Assistant Professor of Conservation Biology and Environmental Studies
Wallace, Richard
Greetings all,
We are hiring a full-time tenure track position in conservation biology in our environmental studies program. The position is an interdisciplinary hire fully in our ENV program. See below for details and please contact me with any questions.
Apologies for cross-postings.
Cheers,
Rich
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Richard L. Wallace, Ph.D.
Director, Environmental Studies Program
Ursinus College
601 E. Main Street
Collegeville, PA 19426 USA
(610) 409-3660 fax
Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies and Conservation Biology
Ursinus College invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor of environmental studies with expertise in conservation biology to begin in fall 2007. This position will be housed in the Ursinus Environmental Studies Program. A Ph.D. in conservation biology is expected by the start of employment. We seek a broadly trained individual with expertise in both conservation science and environmental teaching and research. Prior experience teaching in an interdisciplinary environmental program is desirable. Teaching responsibilities will include courses and labs in biology (introductory, conservation biology, and topics within the candidate’s field of expertise), and interdisciplinary environmental studies. The successful candidate must demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching in a liberal arts setting and will be expected to participate in the College’s liberal studies freshman seminar, establish a research program that involves students, and participate fully in the continuing development of the Environmental Studies Program and its many extracurricular programs.
Send a letter, c.v., undergraduate and graduate transcripts, statement of teaching philosophy, a plan for research involving students, and three letters of recommendation (at least one of which must address teaching) to Dr. Richard L. Wallace, Director, Environmental Studies Program, Ursinus College, P.O. Box 1000, Collegeville, PA 19426. Applications must be received by October 15, 2006. For inquiries contact Dr. Wallace at rwal...@ursinus.edu (no e-mail applications, please). Ursinus College, established in 1869, is a highly selective, independent, co-educational, residential liberal arts college of 1600 students located 25 miles northwest of center city Philadelphia. Ursinus College is an EEO/AA employer. In keeping with the college’s historic commitment to equality, women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply.