About UMass Amherst
The flagship of the Commonwealth, the University of Massachusetts Amherst is a nationally ranked public land-grant research university that seeks to expand educational access, fuel innovation and creativity, and share and use its knowledge for the common good. Founded in 1863, UMass Amherst sits on nearly 1,450-acres in scenic Western Massachusetts and boasts state-of-the-art facilities for teaching, research, scholarship, and creative activity. The institution advances a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community where everyone feels connected and valued—and thrives, and offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees across 10 schools and colleges, and 100 undergraduate majors. We believe every member of our university community can contribute to our ongoing success by striving for the highest level of excellence as we seek breakthrough solutions to mounting environmental, social, economic, and technological challenges in our world.
Job Description
The Department of Earth, Geographic, and Climate Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applications for a full-time, temporary (one year), academic-year Lecturer with a strong commitment to geology-focused pedagogy and undergraduate education to begin on September 1, 2025.
The position requires teaching two to three courses per semester including: Earth Materials (Fall) and Petrology (Spring) and other courses, such as Structural Geology, Geologic Mapping and large-enrollment introductory Geology courses. Many of these courses have lab sections and take advantage of nearby New England geology for lab and weekend field trips. The successful applicant will also demonstrate commitment to participation in additional instructional activities such as undergraduate experiential learning through supervision of independent studies, contributions to co-taught courses, or engagement with student activities and events across the Five Colleges Geology program. While this position is focused on undergraduate teaching and mentorship, the successful applicant is also welcome to participate in graduate education through journal-club seminar(s). Applicants are expected to work collaboratively and effectively to promote teamwork, diversity, equity and inclusiveness.
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)
Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)
- PhD in geology or a related field.
- Past experience as the primary instructor or teaching assistant in undergraduate courses in geology or related fields is required.
- Demonstrated skills in designing inclusive, accessible, and equitable courses.
Work Schedule
Additional Information
- This is a full-time, temporary (one year), academic-year Lecturer position.
Salary Information
Special Instructions to Applicants
Along with your application, please submit a letter of application including a teaching statement (see below), resume, and contact information for three (3) professional references. Apply by June 30, 2025. In order to ensure priority consideration. The search may remain open until a suitable candidate has been identified.
Teaching statement should outline the applicant’s teaching philosophy including approaches that support increased inclusion of groups underrepresented in the Geosciences such as BIPOC students, first-generation students, students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, students with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ students. As part of a commitment to our multicultural community, EGCS seeks an individual with a demonstrated commitment to diversity and one who will understand and embrace university initiatives and aspirations. (https://www.umass.edu/natural-sciences/diversity-equity-and-inclusion/our-commitment-diversity)
The University of Massachusetts Amherst welcomes all qualified applicants and complies with all state and federal anti-discrimination laws.