Whittier College invites applications for a tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the Environmental Science/Studies Program, an interdisciplinary major. Applicants need a PhD with a specialization in one of the physical sciences (environmental science, geology, geophysics, physical geography) with an emphasis on surficial processes.
The ideal candidate will be comfortable teaching introductory environmental science courses as well as upper-division courses in their field of expertise. He/she is also expected to participate in our Liberal Education Program, such as teaching First-year Writing Seminar, courses in quantitative literacy, “paired” courses, and/or science and society courses. In addition to teaching, the successful candidate will be expected to remain an active scholar in their field of expertise and involve undergraduates in their research program. Whittier College is a small private liberal arts college located 18 miles southeast of Los Angeles, with a highly diverse student population. The college is committed to increasing opportunities for collaborative student research and internships. Please direct a letter of interest, a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, and three letters of reference to: Cheryl Swift, Coordinator of Environmental Science, Whittier College, P.O. Box 634, Whittier, CA 90608 (email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]). Review of applications will begin February 5, 2008 and will continue until the position is filled (pending final approval). We seek to attract and retain a highly qualified and diverse faculty (AA/EO).
