The Environmental Studies Program at Wellesley College invites applications for a tenure-track position in environmental science at the beginning assistant professor rank to start in fall 2011. We seek a candidate with broad interdisciplinary training in environmental science, who integrates classroom approaches with field and/or laboratory approaches to teaching in a liberal arts environment, and provides significant undergraduate research opportunities. The person in this position will regularly teach our introductory interdisciplinary environmental science course, will offer a 200-level core environmental science course, a 300-level course in the area of her or his specialty and occasionally the capstone project-based course or other core courses in Environmental Studies. We are particularly interested in someone focusing in applied environmental sciences (e.g. urban ecology, environmental engineering, sustainability, or environmental health) who brings a systems approach to her or his research; field-based research, conceptual or spatial analysis, or modeling would be especially appropriate approaches for someone in this position. A Ph.D. in environmental science or a related field is expected by the start of employment; postdoctoral research experience is preferred.
Applicants should send a letter of application (addressing both research and teaching interests), a c.v., evidence of teaching effectiveness, graduate transcripts, 1 or 2 publications (or articles in press or preparation) that illustrate the range and depth of scholarly activity, and 3 letters of recommendation. We will begin consideration of applications on 15 October, but will accept applications until the position is filled. Materials should be submitted through the online application system at https://career.wellesley.edu. If circumstances make it impossible to submit materials online, please email [email protected]. This search is co-chaired by Beth DeSombre, Director, Environmental Studies Program, and Dan Brabander, Chair, Geosciences Department. Increasing the diversity of the Environmental Studies Program faculty is a priority for us. Wellesley College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to increasing the diversity of the college community and the curriculum. Candidates who believe they can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply.
