What are the responsibilities and job description for the Visiting Assistant Professor in Geography position at Mount Holyoke College?
Job no:
R-0000001900
Position Title:
Visiting Assistant Professor in Geography
Work Type:
Faculty
Full time
In-Person
Start Date:
07/01/2025
Job Description:
Visiting Assistant Professor in Geography (one-year position) to begin Fall 2025.
The Department of Geology and Geography at Mount Holyoke College invites applications for a one-year position at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor in Geography, to begin July 1, 2025. We are searching for a human geographer who will teach undergraduate general education and upper-level human geography courses, including political geography. The teaching load is 3/2.
The successful candidate will have experience in accessible and inclusive pedagogy, experience mentoring students who are broadly diverse with regard to race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, gender, nationality, sexual orientation, and religion, and a demonstrated commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.
A completed application should include a cover letter addressing your interest in Mount Holyoke College, CV, and a statement concerning your teaching philosophy and experience. A Ph.D. or A.B.D. is required. Review of applications will begin February 28 and continue until the position is filled.
Background Checks:
Mount Holyoke College is committed to providing a safe and secure environment, supported by qualified employees that will allow all of its students, faculty, staff and those associated with them to successfully carry out the mission of the college. As a condition of employment, the College will conduct appropriate background checks for all new hires. Mount Holyoke has designated the Office of Human Resources as the office responsible for ensuring that background checks (CORI, SORI, Credit History, & Driver Credential) are completed and utilized in the hiring process and Five College Office of Compliance and Risk Management as the office responsible for facilitating background checks as articulated in this policy.
Special Instructions for Applicants:
Apply online; application materials must include:
R-0000001900
Position Title:
Visiting Assistant Professor in Geography
Work Type:
Faculty
Full time
In-Person
Start Date:
07/01/2025
Job Description:
Visiting Assistant Professor in Geography (one-year position) to begin Fall 2025.
The Department of Geology and Geography at Mount Holyoke College invites applications for a one-year position at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor in Geography, to begin July 1, 2025. We are searching for a human geographer who will teach undergraduate general education and upper-level human geography courses, including political geography. The teaching load is 3/2.
The successful candidate will have experience in accessible and inclusive pedagogy, experience mentoring students who are broadly diverse with regard to race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, gender, nationality, sexual orientation, and religion, and a demonstrated commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.
A completed application should include a cover letter addressing your interest in Mount Holyoke College, CV, and a statement concerning your teaching philosophy and experience. A Ph.D. or A.B.D. is required. Review of applications will begin February 28 and continue until the position is filled.
Background Checks:
Mount Holyoke College is committed to providing a safe and secure environment, supported by qualified employees that will allow all of its students, faculty, staff and those associated with them to successfully carry out the mission of the college. As a condition of employment, the College will conduct appropriate background checks for all new hires. Mount Holyoke has designated the Office of Human Resources as the office responsible for ensuring that background checks (CORI, SORI, Credit History, & Driver Credential) are completed and utilized in the hiring process and Five College Office of Compliance and Risk Management as the office responsible for facilitating background checks as articulated in this policy.
Special Instructions for Applicants:
Apply online; application materials must include:
- A cover letter summarizing interests and qualifications
- A complete resume or curriculum vitae
- For faculty positions, statements on mentoring, teaching, and research will also be required.
