VACANCY IN URBAN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE Tenure-track opening at the Assistant Professor level in the Environmental Science Program (ESP) at DePaul University in Chicago, starting September 2007. The ESP currently serves 40 undergraduate majors with a science-based curriculum leading to a terminal BS degree. The program also offers a minor in environmental science. The ESP has five collegial full-time faculty and a laboratorian. ESP faculty are actively engaged in student-centered research, and teach a diverse undergraduate population. .
A Ph.D. is required, and previous teaching experience is preferred. The most desirable candidates will have experience involving undergraduate students in their research as well as a demonstrated applied urban focus both in their teaching and research that emphasizes atmospheric, hydrologic, or other applied physical and/or chemical sciences. Candidates with a background in environmental engineering are especially encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to undergraduate education. He/she will be responsible for teaching undergraduate-level courses to ESP majors in the area of global change as well as in the area of his/her expertise. In addition, the successful candidate will also teach several introductory courses for non-science majors in DePauls Liberal Studies (general education) Program, assist ESP majors in conducting their required senior thesis research projects, and develop new courses in areas of his/her research expertise. ESP faculty are expected to develop an active and productive research program that offers research experiences for ESP majors, assist in developing the ESP curriculum, and participate in administrative duties at the department, college, and university levels. Start-up funds are provided from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Research grants are available from the College and University on a competitive basis. Some support from ESP for continuous research activity will also be provided. The candidate will be encouraged to seek external funding to further support research activities. Please send: (1) vita, (2) three letters of reference, (3) statement of educational philosophy and teaching interests, (4) statement of research interests, and (5) general list of equipment and supply needs with cost estimates to: Urban Environmental Scientist Search Committee, Environmental Science Program, DePaul University, 2325 North Clifton Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60614. More information on the ESP can be found on our website (http://www.depaul.edu/~envirsci/). Review of applications will begin December 1 and will continue until the position is filled. No emailed applications will be considered. Please direct all enquiries to Dr. James Montgomery ([EMAIL PROTECTED]). The ESP seeks diversity in its faculty and encourages applications from women, people of color, and the members of other historically under-represented groups. DePaul University is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment. Posted by Sarah C Richardson __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
