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 2016. The ENV currently serves over 180 undergraduate students in two majors: Environmental Science (B.S.) and Environmental Studies (B.A.). The ENV has seven full-time faculty and a laboratorian. ENV faculty are actively engaged in research, and teach a diverse undergraduate population.
Position: Plant Community Ecologist 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, environmental data analysis 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. Review of applications will begin January 1, 2016 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. Required Qualifications The successful candidate will have a PhD, 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 candidate will be encouraged to seek external funding to further support research activities. E-mail Liam Heneghan ([email protected]) for additional inquiries. To apply visit: https://facultyopportunities.depaul.edu/postings/293 -- Liam Heneghan Chair and Professor of Environmental Science and Studies Blog: http://10thingswrongwithenvironmentalthought.blogspot.com/ Recent Essays: http://www.3quarksdaily.com/3quarksdaily/MondayMusings.html#Liam Essays at Aeon Magazine: http://www.aeonmagazine.com/author/liam-heneghan/ Essay on my work at Grist: http://grist.org/people/teaching-kids-about-climate-change-read-them-a-classic-story/ Co-Director, Institute for Nature and Culture DePaul University Environmental Science and Chemistry Building (McGowan South) 1110 West Belden Avenue Chicago, IL 60614 Ph 773 325-2779 Fax: 773 325-7448
