Applications for the following position must be submitted online (see below). Closing date May 17, 2011.
Job Title: Assistant or Associate Professor - Environmental Science Job ID: 4075 Location: LaGuardia Community College Full/Part Time: Full-Time Regular/Temporary: Regular GENERAL DUTIES Performs teaching, research, and guidance duties in area(s) of expertise as noted below. Shares responsibility for committee and department assignments, performing administrative, supervisory, and other functions as may be assigned. FLSA Exempt CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION LaGuardia Community College, located in the western part of the Borough of Queens in New York City, is justly known as the World's Community College and prides itself in the quality of its faculty and staff and the diversity of its students. The College's Environmental Science Program is one of two new programs based in the Department of Natural Sciences. The Department of Natural Sciences, LaGuardia Community College, seeks to fill a tenure-track faculty position in the field of Environmental Science at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. This position is anticipated to begin in September 2011. The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses in environmental science, ecology and general biology, and direct the Environmental Science Program. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Ph.D. degree in area(s) of expertise, or equivalent as noted below. Also required are the ability to teach successfully, interest in productive scholarship or creative achievement, and ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution. OTHER QUALIFICATIONS The successful candidate will have a background in biology and a Ph.D. degree in Environmental Science or Ecology with relevant postdoctoral experience. He/she will also have experience teaching a diverse undergraduate student population. A strong commitment to teaching, excellent written and oral communication skills, and the ability to establish an active research program and engage students in research are expected. In addition to the qualifications and experience specified above familiarity with geographic information system (GIS) techniques and software will be an advantage. COMPENSATION Commensurate with experience and academic accomplishment. Assistant Professor: $42,873 - $74,133 Associate Professor: $55,602 - $88,418 BENEFITS CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification. Employees are also offered pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans. Part-time employees must meet a weekly or semester work hour criteria to be eligible for health benefits. Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria. HOW TO APPLY To apply, log on to: www.cuny.edu. Click on "Employment" and scroll down to "Application for Employment." Click on "Apply for a job online: Job Posting on CUNYfirst" and search for the job posting. Current users of the site should access their established accounts; new users should click the appropriate link to register. Applications must be submitted through CUNYfirst. Applicants must upload one document which includes cover letter, resume or curriculum vitae and educational philosophy. For detailed instructions on how to apply online please see: http://www.cuny.edu/emplo yment/cunyfirst/CUNYfirst-application.html CLOSING DATE 5/17/11 JOB SEARCH CATEGORY CUNY Job Posting: Faculty Application Information Contact: LaGuardia Community College Online App. Form: http://www.cuny.edu/employment/cunyfirst/CUNYfirst-application.html
