Assistant Professor and Program Director, Environmental Sciences The Department of Environmental Sciences at Oregon Institute of Technology (OIT) seeks applications for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track position, to start Fall 2011 (September 2011). Teaching responsibilities could include upper and lower division project classes, field courses, and biology and chemistry courses. Program Director responsibilities include curriculum development; advising students; recruiting; managing community college articulation agreements; conducting program assessment; and maintaining and initiating partnerships with local federal, private and non-profit organizations. Environmental Sciences at OIT is a hands-on, experientially based program in a premier research location in the Klamath Basin in south central Oregon. Three emphasis areas in watershed sciences, geographic information systems, and sustainable technologies prepare students for employment in a variety of environmental fields. Information about the program may be found at: http://www.oit.edu/programs/klamath-falls/environmental-sciences/overview
Qualifications: Master's Degree or Ph.D. (preferred) in Environmental Sciences or a related field, industry and/or research experience, ability to teach undergraduate courses, and demonstrated skills in academic program leadership. To Apply Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience. Review of applications will begin January 1, 2011 and continue until the position is filled. To apply, please submit a letter of application, current curriculum vitae, transcripts and current contact information for at least three professional references to [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> , job # 11-66011. Application material may also be mailed to OIT Office of Human Resources, 3201 Campus Drive, Klamath Falls, OR 97601 or faxed to (541) 851-5200. For further information contact Carrie Wittmer, Search Chair, at [email protected]. OIT is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/ADA employer
