The School of Sustainability at Arizona State University builds upon the extensive research portfolio of the Global Institute of Sustainability <http://gios.asu.edu>. The School is educating a new generation of leaders through collaborative learning, transdisciplinary approaches, and problem- oriented training to address the environmental, economic, and social challenges of the 21st Century. The School currently has over 50 faculty members who are either full-time in the School or hold joint appointments with School of Sustainability and several other units on ASU campus. The School of Sustainability is one of two major initiatives on the ASU campus and has garnered substantial endowments and research funding for rapid growth toward preeminence. The School announces two new faculty positions at the assistant or associate professor position. We welcome your interest or would appreciate your forwarding this announcement as appropriate:
TWO ASSISTANT or ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS IN SUSTAINABILITY SCIENCE The School of Sustainability at Arizona State University invites applications for two tenure track faculty positions in Sustainability Science. The appointment is in support of a new innovative interdisciplinary academic program in sustainability (see http://schoolofsustainability.asu.edu). Applicants must be committed to building a program in sustainability and will teach an introductory undergraduate course in sustainability science as well as graduate classes, conduct interdisciplinary research, seek external funding on their own or as part of a team, and publish in their area of specialization, as well as perform appropriate university, professional, and community service. Successful candidate must have an earned doctorate at the time of appointment in a physical, life or social science with specialization relevant to the investigation of sustainability; demonstrated strong record of scholarly achievement and publications in appropriate journals; demonstrated strong communication skills; demonstrated experience working effectively in an interdisciplinary setting; demonstrated record of excellence in education, and demonstrated evidence of or potential to secure research funding appropriate to rank. Desired qualifications are demonstrated experience in one of the following areas: urban environmental issues, dynamics of earth systems, issues surrounding water resources, sustainable use of natural resources, environmental policy, technology and the built environment, and applied research interests at the international level, including in developing countries. Application deadline is December 1, 2007, or until position is filled. Applicants must send a letter of interest, current curriculum vita, statement of teaching philosophy, and the names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of three references, to Katherine Spielmann, PhD, SOS Faculty Search, Arizona State University, PO Box 872511, Tempe, AZ 85287- 2511 or to [EMAIL PROTECTED] A background check is required for employment. AA/EOE
