Assistant Professor of Environmental Sustainability October 12, 2015 Description Earlham College invites applications for a full-time, tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning August 2016. This is a new position that will be located in a reconfigured program that is the result of the merger of existing majors in Environmental Science and Environmental Studies.
Studying the environment at Earlham is intentionally collaborative and multidisciplinary, designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary for engagement with both current and future environmental problems and problem solving. New institutional support for this program, alongside the recent development of a significant college-wide interdisciplinary effort in Global Leadership that includes a focus on sustainability, makes this an exciting time to be teaching about the environment at Earlham. Primary Duties & Responsibilities Earlham is seeking candidates with a love of undergraduate teaching and a desire to share their passion for studying environmental issues with students. The faculty member occupying this position will be asked to teach courses supporting this new program, including: Introduction courses in both environmental science and environmental studies. The senior capstone experience. An interdisciplinary and team-taught environmental problem-solving course. The faculty member also will be asked to contribute at least one course in a natural science major, plus additional upper-level environmental science courses. Research plans that include undergraduates are highly desirable. Experience & Qualifications Applicants must have Ph.D. in hand by August 2016. Previous teaching experience at the undergraduate level is preferred. Application Instructions Candidates should send applications as a single PDF including a cover letter detailing teaching and research interests, and curriculum vitae to: Cheri Gaddis Social Sciences Administrative Assistant Email: [email protected] In addition, include three letters of recommendation may be sent under separate cover. Applications should be received by November 10, 2015, to receive full consideration. The College will continue to accept submissions until the position is filled. Earlham College continues to build a community that reflects the gender and racial diversity of the society at large, and, therefore, we are particularly interested in inviting and encouraging applications from African Americans, other ethnic minorities, and women. Earlham also is eager to solicit applications from members of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). Earlham College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Earlham utilizes E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility for all newly hired employees within the United States.
