Environmental Studies, an interdisciplinary department in the College of Public Affairs and Administration, seeks applications at the tenure-track ASSISTANT PROFESSOR level with expertise in environmental geology, earth science, and global change beginning on August 15, 2008. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in environmental science, geology, earth science, or a related discipline at the time of appointment. The successful candidate must be able to teach a broad-based, integrated natural science course that brings together the natural and environmental sciences, environmental geology, courses in one or more environmental science and policy areas such as global change, and conduct research in her/his specialization.
Located in the state capital, the University of Illinois at Springfield (UIS) is the third campus of the University of Illinois. The UIS campus serves over approximately 4,800 students in 22 graduate and 22 undergraduate programs. The academic curriculum of the campus emphasizes a strong liberal arts core, an array of professional programs, extensive opportunities in experiential education, and a broad engagement in public affairs issues of the day. The campus offers many small classes, substantial student-faculty interaction, and a technology enhanced learning environment. Its diverse student body includes traditional, non-traditional, and international students. Its faculty members are committed teachers, active scholars, and engaged professionals in service to society. Send a letter of application, statement of teaching philosophy and research interest, vita, unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and the names and contact information of at least three references to Search Committee, Department of Environmental Studies, University of Illinois at Springfield, One University Plaza, Springfield, Illinois 62703. Review of applications will begin January 7, 2008 and continue until the position is filled. The University of Illinois at Springfield is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Persons with disabilities, women, minorities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
