Assistant Professor - Limited Term
Assistant Professor - Limited Term
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About the Faculty of Science and Technology
The Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences Faculty of Science and Technology at Mount Royal University invites applications for a limitedterm 9month) position that will commence August 15 2025 at the Rank of Assistant Professor.
Mount Royals Faculty of Science and Technology offers Bachelors Degrees in Biology Chemistry Computer Science Computer Information Systems Data Science Environmental Science Geology and General Science which allow students to prepare for a variety of exciting careers in science and technology by not only teaching them the basics of science but also how to be flexible and innovative problemsolvers.
Faculty members in the Faculty of Science and Technology also support the delivery of the liberal education component of all Mount Royal University undergraduate degree programs by teaching courses in General Education (GNED) ClusterOne: Numeracy and Scientific Literacy. In foundation level GNED courses students explore predisciplinary themes and subjects and are exposed to a range of academic disciplines while developing key undergraduate intellectual capacities.
The Department Earth and Environmental Sciences offers a Bachelor of Science Major in Geology Bachelor of Science Major in Environmental Science as well as minors in Geology and Geography and a PostBaccalaureate Certificate in Spatial Data Science
About the Role
The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences invites applications for a limitedterm position at the rank of Assistant Professor to support the Geology Major program
The successful candidate will demonstrate a primary commitment to scholarly informed undergraduate teaching. The focus for the position will be on teaching existing courses in hardrock geology within the Geology Major. The ability to involve/supervise undergraduate students in research is considered an asset. Priority will be given to applicants who can teach at least 8 of the following courses:
GEOL 1101 The Dynamic Earth
GEOL 1103 Earth Through Time
GEOL 1109 Introduction to Geology
GEOL 2105 Structural Geology
GEOL 2111 Crystallography and Optical Mineralogy
GEOL 3103 Igneous Petrology
GEOL 3111 Metamorphic Petrology
GEOL 3113 Geochemistry
GEOL 4300 Advanced Geological Field Methods
GEOL 4601 Plate Tectonic Regimes
Details on these courses can be found in the MRUAcademic Calendar successful candidate for this position will hold a PhD in Geology (or be nearing completion) or a closely related field with a strong theoretical foundation in two or more of the following: mineralogy igneous petrology metamorphic petrology structural geology geochemistry and economic geology. In cases where the doctorate is in a related field it is the candidates responsibility to demonstrate sufficient expertise. Academic experience and relevant industry experience will be considered significant assets for the position.
New faculty are hired into one of two work patterns. The teaching/ scholarship/ service pattern (TSS) focuses on teaching with the requirement that the faculty member be involved in a research program as well as service to the Mount Royal community. The teaching/ service pattern (TS) focuses on teaching and service only. The successful candidate for this role will be hired into the teaching/ scholarship/ service pattern (TS).
For further information contact Dr. Michelle DeWolfe Chair Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at .
Closing Date: May 9 2025
A complete dossier should be submitted online including
cover letter;
curriculum vitae;
teaching dossier that includes a statement of teaching philosophy evidence of teaching effectiveness;
an inclusion diversity equity and accessibility (IDEA) statement that highlights ways you strive to advance these ideals in your classroom or in your work more broadly;
a research statement that includes a brief outline of your research/scholarship interests and plans for future work at a studentfocused undergraduate university (i.e. Mount Royal University);
and the names and contact information for three referees.
Please provide all documents in a single PDF document titled (e.g. DeWolfe M. .
Employment Type
Temp
