The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Science in the College of Agriculture, Biotechnology and Natural Resources at the University of Nevada, Reno seeks to hire a continuing Lecturer to contribute to and help further develop the Department’s curricular programs. The successful candidate must have demonstrated excellence in teaching and deep commitment to STEM education practices, with interest and ability to help Departmental faculty maintain and develop innovations in teaching methods and student engagement. This faculty member will be heavily involved with student engagement in the Department, which will include student advising and activities relating to student recruitment, retention, and learning. The successful candidate must be qualified to teach topics related to environmental policy (e.g. environmental law and the National Environmental Policy Act) and environmental sciences or natural resources. Strong candidates will have experience integrating scientific writing and critical thinking skills into course curriculum. Candidates should have received at least one higher-education degree in a Natural Resources or Environmental Science discipline, and while a formal degree in science education is not necessary, candidates must have experience with innovative science education approaches and best practices in preparing students for successful careers in the Natural Resources and Environmental Science.
Department Information NRES is a multi-disciplinary department offering programs in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, Environmental Science, Forest Management and Ecology, and Ecohydrology. The Department currently has 20 full-time faculty and will conduct searches for 3 - 5 tenure-track faculty positions within the next two years. Departmental faculty are engaged in basic and applied interdisciplinary research programs that address local, national, and international issues, and collaborate with a broad spectrum of agency and community partners. Faculty are committed to high quality education programs that prepare students for natural resource careers or graduate school. NRES has experienced recent increases in undergraduate enrollment (70% increase from 2012-2016 >450 undergraduates). In addition to its departmental MS graduate program, NRES faculty participate in three interdisciplinary graduate programs and support an average of 35 MS and 25 PhD students per academic year. NRES receives an average $3 million in research awards per year. There are multiple field sites in the Sierra Nevada and Great Basin that are ideal for research and teaching, including UNR’s Whittell Forest, UC Berkeley’s Sagehen Creek Field Station and the Porter Canyon Experimental Watershed, among other locations. Required Qualifications Candidates will have at least a M.S. degree. Preferred Qualifications PhD preferred. Application Materials Applicants should submit (1) a cover letter; (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) a statement of teaching interests and philosophy; and (4) contact information for three references (references will not be contacted prior to candidates advancing in the selection process). The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes that diversity promotes excellence in education and research. We are an inclusive and engaged community and recognize the added value that students, faculty, and staff from different backgrounds bring to the educational experience. EEO/AA Women, under-represented groups, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. For full consideration of applications, all materials must be submitted by Friday, February 16, 2018. To apply and for more information, please visit: https://nshe.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UNR-external/job/University-of-Nevada-Reno---Main-Campus/Lecturer-II-NRES_R0106890-1 If you have further questions, please contact the Search Chair, Dr. Marjorie Matocq; [email protected]
