Assistant professor

Position Information

Position Title Visiting Assistant Professor of Geology

FLSA Exempt

Primary Responsibilities

The Department of Geology at St. Lawrence University invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor position beginning Spring 2026. The appointment is for three semesters (Spring 2026 through Spring 2027).

We seek a broadly trained hard-rock geologist with expertise in mineralogy, petrology, or structural geology. Teaching responsibilities will include core laboratory courses for majors (such as earth materials and structural geology), an introductory geology course with laboratory for non-majors (Environmental Geology), and elective courses in the candidate's specialty.

While this is a visiting position, we seek applicants with a demonstrated commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching and enthusiasm for working with students in a liberal arts setting.

Our hard-rock geology program has an extensive rock, thin-section, and mineral collection, preparatory laboratory, and varied analytical equipment (petrographic microscopes, SEM with EDAX and color CL, magnetometer/gradiometer). We are particularly interested in applicants with research interests focused on the Adirondack Region. Numerous opportunities are available for professional development including funding for seed grants, travel to professional meetings, internships for student researchers, and to lead field trips nationally and/or internationally.

St. Lawrence is a small-enrollment (2000), private, liberal arts college located in northern New York, approximately 1.5 hours from Ottawa, Ontario and 2.5 hours from Montreal, Quebec. Four universities exist within a ten-mile radius and cross-enrollment is encouraged. The Geology Department offers broad training in geosciences preparing students for a variety of professional careers in geology and environmental science annually graduating between 10-15 majors. Active Geology Club, AAPG Student Chapter, and chapter of the Earth Science Honor Society, Sigma Gamma Epsilon, encourage students to undertake professional activities and attend/present at the local and national levels. Our alumni network is extensive and active, and many return to campus during our Geology Alumni Conferences to consult with students and display the range of careers available to our graduates.

Minimum Qualifications

The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in mineralogy, petrology, structural geology, or a related field, with a broad background in hard-rock geology and relevant field experience. ABD candidates will be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

Salary $61,000 to $63,000 annually. Actual salary will be determined by education, experience, and other factors protected by law.

Faculty Status Visiting Assistant Professor

Appointment Timing Full Year

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number FA00220

Desired Start Date 01/15/2026

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant

Interested and qualified applicants should submit:

A cover letter addressing qualifications for the position.

A complete curriculum vitae

A statement of teaching philosophy

A research statement

Contact information for three confidential references

Review of applications will begin on November 4, 2025, and continue until the position is filled. Questions about the position may be directed to Dr. Judith Nagel-Myers, Search Chair, at [email protected].

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background (including criminal records) check.

Reference Requests

Reference Request Details

Accept References No

Minimum Requests 0

Maximum Requests 0

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

• Curriculum Vitae

• Teaching Philosophy

• Research Statement

• Contact Information for 3 Professional References

Optional Documents