Geography: Assistant Professor - Fall 2027

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Job Summary

Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor of Geography specializing in physical geography. We seek an engaging teacher and active scholar who can contribute to our undergraduate curriculum, with primary responsibility for teaching introductory physical geography courses. Priority reviews of candidates will begin on November 6, but the position will remain open and accepting applications until filled.

The successful candidate will primarily teach courses such as Introduction to Weather and Climate (3hrs) plus Introduction to Weather and Climate Lab (1hr), Introduction to Landforms (3hrs) plus Introduction to Landforms Lab (1hr), Resources, Society, and the Environment (3hrs), as well as Introduction to Human Geography (3hrs), or related offerings. Candidates with expertise in areas such as biogeography, hydrology, geomorphology, environmental hazards, remote sensing, or soil science are encouraged to apply.

GGC emphasizes a student-centered learning environment and applicants should demonstrate a strong commitment to student success.  We are an institution that values and encourages innovative teaching. The candidate selected will be expected to teach lower-division courses as a significant portion of their teaching load each semester.  In addition to teaching, applicants are expected to actively participate in extensive student engagement, and service to the college and community. Advising and mentoring are expected of all faculty.

Responsibilities

Essential Function 1 -
Teach introductory courses in physical geography.

Essential Function 2 -
Develop inclusive, engaging, and student-centered learning experiences

Essential Function 3 -
Incorporate fieldwork, laboratory activities, geospatial technologies, or other experiential learning approaches where appropriate

Essential Function 4 -
Maintain an active program of research

Essential Function 5 -
Advise and mentor undergraduate students

Essential Function 6 -
Contribute to departmental, college and professional service

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Geography, Earth Science, Environmental Science, or a closely related field by the time of appointment
• Demonstrated teaching or research in physical geography
• Evidence of effective teaching, research, and professional engagement

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in one or more areas of physical geography, including weather, geomorphology, hydrology, biogeography, soils, environmental change, natural hazards, or military geography
• Experience teaching remote sensing and/or developing courses in remote sensing
• Experience teaching introductory courses to diverse student populations
• Familiarity with field methods, laboratory instruction, or other geospatial and experiential-learning tools
• A research agenda that complements existing departmental strengths

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Conditions of Employment

Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States and proof of eligibility will be contemporaneously required upon acceptance of an employment offer. Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC). Eligibility of employment is determined by GGC in its sole discretion, and includes but is not limited to confirmation of credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test. 

Offers are subject to the applicable federal laws, state laws, statutes, rules and regulations of this institution, and to the bylaws and policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia Gwinnett College is an equal employment, equal access, and equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Georgia Gwinnett College to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50).

For individuals requiring disability-related accommodations for participation in any event including the application, interview process, or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact HR at (678) 407.5746 or email hr@ggc.edu.

Background Check

• Position of Trust + Education

Other Information

Due to the volume of applications, applicants may not receive a reply from the College unless an applicant is selected for an interview. Review of applications will continue until positions are filled. Georgia is an open records state.

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