The School of Earth Sciences and Environmental Sustainability (SESES) invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor in Environmental Social Science. This is a full-time, benefit eligible, tenure-track appointment. We seek an interdisciplinary environmental social scientist who will contribute to existing strengths in environmental research, teaching and practice in SESES. We welcome applicants with interdisciplinary training and research experience in a variety of fields, including but not limited to the areas of environmental policy and governance, conservation biology, economics, geography, environmental studies and sciences, sociology, sustainable development and climate science. The successful candidate will work in coupled natural and human systems and at the interface between science and policy.
This position builds on university strengths in Environmental Sustainability. Northern Arizona University seeks to bring together scholars within SESES and across colleges (College of Engineering, Forestry and Natural Sciences; College of Social and Behavioral Sciences; College of Arts and Letters; and W. A. Franke College of Business) to foster interdisciplinary scholarship, teaching, and a range of expertise to secure large interdisciplinary sustainability focused grants. Scholars are sought to develop new collaborations that will enable interdisciplinary science-based, community-oriented scholarship and teaching on local to global sustainability challenges. The successful applicant will contribute to enhancing and expanding the new SESES Interdisciplinary PhD, building research capacity in coupled human and natural systems. Minimum qualifications for the rank of Assistant Professor PhD degree in a social science, or in an interdisciplinary environmental program with a social science emphasis conferred by Aug 14, 2017. Preferred qualifications include: Interdisciplinary PhD and/or broad interdisciplinary training, Demonstrated experience in interdisciplinary research on environmental or conservation policy, ecosystem services, sustainability science, water, climate, energy, or land conservation, Demonstrated use of quantitative social science research methods including quantitative modeling in coupled socio-environmental systems, Demonstrated ability in interdisciplinary teaching at the university level including sustainability concepts and environmental policy, Demonstrated success mentoring undergraduate and/or graduate students in interdisciplinary research, Demonstrated ability to develop a promising research program including writing successful interdisciplinary grants and publications, Demonstrated ability to work effectively with people from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds, Willingness and ability to offer courses that complement the existing strengths of the SESES environmental and sustainability curricula, Potential to develop research collaboration with other SESES and NAU researchers on campus, and with the community and region, Experience or interest in sustainability or environmental policy research related to the Southwestern United States or Latin America Salary range is $63,500 - $69,000 and commensurate with qualifications and experience at hire. This is a full time benefit eligible tenure track position. This position begins August 14, 2017. Review of applications will begin on December 5, 2016 and will continue until position is filled. Northern Arizona University is a 29,000-student institution with its main campus in Flagstaff, a four-season community of about 70,000 at the base of the majestic San Francisco Peaks. NAU’s emphasis on undergraduate education is enhanced by its graduate programs and research as well as distance learning. All faculty members are expected to promote student learning and help students achieve academic outcomes. The university is committed to a diverse and civil working and learning environment. For information about diversity, access, and equity at NAU, see nau.edu/Center-for-University-Access-and-Inclusion/. Northern Arizona University is also known for its commitment to sustainability. NAU's Office of Sustainability is dedicated to tracking, reporting, and implementing sustainability initiatives that help to support the NAU President’s 2020 Carbon Neutrality Goal <http://rs.acupcc.org/ip/116/>. The office works collaboratively with local, national, and international partners to develop sound initiatives that support the university's sustainability mission and improve the social, ecological, and economic environments that surround us. NAU has been ranked highly among US universities in sustainability education and operations, and continues to integrate education, co-educational, and operations across campus and the community (See http://nau.edu/green-nau/). The University’s sustainability research is growing and has particular strengths in ecology, climate science, environmental sciences, and forestry. SESES offers B.S. and B.A. interdisciplinary degrees in Environmental & Sustainability Studies, a B.S. in Environmental Sciences, an M.S. in Environmental Science & Policy, MS in Climate Science and Solutions and an Interdisciplinary Ph.D. degree. SESES also offers B.S and M.S degrees in Geology. Our programs are supported by faculty from across campus including sustainability related faculty from the Biological Sciences, Engineering & Professional programs, the School of Forestry, the College of Arts and Letters, the College of Social, Behavioral Sciences, the W. A. Franke College of Business. To apply for this position, go to http://nau.edu/Human- Resources/Careers/Faculty-and-Administrator-Openings under Job ID 602887. For consideration for this position submit a single PDF file, containing: (1) Cover letter addressing minimum and preferred qualifications, (2) Curriculum Vitae, (3) Evidence of teaching effectiveness, (4) Statement of future research plans, (5) Statement of Teaching philosophy including approaches for interdisciplinary teaching, (6) Unofficial transcript, (7) Contact information for references including name, e-mail and phone (3 or more) If you have problems submitting application attachments in the form of one PDF document or questions please contact [email protected]. If you need assistance completing your application, there are instructions available online at http://hr.nau.edu or in person in the Human Resources Department located in Building 91 on the NAU Campus - on the corner of Beaver and DuPont Streets. 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