PJ # 5073 SUNY Plattsburgh (Plattsburgh, NY) Assistant Professor of Environmental Science
The State University of New York, College at Plattsburgh Department of Earth & Environmental Science is seeking qualified applicants for an Assistant Professor of Environmental Science and Studies. This tenure track position begins fall 2010. The successful applicant will teach a minimum of nine contact hours per semester including: Environment and Society; upper level courses including Environmental Law and Policy, Environmental Management; Sustainability; and Seminar in Environmental Science (an advanced writing course). Two of these courses are cross-listed in our Masters level graduate program, in which the candidate will be expected to participate. Candidates will be expected to show evidence of continuing scholarship and have research interests in or be able to adapt their work to the service region of the college. A Ph.D. in an environment-related field, with expertise in environmental law, policy, management, and sustainability plus evidence of effective teaching, are required. A Ph.D. is required prior to date of appointment. The ability to undertake research activities in northeastern New York, the Adirondacks, and the Lake Champlain basin will be a significant asset as will specific expertise in these areas of environmental science and studies for which there is a demand in the private and/or public sectors. Published scholarship and the ability to secure grant funding will be additional factors in the selection criteria. Open Until Filled Apply online at http://www.plattsburgh.edu/offices/admin/hr/ Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. Application materials received by February 2, 2010 will be guaranteed full consideration. Please submit cover letter, resume or CV, statement of teaching philosophy, and 3 letters of reference. Official transcripts will be required prior to employment. See attachment for more position details.
