Assistant Professor of Geology and Environmental Geosciences

Assistant Professor of Geology and Environmental Geosciences
Lafayette College: Faculty Positions: Geology and Environmental
Geosciences

Location: Lafayette College, Easton, PA
Open Date: Jul 10, 2026

Description
The
Department of Geology & Environmental Geosciences at Lafayette College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position
beginning July 1, 2027. We seek a teacher-scholar geologist with expertise in tectonics, structural geology, or closely related fields (e.g.
geophysics, seismology, etc.) who would create innovative, field-based teaching and research opportunities for undergraduate students. The
successful candidate will teach across the curriculum, including developing an introductory-level geology course and upper-level geology
courses in structural geology and other areas of their expertise. The teaching load is four courses per year in the first year, and five
courses per year thereafter. Applicants must have a strong interest in teaching undergraduates, a record of scholarly productivity, and
plans for establishing and maintaining an active research program.

The Department of Geology & Environmental
Geosciences is interested in building a culturally diverse intellectual community and strongly encourages candidates from diverse
backgrounds and with interest in and/or experience working in collaborative interdisciplinary settings to apply.

Located in the
Lehigh Valley in eastern Pennsylvania, 70 miles from both New York City and Philadelphia, Lafayette College is a small, private,
undergraduate-only liberal arts and engineering institution with significant resources to support faculty members in their teaching and
scholarship. The College is committed to fostering a learning community grounded in mutual respect, collaboration, and intellectual
engagement. In keeping with its mission, Lafayette provides an educational environment that promotes critical inquiry, personal growth, and
responsible citizenship. Faculty, students, and staff share responsibility for creating, maintaining, and developing a learning environment
in which difference is valued, equity is sought, and inclusiveness is practiced. Lafayette is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes
applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Qualifications
Applicants must have a Ph.D. in a relevant field or
plans to complete all requirements for a Ph.D. prior to August 15, 2027. Research experience beyond graduate work is preferred and
experience teaching undergraduates is a plus.

Application Instructions
Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum
vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy and interests, a statement of scholarly interests, graduate and undergraduate transcripts, and
three confidential letters of reference via Interfolio at the link below. Within the submitted materials, candidates should address how
their teaching, scholarship, and/or service will support Lafayette's mission and
values, with specific reference to our commitments to creating a vibrant, diverse, and inclusive community.

https://apply.interfolio.com/189036

Please direct any questions to the search committee chair, Professor David
Sunderlin, at sunderld@lafayette.edu.

For more information and to apply, visit
https://apply.interfolio.com/189036

Lafayette College does not discriminate, or
permit discrimination, on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, disability, religion, age, military or veteran status, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or familial status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other characteristic
protected by law in any educational programs and activities it operates, including admissions or employment, as required by Title IX of the
Educational Amendments of 1972 (which requires that the College not discriminate on the basis of sex); the Americans with Disabilities Act
of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (which require that the College not discriminate on the basis of disability);
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (which requires that the College not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national origin);
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (which requires that the College not discriminate in employment on the basis of race,
color, religion, sex, or national origin); the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (which requires that the College not discriminate on
the basis of age); and other applicable laws and College policies. Individuals may report concerns or questions
to the Director of Educational Equity/Title IX Coordinator. Copies of relevant policies and procedures can be found at https://sash.lafayette.edu/policies-laws/.

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