Assistant/Associate Professor of Environmental Science – Applied Quantitative Ecologist, Tenure Track, Starting September 1, 2017 Overview
Stockton University is an innovative liberal arts and sciences college and is currently ranked among the top ten public Masters institutions in the northeast. The University is located in southern New Jersey on 1600 beautifully wooded acres about one hour from Philadelphia, two hours from New York City, three hours from the Baltimore/Washington area, and 20 minutes from Atlantic City. The University has a diverse array of undergraduate programs and the School has several recently approved masters programs. Stockton provides vast opportunities for interdisciplinary academic, scholarly, and pedagogic development in the sciences and mathematics. We are seeking an outstanding, broadly trained, applied field ecologist with a strong quantitative background to join us as of September 1, 2017. Candidates must have a strong dedication to teaching and scholarship in a natural science and liberal arts environment. Stockton is committed to building a culturally diverse faculty and student body. Existing research facilities include a campus arboretum and farm, nearly 2,000 acres of actively managed forest on campus (including a 25-acre lake), greenhouse facilities, as well as GIS and HPC facilities. We are located in the relatively undeveloped Pine Barrens, a region that is undergoing pressures on water resources that create opportunities for collaborative research with federal, state, and local agencies, as well as a wide array of non-profit conservation organizations and private consultants. Screening will begin mid-December and continue until the position is filled. To apply please visit: https://careers-stockton.icims.com/jobs. Only electronic documents will be accepted. Please complete the on-line application in addition to providing the following required documents. All required documents must be submitted in order for your application to move forward. You may upload documents using; Word, PDF or Videos either as one single file or as individual attachments. 1.) A letter of application 2.) A resume 3.) Brief Statements about your teaching and learning philosophy, and your research interests 4.) Three confidential letters of recommendation Please e-mail confidential letters of recommendation only to: [email protected]. Attention: Dean Peter Straub, School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics · All offers of employment are contingent upon a favorable background check. · Individuals with disabilities desiring accommodations in the application process should contact: Sharon Hunt, Recruitment Manager at 609-652-4384. · In accordance with the New Jersey First Act P.L. 2011 c.70, effective September 1, 2011, new public employees in certain positions are required to obtain New Jersey residency within one (1) year of employment. Applicants must meet the requirements listed. · Prospective employees may access the Annual Security Report for the University at www.stockton.edu/campuspolice or contact the Campus Police department at 609-652-4378 to request a hard copy of the report. · Stockton University is an equal opportunity institution encouraging a diverse pool of applicants, visit; http://www.stockton.edu/affirmative_action. Additionally, pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972, Stockton University prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex (i.e., which includes but is not limited to the prohibition of sexual misconduct and relationship violence, including sexual assault and harassment) in all of its educational programs and activities. Responsibilities Teaching load is 12 credit hours/semester, with most courses carrying 4 - 6 hours of teaching credit. Primary teaching responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the teaching of undergraduate and graduate field-oriented courses in any area of ecology (including quantitative methods), an undergraduate program core course in Ecological Principles (lecture and lab), and participation in the University’s General Studies offerings. Candidates with a focus on biodiversity initiatives, a strong quantitative background, and/or GIS and remote sensing experience are strongly encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will also be encouraged to develop a research program supported by external grants and fostering faculty-mentored student collaboration. The College provides several competitive internal grant programs to provide project initiation. Qualifications Ph.D. required and post-doctoral experience would be a plus.
