One-year Faculty Fellow in Environmental Studies (Ecology) Colby College - Waterville, ME
The Environmental Studies Program at Colby College invites applications for a one-year sabbatical replacement position in Ecology to begin September 1, 2015. The successful candidate will have a specialization in the ecology of terrestrial ecosystems along with an interest in the application of ecological principles to the solution of environmental problems. We welcome applications from broadly trained ecologists with experience and expertise in areas such as population or community ecology, conservation biology, restoration ecology, and landscape ecology. Candidates should have a Ph.D. and a strong commitment to undergraduate education. Familiarity with liberal arts colleges and teaching experience is desirable. Teaching responsibilities will include two courses required for the Environmental Studies major with laboratory (Introduction to Ecology and Advanced and Applied Ecology), and one additional intermediate-level elective course in the candidates area of specialty. All courses will serve majors in the Environmental Studies Program, a strategic priority of the College. For more information about the Environmental Studies Program, faculty, and courses please see the Program website at www.colby.edu/environmentalstudies/ Interested candidates should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statements of teaching philosophy and research interests, graduate transcript, three letters of recommendation, and a sample of current scholarship (e.g., a recent publication or manuscript) as PDFs to: [email protected]. Electronic submission of applications is required and receipt will be confirmed. Application review will begin January 5, 2015, and will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries may also be directed to [email protected] Colby College is a private, coeducational liberal arts college that admits students and makes personnel decisions on the basis of the individuals qualifications to contribute to Colbys educational objectives and institutional needs. Colby College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, religion, ancestry of national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, or veterans status in employment or in our educational programs. Colby is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and operates in accordance with federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination. For more information about the College, please visit our website: www.colby.edu
