Whittier College invites applications for a tenure track position at the
rank of Assistant Professor with an appointment in Environmental
Science/Studies, an interdisciplinary major. Applicants need a PhD,
specializing in soil ecology and global change. The ideal candidate
will be comfortable teaching introductory environmental science courses
as well as upper-division courses in their field of expertise. He/she is
also expected to participate in our Liberal Education Program. Whittier
College is a small private liberal arts college located 18 miles
southeast of Los Angeles, with a highly diverse student population. In
addition to the wildlife preserve adjacent to the college there are a
diverse array of habitats within easy driving distance of Whittier;
start up packages are available, and the college is committed to
increasing opportunities for collaborative student research and
internships. Please direct a letter of interest, a curriculum vitae, a
statement of teaching philosophy, a statement of research plans and
three letters of reference to: Cheryl Swift , Coordinator of
Environmental Science, Whittier College, P.O. Box 634, Whittier, CA
90608 (email: [email protected]). Review of applications will begin
November 1, 2010 and will continue until the position is filled. We seek
to attract and retain a highly qualified and diverse faculty (AA/EO).
