Description
The University of South Alabama Department of Earth Sciences is seeking applicants for a full-time (9-month) non-tenure-track Instructor position in Physical Geography, starting August 15, 2026. Qualifications include a Master's Degree or Ph.D. in Geography with 18 graduate credit hours in the discipline. Teaching experience in undergraduate labs or courses is required. The candidate will be responsible for managing Physical Geography labs and may also teach a physical geography lecture or an introductory GIS course based on Department need. Summer teaching opportunities may be available based on Department need. The successful candidate must be able to work legally in the United States.
To apply, send a cover letter of interest, current curriculum vitae, and a one-page statement regarding teaching philosophy to the Search Committee Chairperson, Dr. Steven Schultze, at the following email address: schultze@southalabama.edu. Applicants selected for an on-campus interview will arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent by their recommenders to Dr. Schultze at the same email address listed above. Official transcripts will only be requested from candidates who are invited for an on-campus interview.
Review of applications will begin on May 15th, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.
The University of South Alabama is located on a suburban campus in the city of Mobile, Alabama. The university features a highly diverse population of approximately 14,000 students. Mobile is a growing city of nearly 200,000 with a metro area of more than 600,000 people when including neighboring Baldwin County across the Mobile Bay. The city features an excellent food and music scene along with numerous recreation opportunities. Come work in a positive work environment with a diverse, dynamic, and amazing group of faculty and students!
The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression), religion, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis.
More details are available at
http://www.southalabama.edu/departments/academicaffairs/facultyposition.html
Requirements
Qualifications include a Master's Degree or Ph.D. in Geography with 18 graduate credit hours in the discipline. Teaching experience in undergraduate labs or courses is required.
