Environmental Scientist - Assistant Professor (Fall, 2012)
The Department of Biological Sciences invites applications for a
Tenure-track, Assistant Professor in Environmental Science beginning
Fall 2012. Ph.D. in Environmental Science or related field
required. Preference will be given to those with an emphasis on
environmental pollution and remote sensing/GIS experience. Primary
teaching responsibilities include Introduction to Environmental
Issues, Orientation to Environmental Careers, and Introductory
Biology. Opportunity to develop new environmental courses. Research
specialization area is open; multidisciplinary approaches are
encouraged. Successful candidate will have the opportunity to be
involved in the Environmental Science program
(http://www.nku.edu/~envsci/), the new College of Informatics
(http://informatics.nku.edu/), and will be expected to work closely
with the Center for Integrative Natural Science and Mathematics
(CINSAM) (http://www.nku.edu/~cinsam/). Research opportunities
abound due to our close proximity to the Ohio River, and our close
collaboration with the Center for Applied Ecology, the Cincinnati
branch of the U.S. EPA, and the University of Cincinnati. The
Department has a strong focus on undergraduate research. Northern
Kentucky University is a growing, vibrant comprehensive metropolitan
university of 16,000 students that is just minutes away from
Cincinnati, OH, and CVG airport. A detailed description of the
position plus departmental information may be found at
http://www.nku.edu/~biosci. Send letter of application; brief
statement of professional goals; statements of teaching/research
philosophy; curriculum vitae; transcripts; and names, addresses,
phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three references to
[email protected] or hard copy to Environmental Scientist Search,
Department of Biological Sciences, SC 204E, Northern Kentucky
University, Highland Heights, KY 41099. E versions are preferable.
Review of application materials will begin on Oct. 11, 2011 and
continue until position is filled.
NKU, located seven miles from downtown Cincinnati in an area offering
an outstanding quality of life, is a nationally recognized
metropolitan university committed to active engagement with the
Northern Kentucky/Greater Cincinnati region of nearly two million
people. Our institution is built on core values that emphasize
multidimensional excellence, learner-centered education, civic
engagement, multiculturalism, innovation, collegiality, and
collaboration across disciplines and professional fields. For
additional information on Northern Kentucky University visit
http://www.nku.edu. NKU is an affirmative action/equal opportunity
employer. A criminal background screening is required.
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Richard L. Boyce
Director, Environmental Science Program
Associate Professor
Department of Biological Sciences
Northern Kentucky University
Nunn Drive
Highland Heights, KY 41099 USA
859-572-1407 (tel.)
859-572-5639 (fax)
[email protected]
http://www.nku.edu/~boycer/
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