Assistant Professor, Environmental Science/Ecology The Center for Earth and Environmental Science at the State University of New York College at Plattsburgh seeks to fill a full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Environmental Science, beginning August 2011.
Responsibilities include: The successful candidate will teach the following courses: General Ecology (with lab), Wetlands Ecology and Management, an advanced writing seminar and interdisciplinary courses such as Environmental Management. Candidates may have the opportunity to teach a course in their specialty. The candidate will be expected to show evidence of continuing scholarship involving students, and have research interests applicable, but not limited, to the Lake Champlain-Adirondack region. Center faculty have the opportunity to collaborate with the Lake Champlain Research Institute and participate in the Applied Environmental Science Program and masters programs. Required Qualifications: A Ph.D. in an ecological science or related discipline, with expertise in aquatic ecology or the land/water interface, plus evidence of teaching effectiveness is required. A Ph.D. is mandatory prior to date of appointment. Preferred Qualifications: Applicants should be broadly trained in the environmental sciences and capable of interacting with one or more of the Center's environmental science, environmental studies, ecology, geography, and geology programs. Published scholarship, the ability to secure grant funding, and a willingness to conduct interdisciplinary research that includes undergraduate participation and leads to peer-reviewed publications will be additional factors in the selection criteria. SUNY Plattsburgh is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity. Salary: $46,000 minimum, with excellent benefits. Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. Application materials received by February 25, 2011 will be guaranteed full consideration. Please apply to https://jobs.plattsburgh.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=50983 and include cover letter, resume or CV, and contact information for 3 current references. Official transcripts from an accredited institution will be required prior to employment.
