The Department of Geography and the Environment at Villanova University invites applications for a Teaching Post–Doctoral Fellow to begin in fall 2018. We seek an individual with exceptional potential as a scholar and teacher who can contribute to our undergraduate programs. The Department of Geography and the Environment is a multidisciplinary academic unit housed in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences with a growing undergraduate program and a new graduate program; representing Villanova’s strong investments in research and infrastructure, and a longstanding commitment to excellence in teaching. To contribute broaden our teaching and research programs, we seek a Teaching Post–Doctoral Fellow in Environmental Studies. We seek a highly qualified candidate who will broaden the scope of expertise among the faculty in the area of environmental studies. The successful candidate will develop and teach courses in the area of environmental studies or associated fields for undergraduate students within their area of expertise. A Ph.D. in a field related to environmental studies is required.
Teaching responsibilities will include lecture and seminar-style courses at the undergraduate level. The teaching obligation is twelve credit hours divided into a 2/2 teaching load. This is a three–year appointment. Requirements: the successful candidate will possess a Ph.D. (or completed by August 2018) and have the training and background to teach courses such as environmental studies, environmental policy, and courses related to sustainability. The position entails a 50% teaching and 50% research workload. The position will require the development and teaching of course material and the supervision of undergraduate student research. Preference will be given to candidates with promising research programs and the potential for publication in prominent outlets. We are especially interested in candidates whose teaching will contribute to the Department's commitment to diversity and academic excellence. The Department of Geography and the Environment is a multidisciplinary department with three undergraduate majors (Geography (BA), Environmental Studies (BA), and Environmental Science (BS)) along with two interdisciplinary minor programs. The Department currently has 10 full–time faculty and approximately 100 undergraduate and graduate students. The Department also hosts a new Environmental Science (MS) master’s program. The University’s commitment to and investment in the Department includes the construction of new teaching and research laboratories to complement its existing GIS, teaching, and research facilities. Applicants must apply on-line at http://jobs.villanova.edu. Review of application materials is underway, and will continue until the position is filled. The online application should include a brief letter of application indicating your interest and suitability, a statement of teaching philosophy to include brief descriptions of two or three relevant courses the candidate is able to offer, a statement of research experience and plans, curriculum vitae, and official graduate and undergraduate transcripts. The names and contact information for three referees are required and must be included. Referees will be contacted directly by the search committee and asked to submit confidential letters of recommendation online to complete the application process. Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian order. Diversity and inclusion have been and will continue to be an integral component of Villanova University’s mission. The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect, and can contribute to the University’s mission and values. Villanova is located in the ethnically, racially, and culturally diverse Philadelphia metro region. The Department values dynamic and diverse faculty members who are committed to teaching, scholarship, and service. For a more detailed description of the Department, please consult http://www1.villanova.edu/villanova/artsci/geoenv.html, or contact Dr. Francis A. Galgano, Department Chair ([email protected]).
