POSITION VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT Assistant Professor of Human Dimensions in Natural Resources Department of Ecosystem Science and Management
WORK LOCATION: Texas A&M University, College Station, TX POSITION DESCRIPTION: Applications are invited for a 10-month, tenure accruing assistant professor position emphasizing the human dimensions of the natural resources to contribute to a social-ecological systems emphasis in the Department of Ecosystem Science and Management (ESSM) at Texas A&M University, College Station. All applicants with a PhD and expertise in social sciences that directly pertains to natural resource management and the environment will be considered. Preference will be given to those with multi-disciplinary research experience and expertise in one or more of the following areas: 1) environmental policy and governance, 2) adaptive natural resource management, and 3) social-ecological systems. ESSM is one of 14 academic departments within the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. It consists of 48 faculty members affiliated with various agencies within the state, 20 staff members, 100 graduate and 180 undergraduate students on the College Station campus (essm.tamu.edu). The programmatic mission of ESSM is to solve real world problems with research-based solutions. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: A doctoral degree in human dimensions of natural resources, rural sociology, political science, human geography, or a related discipline and demonstrated expertise and accomplishment in one or more of the above emphasis areas is required. The ability to develop an internationally recognized research program; conduct collaborative, multidisciplinary research; solicit extramural contracts and grants, and effectively contribute to graduate and undergraduate teaching programs is essential. The incumbent will be responsible for teaching a senior undergraduate course in Natural Resource and Environmental Policy, and contribute to a second undergraduate course in Coupled Social-Ecological Systems or Environmental Impact Assessment or Ecosystem Management, and development of a graduate course in their area of expertise. SALARY AND BENEFITS: Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. A guide to the benefits offered can be found at ://www.tamus.edu/assets/files/benefits/pdf/GuideBooklet.. APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 1, 2013 or until a suitable candidate is identified. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Qualified individuals are invited to submit a letter of application, curriculum vita, statements of research and teaching philosophy, and names and contact information of three references via the GreatJobs website (://greatjobs.tamu.edu) NOV #06634. Contact David D. Briske ([email protected] or 979-845-5581) for additional information. Applications will be evaluated beginning March 1, 2013 and will continue until a suitable candidate has been identified. The Texas A&M University System is committed to the fundamental principles of academic freedom, equality of opportunity and human dignity. To fulfill its multiple missions as an institution of higher learning, Texas A&M encourages a climate that values and nurtures collegiality, diversity, pluralism and the uniqueness of the individual within our state, nation and world. All decisions and actions involving students and employees should be based on applicable law and individual merit. Texas A&M University, in accordance with applicable federal and state law, prohibits discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
