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Applications due January 31, 2011
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San José State University
San José, California
ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION AVAILABILITY
Subject to Budgetary Approval//
*Assistant Professor of Sustainable Energy Resources *
Department of Environmental Studies
*Job Opening ID (JOID)*: 13928
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*Rank: *Assistant Professor
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*Qualifications:* A Ph.D. in a natural science, social or
interdisciplinary science. Priority given to applicants with technical,
analytical, and policy skills in *sustainable energy resources*. Other
aspects of environmental science/studies considered include
environmental economics, policy, and/or law. Applicant should have a
strong background in qualitative or quantitative research methods and
should be a scientist/analyst who has applied her/his background to
solving environmental issues. International experience and outlook is
an asset. Must demonstrate commitment to teaching in an
interdisciplinary undergraduate/graduate Environmental Studies
department. Applicants should have awareness of and sensitivity to the
educational goals of a multicultural population as might have been
gained in cross-cultural study, training, teaching and other comparable
experience.
*Responsibilities: *The main teaching responsibilities will be the
Environmental Studies core courses, energy courses, a course in Climate
Change, and other courses in the applicant's specialties. Candidates
should be prepared to teach the introductory Environmental Studies
course. Additionally, the successful applicant may teach courses in
research methods and environmental analysis. Other undergraduate
responsibilities include advising students as well as supervising
internships, directed readings, and special projects. Applicants must
be willing to supervise graduate research leading to the Masters of
Science thesis. The applicant should have a defined research program
and be willing to seek external funding to support research and
department activities.**
A record of both effective teaching and scholarly professional
achievements is essential for tenure and promotion. We seek a
teacher-researcher who is committed to quality interaction with students
at all levels, undergraduate and graduate. Candidate must address the
needs of a student population of great diversity -- in age, cultural
background, ethnicity, primary language and academic preparation --
through course materials, teaching strategies and advisement.
*Salary Range: *Commensurate with qualifications and experience.**
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*Starting Date: *August 22, 2011**
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*Eligibility: *Employment is contingent upon proof of eligibility to
work in the United States.**
*Application Procedures: *For full consideration send a letter of
application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching
interests/philosophy and research plans, and at least three original
letters of reference with contact information by January 31, 2011:
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Dr. Lynne Trulio, Chair, Search Committee
Department of Environmental Studies
San Jose State University
One Washington Square
San Jose, CA 95192-0115
Please include Job Opening ID (JOID) on all correspondence.
Applications must be postmarked by *January 31, 2011.* Please do not
send applications via email. Letters of recommendation should not be
included in the initial application. Allowances can be made for
unavoidable delays in providing academic transcripts. For further
information about this position, call Dr. Lynne Trulio at (408) 924-5445
or email her at [email protected]. <mailto:[email protected].>
*General Information:*
The Department of Environmental Studies was founded in 1970 and serves
approximately 200 undergraduate majors and 40 graduate students. It
grants B.S., B.A., and M.S. degrees. There are five full-time faculty
members, complemented by professionals from the surrounding community
who teach applied specialty classes.
San José State University is California's oldest institution of public
higher learning. The campus is located on the southern end of San
Francisco Bay in downtown San José (Pop. 1,023,083), hub of the
world-famous Silicon Valley high-technology research and development
center. Many of California's most popular national, recreational, and
cultural attractions are conveniently close. A member of the 23-campus
CSU system, San José State University enrolls approximately 29,000
students, a significant percentage of whom are members of minority
groups. The University is committed to increasing the diversity of its
faculty so our disciplines, students and the community can benefit from
multiple ethnic and gender perspectives.
San José State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer committed to nondiscrimination on the bases of race, color,
religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender status,
marital status, pregnancy, age, disability, or covered veteran status
consistent with applicable federal and state laws. This policy applies
to all SJSU students, faculty, and staff as well as University programs
and activities. Reasonable accommodations are made for applicants with
disabilities who self-disclose.
The latest San José State University Safety 101 Uniform Campus Crime and
Security Report is available. You may request a copy of San José State
University's annual safety report by contacting the University Police
Department at (408) 924-2222 or by visiting the University Police
Department website (http://www.sjsupd.com/asr/index.html).
