality and diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage inquiries from candidates who will enrich and contribute to the cultural, socio-economic, and ethnic diversity of our college. Bowdoin College does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, or disability status in employment, or in our education programs.
