Assistant/Associate Professor, Environmental Studies Job Description:
Goucher College invites applications for a new endowed chair in Environmental Studies. This is a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of assistant or associate professor beginning August 2010. We are seeking a natural scientist with strong interdisciplinary background in Environmental Science or Environmental Studies. Individuals with experience in global change research are preferred. Areas of expertise may include some combination of earth science, geosciences, climate science, atmospheric science, or ecology. The individual will serve as Director of Environmental Studies, an interdisciplinary program spanning the social and natural sciences. Requirements: Teaching responsibilities include interdisciplinary core courses and upper- level courses in area of expertise. Competitive candidates should be able to establish a research program that includes undergraduate participation. Ph.D. is required and post-doctoral experience is preferred. Additional Information: Goucher College is a selective liberal arts college located in Towson, Maryland, twenty minutes north of Baltimore, MD. The college's strategic plan emphasizes environmental sustainability and international and intercultural experiences. There are opportunities for faculty to develop courses with an international focus. Goucher College is committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community and encourages applicants that will fulfill that mission. Application Instructions: Interested applicants must apply online. Please submit the following applications materials online: • Curriculum vita • Letter of application • Statement of teaching and research interests Applicants should forward transcripts and three letters of recommendation separately to: Human Resources, Goucher College, 1021 Dulaney Valley Road Baltimore, MD 21204-2794. Review of completed applications will begin December 1st, 2009.
