Director of Sustainability Studies Hofstra University invites applications for the newly-created position of Director of Sustainability Studies. The position is responsible for creating, developing, promoting, and providing leadership for a new Sustainability Studies program. This tenure-track position will be at the Associate Professor or Professor Level, depending on qualifications; candidates will have a Ph.D. in one of the areas described below or closely related field, a strong record of publication and external funding, and evidence of collaborative skill and effective college teaching.
Field or discipline relevant to sustainable studies is open, but the successful candidate must meet the requirements for appointment with tenure at the rank of Professor or Associate Professor. Salary is commensurate with qualifications. We seek a talented scholar/practitioner who possesses the skills and vision to create and lead an interdisciplinary program committed to the integrated study and practice of sustainable studies. Principal duties include teaching (30%), program development (40%), and research (30%). Teaching would involve a basic distribution course, an interdisciplinary minor, and an interdisciplinary major, all in Sustainability Studies, along with associated advisement. We expect the candidate to maintain and enhance Hofstra University's reputation for excellence in teaching. Program development would involve green infrastructure, preservation and conservation, sustainable community systems and policies, cultural landscapes, transportation systems, open space, and land use, environmental programs and analysis, grant development, promotion of conservation efforts, and development of educational and communication opportunities for audiences both on and off campus, to include student, faculty, staff, and community organizations. Close collaboration with faculty across the university is expected. The position will also raise awareness of sustainability initiatives and accomplishment! s, and foster a culture of collaboration and sustainability. Candidates would be expected to work closely with Hofstra University's Center for Civic Engagement, National Center for Suburban Studies, and the Department of Biology's Urban Ecology program. Depending on area of expertise, research would involve some combination of economics, sociology, biology, chemistry, engineering, environmental studies, and education. The academic home of this position will be in Biology. Previous administrative experience is essential; preference will be given to candidates with an active research agenda and significant success raising external funds, experience in interdisciplinary programs, and demonstrated commitment to community engagement. Interested individuals should: (1) submit a curriculum vitae (indicating specific administrative experience, (2) statement of research interests, (3) statement of teaching experience, interests and philosophy, and (4) have letters from three references sent to: Faculty Search, Department of Biology, Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY 11549-1140, or email application documents (in PDF format) to [email protected].
