Director of Environmental Stewardship The University of the South invites applications for the position of Director of Environmental Stewardship. The primary functions are to envision, secure support for, plan, and coordinate program development and institutional capacity development that expands education and research on the greater Domain (natural lands associated with Sewanees 13,000 acre campus). The Director is responsible for holistically and strategically integrating research, demonstration, and management of the greater Domain for the public good.
Responsibilities include; lead planning for the larger-scale thematic and finer-grained educational and research use of the natural areas associated with Sewanees 13,000 acre campus, which includes program development as well as physical and electronic infrastructure development, as needed. Develop relationships with research faculty at graduate institutions to facilitate grant-supported research utilizing Sewanees natural lands and in our region and generate collaborative opportunities for Sewanee faculty and students. Develop and manage relationships with conservation and land management agencies in the region to support research, data sharing, and student internships. Serve as a primary point of contact for those at the University and elsewhere who wish to initiate projects on the greater Domain. Coordinate, complete, and maintain databases for past, present, and future educational and research activities on the greater Domain. Facilitate, and assist in maximizing the impact of, research on the greater Domain by faculty and students. The ideal candidate will have expertise in conservation, ecology or related environmental sciences, at the level of at least a M.S. and as demonstrated through a record of relevant publication. As well, expertise in the study of ecosystems in the southern United States and in seeking and conducting research partnerships with external faculty and institutions. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have experience in collaborating with a variety of stakeholders involved in natural resource conservation and management, management of protected areas for research and/or educational purposes, establishing and maintaining long-term databases and success in securing major grants and other funding. The University of the South comprises a well-regarded College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and a distinguished School of Theology. It is an institution of the Episcopal Church that welcomes individuals of all backgrounds. It is located on a striking, 13,000-acre campus on Tennessee's Cumberland Plateau. Review of applicants will begin on May 21 and continue until the position has been filled. Interested individuals should send a cover letter, résumé, names, and contact information for three references to: http://hr.sewanee.edu/job_postings The University of the South is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply. Eligibility for employment is contingent upon successful prescreening.
