** Apologies for cross-posting ** Dear colleagues,
American University in Washington DC has just opened a search for up to three new tenured or tenure-line environmental scientists. Please see information about the innovative search(es) below. I would be grateful if you could share the ad widely within your networks. I am serving on the search committee so will be happy to respond to queries. American University, College of Arts & Sciences, Department of Environmental ScienceEnvironmental Science (Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor) ------------------------------ The Department of Environmental Science in the College of Arts and Sciences at American University in Washington, DC invites applications for up to three tenure-track or tenured Assistant/Associate/Full Professors to form a collaborating research team. We seek either a group of researchers who will be hired together, or a senior individual with a vision for filling the other positions. The team’s research should focus on environmental science, including but not limited to ecosystem science, water resources, climate science, energy use, and conservation biology. We are especially interested in innovative approaches that investigate these areas in a urban context, such as heat islands and air quality, sea level rise, protection of water resources, and preservation of urban biodiversity and ecosystem services. QUALIFICATIONS All applicants should have a strong record of (or potential for) externally sponsored research. We are especially eager to recruit candidates with established research partnerships (or the ability to form such partnerships) in the Washington, DC area. Candidates should also have a record of excellence in teaching and mentoring both graduate and undergraduate students. Teaching responsibilities will include basic courses in environmental science and more advanced courses in the applicant’s area of specialty. The Ph.D. is required; post-doctoral experience is preferred. At least one appointment will be at a senior level with tenure. Preference will be given to senior candidates who are able and willing to lead the department. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS Applicants should include a statement (a joint statement for team applications) of research outlining the research focus (or foci) and future plans for developing a nationally competitive, externally funded research program at American University. In addition to a (joint, if applicable) research statement, each applicant should include statements of individual research and teaching experience, a CV, and the names of three references not in the proposed team. Please submit applications via: http://apply.interfolio.com/25814. Review of applications will begin October 24 and continue until the position is filled. American University is a private institution within easy reach of the many centers of government, business, research, and the arts located within the nation’s capital. For more information about American University, visit www.american.edu. Simon Nicholson, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of International Relations Director of the Global Environmental Politics Program School of International Service American University 4400 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington DC 20016 // +1.202.885.1614 Links: Homepage <http://www.american.edu/sis/faculty/snichols.cfm> // GEP Program <http://www.american.edu/sis/gep> // Washington Geoengineering Consortium <http://dcgeoconsortium.org/> ** NEW BOOK (with Paul Wapner) *Global Environmental Politics: From Person to Planet <http://www.paradigmpublishers.com/books/BookDetail.aspx?productID=393777> *(Paradigm Publishers, 2014) ** -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "gep-ed" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
