The Department of Environmental Studies at Antioch University New England (AUNE) seeks a full-time Post-doctoral fellow in its innovative, interdisciplinary graduate department with programs leading to Master’s and Doctoral degrees in Environmental Studies. The position would begin in August 2016.
We seek a collaborative and highly motivated Post-doc with a PhD in geography, GIS, landscape ecology, physical/biogeography, conservation biology, ecology, or related fields. The desired candidate will have expertise in both computer hardware and software associated with GIS and in remote teaching technology. Some experience with R, Python, and open source software is preferred. The position requires engagement with student learning on a semester basis, teaching face-to-face and hybrid courses (weekday and weekend delivery models with a combination of classroom and on-line learning). The selected candidate will teach graduate courses at the introductory and advanced GIS level and provide technical expertise and support in GIS and remote sensing to the AU community (faculty, staff, and students). The fellow will also coordinate the activities in the AUNE Center of Spatial Analysis and Remote Sensing including daily operations and maintenance as well as administrative and technical support for its computer technological infrastructure (including both hardware and software). Monthly travel to our Seattle and Los Angeles campus to deliver GIS classes is required. The University, Campus, and Department Antioch University (AU) is a singularly accredited, multi-campus, coast-to-coast institution of higher learning that provides learner-centered education to empower students with the knowledge and skills to lead meaningful lives and to advance social, economic, and environmental justice. AUNE, one of AU’s five regional campuses, uses a distinctive graduate education pedagogy that mixes rigor with experiential learning and social engagement. The Department of Environmental Studies educates visionary, pragmatic leaders in a collaborative interdisciplinary setting, founded on academic excellence and the principles of environmental justice and sustainability. Visit our website for more information about AUNE and the Environmental Studies department. The fellowship provides $42,000/yr salary plus benefits with the opportunity for a 2nd year renewal. The fellow will be located in the Environmental Studies Department at Antioch University New England, Keene, NH. We will begin reviewing applications May 23, 2016 until filled. Applicants should submit: a cover letter providing an overview of their relevant background and indicating when they will be available for the position, CV, and the names of three references. The application should be emailed to: Professor Peter A. Palmiotto [email protected]
