Description

Gustavus Adolphus College invites applications for a tenure-track position of Assistant Professor in the Department of Environment, Geography, and Earth Sciences to begin August 15, 2027.

Employment Type: Full-Time (1.0 FTE), Benefits-Eligible; Exempt (Salaried)

Requirements

Required Qualifications: 

•  PhD in Geography (or a related field); we will consider candidates who have achieved ABD status and who will complete their degree by September 30, 2027
•  Expertise in GIS
•  Ability to teach courses in GIS (using ArcGIS Pro) and a course in health geography
•  Active research agenda in geography or related field

Preferred Qualifications: 

•  Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching
•  Active research agenda in GIS and global health
•  Evidence of a commitment to undergraduate student advising
•  Demonstrated commitment to supporting students from varied backgrounds and identities

Things you will do:

Gustavus faculty teach, advise, conduct research, and serve the college and department.

• Teach a 6-course equivalent each academic year. In their first year, the successful candidate will receive a reduced teaching assignment of five courses, plus one fully-compensated course release. Courses may be different sections of the same course within a semester. Primary teaching responsibilities will include introductory and advanced geospatial courses, a course in health geography, and contributions to general education.
• Help cultivate a welcoming community where everyone feels a sense of belonging. We strive to foster an environment where people can be themselves, build community, learn, and grow. 
• Elevate your teaching by joining a teaching circle, participating in workshops, applying for an internal teaching development grant, and engaging in conversations about teaching with colleagues across campus.
• Advance your scholarship by working with undergraduate research assistants, joining a writing retreat, applying for an internal grant, receiving travel funds to present at conferences, receiving help applying for external grants, and making use of our research facilities.
• Develop professional skills by participating in faculty meetings and committees, attending faculty development days, and taking advantage of the College’s membership to the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity (NCFDD).

How to apply: 

Visit https://gustavus.edu/jobs/ and complete the online application. The documents that must be uploaded include the following:

•  Letter of application that addresses the required and preferred position qualifications
•  Curriculum vitae
•  A brief (one page) statement of your teaching philosophy and practices
•  A brief (one page) statement of research areas and future research directions
•  A brief (one page) statement of ways in which you cultivate a welcoming community through teaching, scholarship, service, and/or advising/mentoring
•  Graduate transcripts (scanned copies acceptable)
•  The names and contact information for three professional references (at least one must be able to address teaching experience and teaching effectiveness; please indicate the teaching reference in your letter of application). Please do not ask references to submit letters of recommendation; the committee will conduct reference checks by phone.

For full consideration, applications must be received by Monday, September 14, 2026. While applications may be accepted after this date, it is not guaranteed that they will be considered. At this time, please only upload the required documents listed above; finalists may be asked to submit additional materials. Incomplete applications will not be considered by the search committee.

Things you’ll like: 

Based on data from AAUP (American Association of University Professors) and CUPA (College and University Professional Association), we offer a competitive starting salary range of $66,000 to $72,000 for a 9-month academic year. Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as experience, training, certifications/licensure, market factors, departmental budgets, and responsibility. In addition, Gustavus provides comprehensive benefits designed to support your personal and financial well-being, including:

•  Medical insurance (which includes access to Nice Healthcare) as well as dental, vision, and life insurance
•  Workplace accommodations for physical or mental health concerns
•  Access to mental health apps
•  Onsite health services
•  Free parking, exercise classes, use of library and athletic facilities
•  Paid parental leave (after one year of employment)
•  Employer contribution to retirement savings plan (after one year of employment)
•  Tuition scholarships for dependents
•  Tuition benefit plan for employees and spouse

Institution Information: Gustavus Adolphus College is one of the nation’s leading private liberal arts colleges serving 2,000 students, where faculty help equip students to lead purposeful lives and to act on the great challenges of our time. The College aspires to be a community of persons from diverse backgrounds who respect and affirm the dignity of all people. Gustavus is located on a scenic 340-acre hill in St. Peter, Minnesota, and within a short drive to the Minneapolis/Saint Paul and Mankato metro areas. Learn more at https://gustavus.edu/provost/newfaculty/. 

Gustavus Adolphus College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, disability, religion, age, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its education or employment programs or activities.

Department Information: The Department of Environment, Geography, and Earth Sciences (EGE) is a transdisciplinary community of learners engaged with the challenges of living on a changing planet Earth. EGE brings together the traditional disciplines of Geography and Geology with the interdisciplinary field of Environmental Studies into a single, interdisciplinary department that seeks to understand our planetary home from a variety of perspectives. Students in the department may seek majors/minors in Environmental Studies (ENV), Geography (GEG), or Geology (GEO), and EGE faculty may be fully or jointly appointed in the department. For more information about the department, its faculty, students, and courses, please see the department website at https://gustavus.edu/ege/.

The Public Health Program focuses on addressing challenges that impact the health status of communities and individuals such as accessing health care, tools for controlling infectious diseases, environmental health, substance abuse and violence, and more. The program prepares Gusties to advocate for public health initiatives in a wide range of professional fields at the global, state, and county levels, or to work in nonprofit leadership, healthcare, and business. For more information about the program, its faculty, students, and courses, please see the program website at https://gustavus.edu/academics/departments/public-health.

NOTE: Candidates will not be compensated for materials prepared as part of the interview process, and the College will not retain the materials for its own use.