The Environmental Studies Program at Purchase College (SUNY) invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level, beginning fall 2011. We seek an environmental scientist who possesses a PhD degree (by August 2011). Candidates providing evidence of interest in and commitment to student learning and success, general education, and interdisciplinary collaboration with colleagues in the arts and the liberal arts will be given preference.
Excellence in teaching is expected. Teaching responsibilities include building a suite of courses that contribute to the Environmental Studies program, including upper-level courses in the candidate's area of specialization, and a course for the General Education curriculum that introduces environmental problems and possible interdisciplinary solutions. The successful candidate will establish a research program that actively involves undergraduates. Evidence of success in obtaining research funding is helpful. Desirable research areas include (but are not limited to): conservation biology, higher plant autecology, and forest community ecology. Please attach a cover letter, CV, teaching philosophy and student-centered research agenda (Other Document 1) to your on-line application (https://jobs.purchase.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp? time=1283250296228). Candidates are also required to mail or email 3 letters of recommendation to Jean Kyff, Senior Staff Assistant, Academic Affairs, Purchase College, 735 Anderson Hill Road, Purchase, New York 10577. Email- [email protected]. Purchase College SUNY is an AA/EEO employer. Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply.
