Assistant Professor of Environmental Remediation and Ecosystem Restoration About the Position: The Department of Environmental Sciences in Huxley College of the Environment at Western Washington University (WWU) in Bellingham, WA invites applications for a tenure-track position in Environmental Remediation and Ecosystem Restoration at the rank of Assistant Professor, to begin in September 2014. Primary teaching and research activities for this position will be located at satellite sites in Port Angeles, Poulsbo, and Everett Washington, as part of the Huxley College on the Peninsulas program. This is a new position and is part of a larger initiative by WWU to expand its contribution to higher education in western Washington. The Environmental Sciences Department and Huxley College on the Peninsulas strive to further WWU’s identity as an institution that welcomes and embraces diversity, and encourage applications from diverse candidates. About the Department: Huxley College of the Environment addresses today's environmental issues and prepares tomorrow's interdisciplinary problem solvers. Huxley's integrative approach is designed to train students for creative, fulfilling professional careers in a changing world. Since its establishment in 1968, Huxley College has won national and international recognition for undergraduate and graduate programs that are continually refined to enhance practical, collaborative approaches to solving environmental problems.
Since 1993, the Huxley College on the Peninsulas program has served the Kitsap and Olympic Peninsulas, a region of Washington State with historically limited opportunities for higher education. The Peninsulas program provides access to quality undergraduate instruction for 50 – 60 students annually, many of whom are non-traditional. Traditional classroom interactions are combined with distance learning approaches. Degrees offered through the Peninsulas program include a B.S. in Environmental Science and a B.A. in Environmental Policy. There are also opportunities to mentor M.S. students in the Environmental Science Department from the Bellingham campus. The program’s location offers access to coastal, freshwater, forest and alpine ecosystems in a growing region with many opportunities for applied research and experiential education. Program faculty and students have collaborated with government, tribal and private agencies on a range of local and regional remediation and restoration projects, including the ongoing Elwha River dam removals, the largest dam removal project ever undertaken in the United States. Position Responsibilities: Key responsibilities associated with this position will include: Teaching undergraduate level courses in environmental monitoring and remediation or ecosystems restoration at Huxley College on the Peninsulas program sites Developing distance learning activities in support of the Peninsulas program Advising and mentoring undergraduate students at Peninsulas program sites Developing a sustained program of externally funded research and scholarship Service to the university, profession, and community through appropriate activities Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences, Environmental Engineering, or a related field at time of application Demonstrated ability for high-quality, original and collaborative research in environmental remediation or ecosystems restoration or a related discipline Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate courses in environmental remediation or ecosystems restoration Preferred Qualifications: Research interests that involve questions related to remediation and monitoring of contaminated sites or ecological restoration in coastal, marine or freshwater ecosystems impacted by anthropogenic disturbances Demonstrated experience in building a research program Demonstrated experience with or commitment to outstanding undergraduate teaching that includes experiential learning Demonstrated experience collaborating with environmental resource managers and other related professionals Ability to work effectively with a diverse community of students and colleagues Academic Emphasis: Environmental Remediation and Ecosystem Restoration Job Location: Huxley College of the Environment on the Peninsulas – Poulsbo, WA Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications Bargaining Union: United Faculty of Western Washington Application Instructions and Requested Documents: All applications should be submitted online to WWU’s electronic application system for employment (EASE). See www.wwu.edu/jobs. Click on "faculty" under "Job Openings". Upload application materials per EASE instructions. Applications should include a cover letter addressing the required and preferred qualifications, a curriculum vitae, a teaching philosophy (1 page), contact information for three references, and supporting information for the two teaching related qualifications, such as examples of course evaluations. Other Information: Applicants may contact or direct questions to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Ruth Sofield at [email protected]. Job Posted: 11/8/2013 Closing Date Notes: Application review begins January 3, 2014; position is open until filled Recruitment #: 130999 Western Washington University (WWU) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, WWU does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or genetic information in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions, and educational programs. See WWU's Policy on Providing Equal Opportunity and Nondiscrimination. EO/AA inquiries may be directed to the Vice Provost for Equal Opportunity and Employment Diversity, Title IX Coordinator, Equal Opportunity Office, Western Washington University, Old Main 345 (MS 9021), 516 High Street, Bellingham, WA 98225; 360.650.3307 (voice) or 711 (Washington Relay); EOO. WWU is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. 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