Description

The Department of Chemistry and Geosciences seek applicants for a tenure-track faculty position beginning August 1, 2026.  The selected candidate will be responsible for teaching undergraduate-level courses, maintaining scholarly productivity, and participating in service to contribute to the department and broader university and surrounding communities. 

The Department of Chemistry and Geosciences offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Geosciences with options in Geography, Geology, Environmental Sustainability, Environmental and Climate Sciences, Geospatial Technologies and Urban Planning, and Natural Hazards Management.  The Environmental Geosciences program offers a student-centered learning environment with emphasis on experiential learning.  The department seeks a dynamic and innovative faculty member to join our interdisciplinary team.  For more information on the program visit https://www.valdosta.edu/chemistry-geosciences/geosciences/.  

Application materials should include: 

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of teaching philosophy and experience that describes how you will incorporate student-centered, active learning, and/or inquiry-based approaches to your teaching
• Statement of current and future research that describes research goals, projects that will engage undergraduate students, and anticipated equipment needs
• Transcripts (unofficial)
• Names and contact information for at least three professional references (including phone numbers and email addresses)

Online application is required. For full consideration completed applications must be submitted by February 23, 2026.  For more information contact Dr. Toluwalope Salami, Interim Department Head of Chemistry and Geosciences, via email at tosalami@valdota.edu.  

RESPONSIBILITIES

Teaching up to twelve contact hours per semester (Fall and Spring) at the undergraduate level in areas including, but not limited to, introductory and upper-level courses in Environmental Sustainability and Science, and the candidate’s area of expertise; conduct impactful research in sustainability, contributing to peer-reviewed journals and conferences; mentoring undergraduate students; participate in curriculum development and assessment to enhance environmental sustainability education; and participating in service to contribute to the department and broader university and surrounding communities.

Valdosta State University, founded in 1906, is a comprehensive university with a student enrollment of approximately 10,200. The city of Valdosta is located just north of the Florida state line on Interstate 75, is served by a regional airport, and is within a two-hour drive of Jacksonville and Tallahassee, Florida. For more information, visit https://www.valdosta.edu, and for more information about the https://www.valdostachamber.com.    

Valdosta State University is an equal opportunity educational institution. It is not the intent of the institution to discriminate against any applicant for admission, or any student or employee of the institution based on the age, sex, race, religion, color, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation of the individual.

USG Core Values Statement 

The University System of Georgia is comprised of 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values are the foundation for all we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.    

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression, as stated in Board Policy 6.5, Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom, which can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.  

Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Doctoral degree in Environmental Sustainability, Environmental Science/Studies, Resource Management, Geography, Urban Planning, or a closely related field at the time of appointment
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and learning, as well as scholarship, appropriate to the applicant’s career stage
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work within an interdisciplinary environment
   

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to teach Environmental Geosciences courses in the other degree options (Geography, Geology, Environmental and Climate Sciences; Geospatial Technologies and Urban Planning, and Environmental Hazards Management) beyond the Environmental Sustainability option.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative setting
• A record of mentoring students 
• Ability to obtain external funding