Respect for Individuals in the Community
Slippery Rock University provides an environment that respects, encourages, and promotes the talents and contributions of all. Slippery Rock University values a community with a shared sense of purpose, where people demonstrate mutual respect and appreciation. Slippery Rock University values diversity that honors and includes all persons regardless of age, creed, disability, ethnic heritage, gender, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status in academic and extracurricular endeavor, in the working environment, and in the daily life of the university community.
Notice of Non-Discrimination
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, religion, age, disability, age/or veteran status in its programs or activities in accordance with Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and University policies.
The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
Human Resources
205 Old Main Building
104 Maltby Avenue
Slippery Rock University
Slippery Rock, PA 16057
724.738.2070
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants are asked to electronically submit a cover letter, a current CV, a well-written teaching philosophy, and a brief research proposal. Please keep your cover letter to no more than two (2) pages, your teaching philosophy to no more than three (3) pages, and your research proposal to no more than (3) pages. The teaching philosophy should focus specifically on your experience or philosophy for teaching geology (broadly defined). A brief research proposal should focus on research work that can be conducted with undergraduates as part of your career development.
Graduate and undergraduate transcripts will be required. Please upload the transcripts under the “Transcript” tab. Official transcripts will be due prior to appointment.
At least three references are required prior to hiring. Please provide the contact information, in particular the phone numbers and email addresses, for at least three references who can speak to the applicant’s ability to teach effectively and conduct research. Recommended candidates will be required to complete criminal background check, including Act 34 Background Check and Act 151 (Child Abuse) Background Check and Federal Criminal (FBI) clearance prior to appointment.
Full consideration will be given to complete applications received by February 13 2026.
