Non-Tenure-Track Temporary Lecturer

Northern Kentucky University ( NKU) seeks excellence by enriching its educational environment and culture through the diversity of its administration, faculty and staff and by embracing inclusiveness, equity, and global awareness in all dimensions of its work. NKU is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action institution. We encourage applications by members of diverse groups and by persons with a demonstrated commitment to issues of diversity and experience in achieving goals relative to inclusive excellence.

The Department of Physics, Geology, and Engineering Technology at NKU is searching for two lecturers who will be able to teach Geology courses. Additional consideration will be given to candidates who are also able to teach introductory physics courses.

These positions will be primarily teaching introductory Geology and Physics courses. This will be a full-load, meaning 12 hours of teaching per week plus preparation of the courses, correcting homework assignments, exams, and labs. Lecturers should also be available to answer students' questions via e-mail and holding regular office hours.

Candidates must meet the following minimum educational qualifications:
(1) Master's degree
(2) At least 18 credit-hours graduate coursework in geology/physics

Ideally, we are searching for an early career Geo-physicist who is looking for a temporary position to gaining teaching experience.

Required Documents:
Cover letter/letter of application
Curriculum Vitae
Statement of Teaching Philosophy
Transcripts

Names and contact information of 2-3 professional references

Any candidate offered this position will be required to go through a pre-employment criminal background check as mandated by state law.