Acting Director, 1 Year Part Time Position Category: Administrative and Professional Department: Wohlsen Center for the Sustainable Environment Locations: Lancaster, PA Posted: Jul 06, '09 Type: Part-time
Job Description: The Acting Director of the Wohlsen Center for the Sustainable Environment will advance Franklin and Marshall College's efforts to fulfill our mission as stated below. We are presently searching for an individual to serve as Acting Director for the 2009-2010 academic year. The Acting Director will report to the Associate Dean of the Faculty. The Acting Director will plan initiatives and programming relating to campus sustainability efforts. The Acting Director will serve as a liaison with faculty about curricular and co-curricular issues, and work with administrators, particularly those oriented in operations, on specific topics. The Acting Director should have academic expertise in sustainability, environmental and stewardship issues, and be able to serve as a resource person and consultant for faculty interested in incorporating new materials into their courses. During the first year, the Acting Director will teach one course in his/her specific discipline within the rubric of environmental stewardship and sustainability. Additional responsibilities include: * Assuming a leadership role in working with administrators, faculty, and students to provide the knowledge, skills, and motivation that will integrate sustainability and environmental stewardship values and practices into the curriculum and the co-curricular life of the College, and * Coordinating with the Sustainability Committee and other constituencies to embed principles of sustainability and stewardship in the College as a place of learning and research, and serve as a valued member of the local community. Requirements: Minimum requirements for this position are a Ph.D. or the equivalent terminal degree in a field relevant to sustainability and environmental stewardship; strong communication skills, both written and oral; ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize work; and demonstrated leadership abilities. Experience with successful programs and initiatives elsewhere in higher education is preferred. Franklin & Marshall College is committed to having an inclusive campus community, and as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of gender, race or ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, family or marital status, or sexual orientation. Additional Information: Our mission, as stated in Franklin & Marshall College's Commitment to Environmental Stewardship is to foster a deep interdisciplinary understanding of sustainability and environmental stewardship concepts and topics, to nurture innovative and creative leadership strategies, and to broaden an appreciation of the natural world in all of our constituents. The College's focus on environmental issues spans two broad categories: (1) an academic program that includes faculty from across the curriculum, interdisciplinary majors, and extensive student-faculty collaborative research, coupled with (2) co-curricular initiatives (the Millport Conservancy, the Wohlsen Center for the Sustainable Environment, the Sustainability House, etc.). Our mission embodies the belief that sustainability and stewardship, as informed by the social sciences, humanities, and natural sciences, are inextricably linked in understanding humanity's place in the contemporary world. Application Instructions: All applications / resumes must be submitted via an online process. Use the following URL to apply. http://fandm.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=14363&type=7
