The following positions are currently available at California Polytechnic
State University in San Luis Obispo, California:
1. Tenure-track faculty: Assistant Professor, natural resources and
environmental management (position 102235)
2. Public engagement and communications specialist, Kennedy Library
(position 102325)
For more information and to apply, go to CALPOLYJOBS.ORG and search on the
position number.
1. TENURE TRACK POSITION: Assistant Professor, Natural Resources and
Environmental Management. (position 102235)
The Natural Resources Management Department, Cal Poly State University, San
Luis Obispo, California, invites applications for an academic-year,
tenure-track position for an Assistant Professor in Natural Resources and
Environmental Management. Projected start date September 12, 2011.
Responsibilities:
- Teaching a variety of undergraduate courses in areas of emphasis include
applied terrestrial ecology, environmental planning and management, GIS,
wetlands, water-related resources and watershed management.
- Professional growth, scholarship and service activities, in addition to
teaching, are important in the consideration for tenure and promotion.
- Advising of undergraduate and graduate students.
- The successful candidate will play a lead role in the environmental
management and protection program.
- Develop an externally funded applied research program focusing on applied
terrestrial ecology, environmental planning and management, GIS, wetlands,
water-related resources and watershed management.
Qualifications:
- Ph.D. required at the time of appointment. Preference given to candidates
with at least one degree in natural resources management. Special
consideration will be given to candidates with a record of excellence in
teaching and research, as well as ability to mentor undergraduate and
graduate students.
- Areas of expertise include, but are not limited to one or more of the
following, GIS, terrestrial and/or aquatic habitat management and
restoration, conservation biology, wetlands, watershed and water quality
management.
- Qualified candidates must demonstrate the potential for collaborative
research in resource ecosystems science and management.
Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
To apply, please visit WWW.CALPOLYJOBS.ORG, complete a required online
faculty application and apply to requisition #102235.
Please attach to electronic application a letter of interest and
resume/curriculum vitae. Please see online posting for instructions for
submitting three letters of recommendation and copy of transcripts. Closing
Date: OPEN UNTIL FILLED. Review Begin Date May 15, 2011. Selected candidate
will be required to submit sealed official transcripts of highest degree and
original signed letters of recommendation.
For questions, please contact: Dr. Richard Thompson, Chairperson, Faculty
Search Committee
Natural Resources Management Department
California Polytechnic State University
San Luis Obispo, CA 93407
(805) 756-2898, [email protected]
2. Public engagement and communications specialist, Kennedy Library
(position 102325)
Kennedy Library at California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) in
beautiful San Luis Obispo, California, is seeking an exceptional candidate
for a new position, Public Engagement and Communications Specialist.
Under the direction of the Associate Dean and in coordination with other
Library administrative, program, and services staff, the successful
candidate will be responsible for coordinating the Library's public
engagement programs, including Cal Poly Science Café and Conversations with
Cal Poly Authors, and also for coordinating Library-wide marketing and
public communications activities with the campus and community.
This position requires a Bachelor's degree and three years of progressively
responsible experience in marketing and public relations, or a related field.
This full time exempt staff position is available at the Public Affairs /
Communications Specialist II level, with an anticipated hiring range of
$41,628 $62,412, plus a generous benefits package. Appointment rank and
salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Review of applications will begin April 5, 2011. For a complete job
description, application instructions, and more information, please visit
Cal Poly Jobs (position 102325).
Cal Poly is strongly committed to achieving excellence through cultural
diversity. The university actively encourages applications and nominations
of all qualified individuals. EEO
