Job Description

This job is part of a cluster of positions with which Ohio Wesleyan seeks to further diversify its curriculum and faculty. This faculty cohort will join an educational community that values equity and interdisciplinarity and fosters close working relationships with students through our signature program in experiential learning, The OWU Connection . Incoming faculty will be provided with mentoring, professional development funds, and opportunities to connect with faculty across the Ohio 5 and GLCA consortia.  For more information about the cluster, please visit . For more information about Academic Affairs and its commitment to DEI, please visit .

Responsibilities

• Teaching three courses per semester, including ENVS 111, a broad introductory earth science course
• Developing new courses drawing on the candidate’s expertise in soils, hydrology, and/or environmental management that are interdisciplinary, flexible, and DEI-focused (e.g.,I ndigenous and Western Science: Water, Soil and Environment, or The Mississippi River Watershed: Past and Present)
• Engaging in a consistent and focused line of earth science research that involves undergraduate students
• Integrating aspects of the OWU Connection, which includes travel learning, student research, internships, and service learning into the candidate’s research and teaching activities
• Advising students in their academic journey
• Providing service to the department, university, and profession

Minimum Qualifications

• The successful candidate must have a Ph.D., or be on track to complete their Ph.D., by August 1, 2025, in an earth science-related field, such as geography, geoscience, soil science, or hydrology. 
• Proven record of successful teaching experience and an active research agenda.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as the Instructor of Record for an undergraduate earth science course
• Experience mentoring undergraduate students in research experiences 

About

OHIO WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY ( is a private liberal arts college located 20 miles north of Columbus in Delaware, Ohio. OWU is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment and welcomes applications from all. OWU celebrates diversity and does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, religion, color, culture, national origin, sex and/or sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, economic barriers, or any other legally protected factor. OWU is an equal opportunity institution and has a strong commitment to supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion. Qualified individuals will not be disadvantaged based on being unemployed.

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Job Tags

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