Full Time Faculty - Earth Science (Tenure Track, Fall 2026)
Full Time Faculty - Earth Science (Tenure Track, Fall 2026)
Full Time Faculty - Earth Science (Tenure Track, Fall 2026)
The College of DuPage is a comprehensive community college located 27 miles west of downtown Chicago, vitally connected to our local area for over 50 years. We prepare students for a lifelong passion for learning on our 273-acre campus which is home to nine associate degrees and a wide variety of professional and technical certificates. Many of these credentials prepare students to seamlessly articulate into the baccalaureate programs of our higher education partner institutions.
College of DuPage is committed to student success and values an inclusive and welcoming community environment. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workforce. Our connection to the larger metropolitan area is essential to our success and provides a wealth of diverse cultural and recreational opportunities.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
College of DuPage seeks a full-time, tenure track faculty member to teach Earth Science courses starting in August 2026.
Candidates should have a strong background in meteorology and be prepared to teach a variety of courses such as introductory meteorology, introductory and advanced forecasting, severe weather, and aviation meteorology. There may also be opportunities to teach oceanography courses (dependent on candidate background). Preference will be given to candidates with experience using COD's NEXLAB website and products, proficiency in programming with Python, and/or experience leading storm chasing field studies courses.
We are actively seeking innovative, collaborative colleagues who regularly examine their pedagogy and practices in order to foster more equitable, accessible, and inclusive student learning.
Faculty duties include classroom instruction, assessment, curriculum development, advising students, professional inquiry, committee work and engaging with instructional technology.
Teaching assignments may include various delivery modes, such as face-to-face, on-line, hybrid and/or blended formats during days, evenings and weekends. Faculty positions may not be fully remote.
Qualifications:
- A master's degree in the discipline or related discipline to be taught; or, a master's degree plus 18 graduate hours in the discipline to be taught. Additionally, faculty should have evidence of graduate-level coursework (or significant professional experience) relating directly to the content being taught in the specific course or subfield.
- Teaching experience in Higher Education required.
Competitive starting salaries are dependent on education and experience. College of DuPage also offers a generous benefits plan.
To apply please submit your electronic application, unofficial transcripts, current curriculum vita, a cover letter including a list of three references, and a Teaching Statement. Applications accepted until 11:59 p.m. CST, Sunday, January 11th, 2026.
The Teaching Statement must include the candidate's anticipated contributions to College of DuPage related to academic quality and student success and meet a 2-page limit.
A teaching demonstration will be required at interview.
Foreign Transcripts: Transcripts issued outside the United States require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA.
This position requires a pre-employment background and drug screen. The College of DuPage does not sponsor employment.
College of DuPage is an equal opportunity employer. The College of DuPage is committed to recruiting and retaining high performing talent to our institution, continuing our tradition of excellence. We encourage all people across the broad spectrum of those communities we serve to explore and apply for positions at COD for which they believe they are qualified.
College of DuPage does not discriminate against individuals in employment opportunities, programs and/or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, veterans' status, marital status, disability, military status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or on any other basis protected by law.
To apply, visit https://cod.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/4/home/requisition/2744?c=cod
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