Rate My Professor Matthew Weiler

Matthew Weiler is the Dean and Associate Professor in the Division of Science, Mathematics, Engineering, and Physical Education at Victoria College in Victoria, Texas. He joined Victoria College in 2013 as a Geology instructor, advancing to his current dual role in administration and teaching. Weiler teaches a range of courses including physical geology, historical geology, environmental science, meteorology, and oceanography. His pedagogical approach focuses on hands-on, visual, and demonstrative methods, helping students understand the practical implications of geology in daily life, such as in home construction and groundwater management. Prior to his position at Victoria College, Weiler worked as a core technician at the North Dakota Geological Survey from 2011 to 2013, where he managed well cores, cataloged drill cuttings, and updated databases. He also served as a graduate teaching assistant at the University of North Dakota, leading field teams in the Hell Creek Formation, conducting sedimentological analyses, and instructing introductory geology courses. Earlier roles include summer physical science technician at Badlands National Park from 2006 to 2010, involving erosion studies, paleontological surveys, fossil excavation, and public education, as well as museum assistant at the Museum of Geology in Rapid City, South Dakota.