Lecturer in Geological and Environmental Sciences

Appalachian State University is seeking a non-tenure-track Lecturer in Geological and Environmental Sciences, starting August 1, 2025. Candidates must have an M.S. in geology or a related field and experience teaching geology and environmental science. The position includes teaching introductory and intermediate courses. The university is located in Boone, NC, and the role is full-time with competitive salary based on qualifications.
Lecturer in Geological and Environmental Sciences

Tenure Status: Non-Tenure Track

Department: Geological and Environmental Sciences -
250350

Minimum Qualifications

The Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences at
Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina invites
applications for a non-tenure-track, nine-month faculty position at
the rank of Lecturer beginning 01 August, 2025.

The requirements for the position are a M.S. in geology,
environmental science or a related field.

Areas of Interest (No Minimum Level Required)

We seek a geoscientist and/or environmental scientist with
experience in teaching introductory and intermediate-level geology
and/or environmental science lectures and laboratories.

License/Certification Required

N/A

Description of the Department or Unit

The Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences at
Appalachian State University is undergraduate-only with 20 faculty
members and more than 285 students majoring in our geology and
environmental science degree tracks. The department and the College
of Arts and Sciences possess an array of analytical and field
equipment that supports the research of 14 tenure-track faculty.
More information about the department is available on our website
(earth.appstate.edu). Appalachian State is a comprehensive
university located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North
Carolina and is a member of the University of North Carolina
System.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Teaching duties may include a mix of introductory general education
geology courses, and sophomore-level "gateway into the GES major"
courses depending on qualifications and department needs.

Introductory courses may include lectures and labs for: GES1101 -
Introduction to Physical Geology, GES1102 - Introduction to
Historical Geology, GES1103 - Environmental Change, Hazards and
Resources, GES1104 - Water: Mountains to Sea, and/or GES1105 -
Oceanography.

Sophomore-level courses may include: GES2250 - Evolution of the
Earth, GES2750 - Careers in Earth and Environmental Science,
GES2751 - Geology Field Methods I, and GES2752 - Environmental
Science Field Methods.

Proposed Date of Hire: 08/01/2025

Suggested Salary Range: Salary is competitive and
commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Evaluation of Applications Begins: 04/07/2025

To apply, visit https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/49801

Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal
Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in
access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect
to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis
of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and
expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status,
genetic information or sexual orientation.

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