The School of Earth Sciences and Environmental Sustainability at Northern
Arizona University is seeking a full time, non-tenure track Lecturer, with
an appointment beginning in August 2014. The nine-month position is not
tenure eligible, but may be renewable based on satisfactory performance and
School needs.
The successful applicant will teach two ENV101 (Introduction to
Environmental Science) classes, and one to two additional classes, each
semester. Additional responsibilities include coordinating laboratory
sections in conjunction with the lab manager, curriculum development and
management, and serving as liaison for the Ecohouse Learning Community on
campus.
Minimum qualifications for the position include: a PhD in Environmental
Sciences, Environmental Studies, Ecology, or related interdisciplinary field
as of August 1, 2014; and two years of demonstrated teaching experience at
the undergraduate level. Preferred qualifications for the position include:
a record of substantial and continued effectiveness in teaching;
demonstrated experience designing and teaching introductory environmental
sciences and studies courses for undergraduate students; demonstrated
experience teaching traditional and hybrid classes using state of the art
technology, including novel pedagogy techniques; demonstrated success
teaching undergraduate science classes intended for non-majors in natural or
physical sciences; demonstrated experience in environmental policy and/or
environmental management; demonstrated experience in the application of
broadly interdisciplinary approaches to environmental problem solving;
academic training in more than one disciplinary field; and experience
working with people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
Faculty in the School of Earth Sciences and Environmental Sustainability
(SESES) are committed to teaching and research excellence, and to providing
the highest quality educational experiences in the classroom, field, and
laboratory. The school offers degrees of Bachelor of Science and Arts,
Master of Science, and a new interdisciplinary PhD. SESES Environmental
Programs include undergraduate degree programs in Environmental Sciences,
Environmental Studies, and graduate programs in Environmental Sciences and
Policy and in Climate Sciences and Solutions.
Northern Arizona University has a student population of about 26,000 at its
main campus in Flagstaff and at over 30 sites across the state. Committed to
a diverse and civil working and learning environment, NAU has earned a solid
reputation as a university with all the features of a large institution but
with a personal touch, with a faculty and staff dedicated to each student’s
success. All faculty members are expected to promote student learning and
help students achieve academic outcomes. While our emphasis is undergraduate
education, we offer a wide range of graduate programs and research. Our
institution has carefully integrated on-campus education with distance
learning, forming seamless avenues for students to earn degrees. Flagstaff
has a population of about 67,000, rich in cultural diversity. Located at the
base of the majestic San Francisco Peaks, Flagstaff is 140 miles north of
Phoenix at the intersection of Interstate 17 and Interstate 40.
Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following:
a criminal background investigation, an employment history verification and
a degree verification (in some cases) prior to employment. You may also be
required to complete a fingerprint background check. Additionally, NAU is
required to participate in the federal E-Verify program that assists
employers with verifying new employees' right to work in the United States.
Northern Arizona University is a committed Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action Institution. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with
disabilities are encouraged to apply. NAU is responsive to the needs of dual
career couples.
Please see www.nau.edu/hr for full position announcement and instructions on
how to apply. For questions regarding the position, contact Dr. Diana Elder
at [email protected]. This position will be open until filled or closed.
Review of applications will begin on January 13, 2014.
