Job Posting: Environmental Studies at Seattle University
Hayes, Tanya
Here is a posting for an Assistant Professor in Environmental Studies that may be of interest to some on this list. Apologies for cross-posting.
The Environmental Studies program at Seattle University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor to begin September 2018. We seek outstanding candidates with a Ph.D. related to environmental management, physical geography, environmental science, ecology, or other fields, and a strong background in human-environment interactions. For a full description of the position, please see the following link https://seattleu.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?id=271
Thanks,
Tanya
Assistant Professor, Environmental Studies
The Environmental Studies program at Seattle University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor to begin September 2018. We seek outstanding candidates with a strong background in the natural sciences, specifically focused on human-environment interactions. The Environmental Studies program at SU combines coursework in the natural sciences, social sciences and humanities to prepare undergraduate students with the problem-solving skills to contribute to a society that is ecologically sustainable and socially just (https://www.seattleu.edu/artsci/undergraduate-degrees/environmental/). The successful candidate will be housed in the Environmental Studies program with the potential to explore affiliations with related departments.
Responsibilities will include teaching, maintaining an active high-quality program of scholarship, and performing university, college and departmental service. Teaching expertise should include some combination of the following areas: ecosystem services/ecosystem management, human-environment relations, earth systems, natural history, ecology, and/or research methods. The successful candidate is expected to teach a set of required Environmental Studies courses, with the potential to cross-list courses with related departments outside of Environmental Studies, and develop courses for the University Core and an elective in an area of interest.
Research areas of interest include, but are not limited to, land-use and land-cover change, ecosystem management, remote sensing, environmental informatics, urban ecology, agroecosystems, adaptation and resilience of coupled human-environmental systems. Applied research pertaining to questions of sustainability and environmental management is preferred.
Qualifications
Ph.D. related to environmental management, physical geography, environmental science, ecology, or other fields with a strong background in human-environment interactions. The candidate should demonstrate expertise in a natural science area and the ability to work with scholars from across disciplines. Evidence of an active research agenda and teaching effectiveness is required.
Seattle University, founded in 1891, is a Jesuit Catholic university located on 50 acres in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood. More than 7,400 students are enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs within nine schools and colleges. U.S. News and World Report's "Best Colleges 2017" ranks Seattle University 8th in the West among universities that offer a full range of masters and undergraduate programs. Seattle University is an equal opportunity employer.
In support of its pursuit of academic and scholarly excellence, Seattle University is committed to creating a diverse community of students, faculty and staff that is dedicated to the fundamental principles of equal opportunity and treatment in education and employment regardless of age, color, disability, gender identity, national origin, political ideology, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. The university encourages applications from, and nominations of, individuals whose differing backgrounds, beliefs, ideas and life experiences will further enrich the diversity of its educational community.
Applicants should submit applications online at https://www.seattleu.edu/careers/ including a cover letter, Curriculum Vitae, research statement, teaching statement, evidence of strong teaching (such as teaching evaluations), and contact information for at least three references. Recommendation letters may be requested electronically following submission of application. Review of applications begins November 20, 2017. Open until filled.
Tanya Hayes, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Director, Environmental Studies
Institute of Public Service | Environmental Studies
Seattle University