Geosciences (Distance Education), Full-Time Lecturer, Faculty

Middle Tennessee State University is seeking a full-time lecturer for the Geosciences department to teach online courses in earth science, environmental science, and physical geography. This temporary position requires a master's degree and is focused solely on teaching, with no research obligations. The candidate must reside in Tennessee and be available for online instruction and office hours. The appointment starts on August 1, 2025, and may be renewed annually.
Job Title

Geosciences (Distance Education), Full-Time Lecturer, Faculty

Department

Geosciences
University Expectation

MTSU seeks candidates committed to innovative teaching and meaningful service. We also seek to attract culturally and academically diverse faculty who value working with diverse students.
Salary

The salary is commensurate with education and experience.
Job Summary/Basic Function

The Department of Geosciences at Middle Tennessee State University invites applicants for a full-time, temporary (non-tenurable) distance education faculty position (#355160) at the rank of lecturer. This is a one-year temporary appointment. The contract may be renewed annually based on available funding, demonstrated need, and satisfactory performance as assessed by annual evaluations. The start date for the appointment is August 1, 2025.

The successful candidate will be expected to provide online instruction for lower division introductory lectures and labs in earth science, environmental science, and physical geography as needed to satisfy a full-time teaching workload. This position will be 100% teaching with no obligation for research or service. The position requires the online lecturer to regularly and predictably be available to online students both in class and office hours. The posted online office hours should be the same number of hours as required of FTTs teaching on-campus courses. The person hired must be a resident of Tennessee and will be required to meet occasionally with the chair of the department or MTSU administration as requested. Travel expenses are the responsibility of the faculty member. Prior to beginning the teaching of online courses, the faculty must receive the appropriate online training and certification to teach MTSU online classes.
Required Education

A master's degree in geosciences or a closely related field is required by the appointment date.
Other Desirables

Applicants with previous college-level teaching experience and evidence of teaching excellence will receive special consideration.
Documents Needed to Apply

To successfully apply, applicants must include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, and a statement of teaching philosophy.
Special Instruction to Applicants

For more information about serving as a faculty member at Middle Tennessee State University, please visit our faculty recruitment webpage at https://mtsu.edu/facultyrecruitment/.

If you need help applying, please contact Mitzi Dunkley, Faculty Recruitment Specialist, at (615) 898-5128. If you have position-specific questions, please contact Jeremy Aber at Jeremy.Aber@mtsu.edu.

MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:
• Sick Leave
• Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty
• 13 paid University holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Retirement plans
• Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
• Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents
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MTSU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer that values diversity in all its forms. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at https://w1.mtsu.edu/police/annual-security-report.php or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at (615) 898-2424.

MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus.

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered.

For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU,
please call 615-898-2929 or email emp@mtsu.edu.

Application Review Date: 06/12/2025