The State University of New York – College of Environmental Science and Forestry (SUNY-ESF; www.esf.edu) in Syracuse invites applications for an academic-year, tenure-track position as Assistant Professor in Informal Biology Education. Through this position, SUNY-ESF seeks to foster projects and activities that promote lifelong learning by the public through voluntary, self-directed engagement in biology-rich informal learning environments and experiences. * *
*Responsibilities: * Leadership in teaching and academic advising in support of the Natural History and Interpretation undergraduate major and Environmental Interpretation graduate area of study (M.S. and Ph.D. level, see www.esf.edu/efb/). The appointee will also develop an integrated, extramurally funded program in informal biology education, such as that delivered to the public in science centers and museums, zoos and aquaria, botanical gardens and nature centers, youth and community centers, lectures, video, exhibits, websites, and community and citizen science projects. This is a collaborative position: the successful candidate will interact with faculty, graduate and undergraduate students, and outside agencies to develop an integrated research, instruction and outreach program focused on developing informal learning opportunities to educate and engage the public in the areas of natural history and applied biology. *Qualifications:* PhD in life sciences required along with interest and demonstrated ability to deliver combined instruction, research, and outreach program focused on informal biology education. Preference given to candidates with record of scholarly activity, grantsmanship, teaching and service in the area of informal biology education emphasizing themes of organismal biology and ecology in natural settings. *Institutional Background: * The College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) hosts a large group of scientists, engineers, and landscape architects dedicated to solving environmental problems through research, teaching and service. Total enrollment is about 2,000 undergraduates and 600 graduate students. ESF is on the same campus as Syracuse University, giving students and faculty the added resources of a large institution of higher education, including a wide array of courses, computer and library facilities, and sports and health services. ESF, through its continuing education program and Centers for Native Peoples and the Environment, the Urban Environment and Community Design Research, has developed significant partnerships with schools and diverse community groups in the local metropolitan and outlying rural areas. Field biology* *forms a strong foundation for much of the coursework taken by undergraduate students and ESF field stations (covering over 10,000 hectares) provide many opportunities for graduate and faculty research. These include the Huntington Forest and its associated Adirondack Ecological Center<http://www.esf.edu/aec>( www.esf.edu/aec), the Cranberry Lake Biological Station<http://www.esf.edu/clbs>( www.esf.edu/clbs) in the Adirondack Mountains, the Heiberg Forest south of Syracuse, and the Thousand Islands Biological Station<http://www.esf.edu/tibs>on the St. Lawrence River ( www.esf.edu/tibs). *Application Procedure*: Application is online only ( http://www.esf.edu/hr/search/). One PDF file attachment should include a letter summarizing qualifications, a curriculum vitae, and statements describing research and teaching interests. Relevant publications or other materials can be uploaded as PDF files. The candidate should arrange for three reference letters to be sent separately, as PDF email attachments, to [email protected]. *Completed application materials must be received by March 15, 2010* for optimal consideration. Position available July 1, 2010; remaining open until filled. *For More Information:* Contact Roy A. Norton ([email protected], 315/470-6752) or James P. Gibbs ([email protected], 315/470-6764), Informal Biology Educator Search Committee Co-Chairs, SUNY-ESF. *SUNY-ESF is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer*
