What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructor of Geology position at Nicholls State University?
Special Instructions
Nicholls State University adheres to the equal opportunity provisions of federal civil rights laws and regulations that are applicable to this agency. Therefore, no one will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin (Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964); sex (Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972); disability (Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; or age (Age Discrimination Act of 1975) in attaining educational goals and objectives and in the administration of personnel policies and procedures. Anyone with questions regarding this policy may contact Alison Hadaway, SHRM-CP, Director of Human Resources at 985-448-4041 / alison.hadaway@nicholls.edu / P.O. Box 2105, Thibodaux, LA 70310. For anyone needing ADA Accommodations, please contact Brian Clausen, Director of Environmental Health & Safety at 985-448-4783 / brian.clausen@nicholls.edu
Position Details
Position Information
Position Title
Instructor of Geology
Position Number
021631
Salary Range
$48,770.00
Position Type
Faculty
Department Information
Ending Effective Date of Temporary Employment
Department
Chemistry & Physical Sciences
Job Duties
Responsibility / Duty
Teach 15 contact hours of general education geology courses per semester, such as physical geology, historical geology, petroleum geology, and coastal geology; demonstrate good teaching skills and the ability to implement sound pedagogy for both in-person and online instruction; plan course material and assignments; establish and fulfill learning objectives and assign grades in accordance with University policy; hold 10 office hours each week, and be generally available to students.
Percentage Of Time
70
Responsibility / Duty
Develop and maintain scholarly or applied research related to coastal issues.
Percentage Of Time
15
Responsibility / Duty
Participate in departmental recruitment and retention efforts; participate in other acts of service to the department, college, university, profession, and community.
Percentage Of Time
15
Posting Detail Information
Minimum Experience Required
Minimum Education Required
Master’s degree in geology or related field
Minimum Licenses Required
Other Minimum Requirements
Test(s) Required
Preferred Education
Preferred Experience
College teaching experience preferred
Preferred Licenses
Other Preferred Requirements
Physical Demands
Employment Year
Academic Year
If Grant Period or Specified Period selected, please specify begin date
If Grant Period or Specified Period selected, please specify end date
Employment Basis
Full-time
Proposed Ending Date (for faculty and grant funded positions)
05/16/2026
Posting Date
02/10/2025
Closing Date
03/02/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
Resume/CV
Cover Letter
Teaching Philosophy
Names and Contact Information for a Minimum of THREE References
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