A tenure-track opening at the Assistant Professor level in the Department of Environmental Science and Studies (ENV) at DePaul University in Chicago, starting September 2012. The ENV currently serves over 150 undergraduate students in two majors: Environmental Science (B.S.) and Environmental Studies (B.A.). The ENV has six full-time faculty and a laboratorian. ENV faculty are actively engaged in research, and teach a diverse undergraduate population.
Position: Plant Community Ecologist or Plant Taxonomist who is familiar with Midwest flora to teach courses in Plant Identification and Field Research Methods, as well as general education courses in Environmental Science and upper level courses in his or her specialty. A research focus on biodiversity, applied studies and/or an urban emphasis and experience with multivariate statistics would be a plus. The successful candidates will have a Ph.D., teaching experience, a strong commitment to undergraduate education, experience involving undergraduate students in their research as well as an interest in contributing to a growing major and department. Post-doctoral experience is a plus. ENV faculty are expected to develop an active and productive research program that offers research experiences for ENV majors, assist in developing the ENV curriculum, and participate in administrative duties at the department, college, and university levels. Start-up funds are provided. Research grants are available from the College and University on a competitive basis. Some support from ENV for continuous research activity and travel are also provided. The candidates will be encouraged to seek external funding to further support research activities. Review of applications will begin November 15, 2011 and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should apply online with a cover letter, curriculum vita, statement of research interests (2 page maximum), statement of teaching interests with educational philosophy (2 page maximum) and evidence of teaching effectiveness including syllabi of relevant courses. In addition, ENV requests three letters of reference ? please supply the on-line system with the e-mail addresses of three individuals. E-mail Naomi Leighton ([email protected]) for additional inquiries. To apply, go to: facultyopportunities.depaul.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=50822 Yours truly Liam Liam Heneghan Professor of Environmental Science http://las.depaul.edu/env/People/LiamHeneghan/index.asp Co-Director, Institute for Nature and Culture DePaul University 1110 W Belden Chicago, IL 60614-3251 Ph 773 325-2779 Fax: 773 325-7448 email: [email protected] Blog: http://10thingswrongwithenvironmentalthought.blogspot.com/
