Tufts University

Part-time Lecturer in Sedimentology/Stratigraphy

Location
Medford, MA
Pay
Not disclosed
Type
Part-time · In-Person
Posted
October 24, 2026

About this position

Position Title: Part-time Lecturer in Sedimentology/Stratigraphy Department: Earth & Climate Sciences Position Type: Faculty Qualifications: Candidates should have a Ph. D. or advanced doctoral training in geology or a related discipline. Prior teaching experience preferred. Application Instructions: All applications are submitted via Interfolio at apply.interfolio.com/196324 . Please submit the following: 1) a cover letter, 2) a curriculum vitae, 3) the names, phone numbers, and email addresses of three references, and 4) a brief statement (<1 page) of teaching philosophy. For questions about this position, please contact Assistant Professor Athena Eyster (athena.eyster@tufts.edu) Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. All offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a background check. Description: The Department of Earth & Climate Sciences at Tufts University is seeking a part-time Lecturer to teach "Sedimentology/Stratigraphy" (ECS-0042) in Spring 2027. This course aims to help students develop an understanding of the processes responsible for the generation, transport, deposition and preservation of sediments across a range of spatial and temporal scales. Themes include the response of modern sedimentary systems to natural and anthropogenically induced disturbances and use of stratigraphic interpretations to provide insights on the evolution of Earth's environments to their present-day habitable state. Each week, the course involves two 75-minute lecture periods and a 3-hour lab in which students gain hands-on experience through examination and interpretation of samples, datasets, and via field trips. Full course materials are available for the instructor to use, though there is also flexibility to modify content and materials based on the instructor's interests. The course will enroll approximately 5-10 undergraduate students. The course runs January 20th- May 3rd 2027, with an exam during the final exam period (May 7-14th). It is currently scheduled to meet on Tuesdays from 12:00-4:20 pm for a combined lecture/lab session, with the second lecture period on Thursdays from 12:00-1:15 pm, although there may be some scheduling flexibility based on candidate availability. In addition, the instructor is expected to hold one weekly session of office hours. EEO Statement: Tufts University, founded in 1852, prioritizes quality teaching, highly competitive basic and applied research, and a commitment to active citizenship locally, regionally, and globally. Tufts University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. See the University's Non-Discrimination statement and policy here https://oeo.tufts.edu/policies-procedures/non-discrimination/. If you are an applicant with a disability who is unable to use our online tools to search and apply for jobs, please contact us by calling the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO) at 617-627-3298 or at oeo@tufts.edu. Applicants can learn more about requesting reasonable accommodations at https://oeo.tufts.edu/

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