Address
Form of workJob Family Group:
Faculty
Time Type:
Full time
Department/Office:
Geosciences (Ben Surpless)
Exemption Status:
United States of America (Exempt)
Job Description:
Trinity University seeks applications for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor (VAP) in the Department of Earth and Environmental Geosciences. The VAP will teach introductory courses such as Earth's Environmental Systems and/or Oceanography that serve both intended Earth and Environmental Geosciences and Environmental Studies majors and students taking the course to satisfy a Pathways (general-education) requirement. In addition, the VAP may teach core courses such as Solid Earth Processes.
BACKGROUND
Trinity University is a secular, independent, private institution. Both the Department of Geosciences and the University value and safeguard academic freedom for faculty in their teaching and scholarship. Trinity is committed to engaging in practices that ensure a welcoming, inclusive campus and community of learning for all students, faculty, and staff.
Trinity is a primarily undergraduate institution that offers high-quality science, liberal arts, and pre-professional programs to approximately 2500 undergraduate students from the U.S. and many foreign countries. The attractive campus overlooks downtown San Antonio, a city rich in heritage and ethnic diversity. Additional information about Trinity and San Antonio can be found in this Resource Guide. The Geosciences Department, housed in the Center for Sciences and Innovation, has granted degrees for over 50 years and is a member of the Keck Geology Consortium.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The candidate will:
• Teach a total of nine contact hours per semester (the equivalent of 6 courses per academic year) to support the curricular needs of the department and the Pathways general education curriculum.
The ideal candidate will have:
• Evidence of teaching excellence at the undergraduate level; and
• Demonstrated commitment to Trinity's value of intentional inclusion.
APPOINTMENT DETAILS
This position will be a two-semester appointment beginning in August 1, 2024, and will be
non-renewable.
EDUCATION
Required:
An earned Doctorate in the geosciences by August 1, 2024
ATTENDANCE
Maintaining and satisfying minimum attendance requirements is an essential function of this position. All employees in this job classification are required to satisfy this requirement. This job classification may not include "light duty" work or allow unpredictable or unrestricted absences. On-site attendance required.
HOW TO APPLY
When starting the application, select "Apply Manually." Only complete fields with a red asterisk, which are required. In the "My Experience" section, you do not need to complete the "Work Experience," "Education," "Certifications," or "Languages" fields.
In the "Application Documents" field, upload the following, each as a separate pdf file (note: a maximum of five (5) files can be uploaded):
• a single file containing a cover letter (1-2 pages, single-spaced), a curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for three professional references;
• a file with a statement of undergraduate teaching experience and philosophy;
• a file with documentation of teaching effectiveness; and
• a file with a 250-500 word diversity statement responding to the prompt, "Trinity University is committed to the value of intentional inclusion. Describe your past efforts as well as your future plans to advance diversity, equity and inclusion in your teaching."
Application deadline: February 26, 2024
CONTACT INFORMATION
Questions about the search can be directed to Dr. Benjamin Surpless [geossearch@trinity.edu], Search Committee Chair, Department of Earth and Environmental Geosciences
Please ensure that all required documents are uploaded prior to submitting an application. If you have revisions needed to an application already submitted or need help submitting an application, please contact Human Resources at 210-999-7507 or email humanresources@trinity.edu.
Faculty
Time Type:
Full time
Department/Office:
Geosciences (Ben Surpless)
Exemption Status:
United States of America (Exempt)
Job Description:
Trinity University seeks applications for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor (VAP) in the Department of Earth and Environmental Geosciences. The VAP will teach introductory courses such as Earth's Environmental Systems and/or Oceanography that serve both intended Earth and Environmental Geosciences and Environmental Studies majors and students taking the course to satisfy a Pathways (general-education) requirement. In addition, the VAP may teach core courses such as Solid Earth Processes.
BACKGROUND
Trinity University is a secular, independent, private institution. Both the Department of Geosciences and the University value and safeguard academic freedom for faculty in their teaching and scholarship. Trinity is committed to engaging in practices that ensure a welcoming, inclusive campus and community of learning for all students, faculty, and staff.
Trinity is a primarily undergraduate institution that offers high-quality science, liberal arts, and pre-professional programs to approximately 2500 undergraduate students from the U.S. and many foreign countries. The attractive campus overlooks downtown San Antonio, a city rich in heritage and ethnic diversity. Additional information about Trinity and San Antonio can be found in this Resource Guide. The Geosciences Department, housed in the Center for Sciences and Innovation, has granted degrees for over 50 years and is a member of the Keck Geology Consortium.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The candidate will:
• Teach a total of nine contact hours per semester (the equivalent of 6 courses per academic year) to support the curricular needs of the department and the Pathways general education curriculum.
The ideal candidate will have:
• Evidence of teaching excellence at the undergraduate level; and
• Demonstrated commitment to Trinity's value of intentional inclusion.
APPOINTMENT DETAILS
This position will be a two-semester appointment beginning in August 1, 2024, and will be
non-renewable.
EDUCATION
Required:
An earned Doctorate in the geosciences by August 1, 2024
ATTENDANCE
Maintaining and satisfying minimum attendance requirements is an essential function of this position. All employees in this job classification are required to satisfy this requirement. This job classification may not include "light duty" work or allow unpredictable or unrestricted absences. On-site attendance required.
HOW TO APPLY
When starting the application, select "Apply Manually." Only complete fields with a red asterisk, which are required. In the "My Experience" section, you do not need to complete the "Work Experience," "Education," "Certifications," or "Languages" fields.
In the "Application Documents" field, upload the following, each as a separate pdf file (note: a maximum of five (5) files can be uploaded):
• a single file containing a cover letter (1-2 pages, single-spaced), a curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for three professional references;
• a file with a statement of undergraduate teaching experience and philosophy;
• a file with documentation of teaching effectiveness; and
• a file with a 250-500 word diversity statement responding to the prompt, "Trinity University is committed to the value of intentional inclusion. Describe your past efforts as well as your future plans to advance diversity, equity and inclusion in your teaching."
Application deadline: February 26, 2024
CONTACT INFORMATION
Questions about the search can be directed to Dr. Benjamin Surpless [geossearch@trinity.edu], Search Committee Chair, Department of Earth and Environmental Geosciences
Please ensure that all required documents are uploaded prior to submitting an application. If you have revisions needed to an application already submitted or need help submitting an application, please contact Human Resources at 210-999-7507 or email humanresources@trinity.edu.
