Mount Holyoke College
Assistant Professor of Earth Science
Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, Massachusetts, United States, 01075
Assistant Professor Of Earth Science
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@mtholyoke.edu. Mount Holyoke College is committed to providing a safe and secure environment, supported by qualified employees that will allow all of its students, faculty, staff and those associated with them to successfully carry out the mission of the college. As a condition of employment, the College will conduct appropriate background checks for all new hires. Mount Holyoke has designated the Office of Human Resources as the office responsible for ensuring that background checks (CORI, SORI, Credit History, & Driver Credential) are completed and utilized in the hiring process and Five College Office of Compliance and Risk Management as the office responsible for facilitating background checks as articulated in this policy. 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.
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@mtholyoke.edu. Mount Holyoke College is committed to providing a safe and secure environment, supported by qualified employees that will allow all of its students, faculty, staff and those associated with them to successfully carry out the mission of the college. As a condition of employment, the College will conduct appropriate background checks for all new hires. Mount Holyoke has designated the Office of Human Resources as the office responsible for ensuring that background checks (CORI, SORI, Credit History, & Driver Credential) are completed and utilized in the hiring process and Five College Office of Compliance and Risk Management as the office responsible for facilitating background checks as articulated in this policy. 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.