Human Dimensions of Natural Resources Faculty Position - Colorado State University
Teel,Tara
Faculty Position
Assistant professor
Human Dimensions of Natural Resources
Warner College of Natural Resources
Colorado State University
Position Summary: This position is a new resident instruction, on-campus faculty member to support the department’s instructional delivery and scholarly research. Workload will be distributed as 50% teaching/advising, 40% research and 10% service/outreach.
The position will be filled by an individual who can contribute to understanding about increasing the adaptive capacity of society to the growing alterations in the world’s ecosystems. This can include understanding of how society has evolved in adaptation to the environment, what psychological forces dictate human behavior, what is the role of groups and organizations in effecting change, equity and inclusion of multiple perspectives, and how social innovation can contribute to social-ecological resilience.
The candidate should demonstrate excellence in qualitative, quantitative, or mixed methods. The successful candidate is anticipated to teach 3-4 classes annually and participate in department efforts to periodically evaluate and re-design curriculum in the undergraduate major in Human Dimensions of Natural Resources. Note: spousal / partner hires will not be considered for this position.
Required job qualifications:
1) An earned Ph.D. in a social science field by position start date of August 16, 2017, related to the description above, with demonstrated application of their discipline to natural resources
2) Commitment to teaching excellence and positive student engagement in the department’s undergraduate and/or graduate teaching program
3) Demonstrated potential to sustain an excellent publication record
4) Demonstrated potential to develop and sustain an external research funding program
5) Demonstrate commitment to advancing diversity and inclusion within their respective discipline
6) Experience engaging with conservation practitioners and agency partners
To apply and view a full position announcement, please visit: http://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/39589 by January 31, 2017.
For more information, contact Brett Bruyere, PhD (search chair) at brett....@colostate.edu.
CSU is an EO/EA/AA employer and conducts background checks on all final candidates.
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Tara L. Teel, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Department of Human Dimensions of Natural Resources
Warner College of Natural Resources
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO 80523-1480 USA
http://warnercnr.colostate.edu/hdnr
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