Hello! We have an open position for an Assistant Professor of Environmental Justice & Public Policy <https://www.oxy.edu/sites/default/files/assets/HR/Faculty/jd_-_assistant_professor_of_environmental_justice_and_public.pdf> in our department of Urban and Environmental Policy at Occidental College in Los Angeles. The description of the position is linked and also below.
I am happy to answer any questions, discuss the position, the college, or living in Los Angeles. Please share widely, and with interested candidates. Thank you! Best, Bhavna *Bhavna Shamasunder *| Chair & Associate Professor *Urban& Environmental Policy <https://www.oxy.edu/academics/faculty/bhavna-shamasunder> & Public Health * *OXY* *Occidental College * T323-341-4695 | 1600 Campus Road | Los Angeles, California 90041-3314 [email protected] TakingStockStudy <http://takingstockstudy.org/> The Urban & Environmental Policy Department at Occidental College invites applications for a teacher and scholar at the Assistant Professor level in Environmental Justice and Public Policy. The position will begin August 2023. We invite candidates that support the commitment of the department to social, economic, and environmental justice in their teaching, research, and service. We are interested in candidates whose work focuses on environmental policy and/or law with a focus on environmental justice, and/or how environmental policy intersects with issues of race, class, and geography to shape natural resources use and access (such as water or energy), and climate change related impacts, and whose work explores the use of use of strategies to promote a greener, more sustainable and livable environment, and a just economy. This tenure-track appointment will join the department’s interdisciplinary curricular and research efforts that integrate urban and environmental studies and policy. Candidates from a wide variety of disciplines are encouraged to apply, including but not limited to environmental studies, natural resources, energy and resources, environmental sciences, Black studies, Chicanx and Latinx studies, Indigenous studies, geography, sociology, political ecology, political economy, ethnic studies, and law, and urban planning. Priority will be given to candidates whose teaching and research are connected to policy relevant issues, and emphasize the links between environmental issues and racial, economic, and social inequality. We are open to candidates from a variety of methodological approaches, though are especially interested in applied scholars whose work advances environmental justice and has relevance for environmental policy and decision-making, with specific interest in candidates whose work focuses on water, energy, and/or climate. Ideal candidates will also have demonstrated experience helping students evaluate and engage in community-based learning and research that advance efforts to create just and livable communities. Candidates should consider how their work relates to the department and college’s location in the Los Angeles area. Occidental faculty are committed teacher-scholars who bring research and creative discovery to life for students in classrooms, labs, studios, and mentored projects. They teach broadly in the curricula of their departments, advise students, carry out research and creative work, and provide departmental, college-wide, and external service. The primary responsibilities of the selected candidate will include the development and teaching of introductory and core courses in the department, including courses in their area(s) of specialization. We are interested in candidates who will teach some of the following courses: Climate Justice, Environmental Law and Policy, Urbanization and the Environment, Energy and the Economy, and Natural Resource Policy, in addition to Intro to Urban & Environmental Policy and our senior comprehensive research seminar. Candidates will be supported to develop their own courses that will add to our existing curriculum and inspire our students to be applied scholars and agents for social change. There are opportunities for team-teaching with faculty within our department and in other Occidental departments. The successful candidate will join a strong and growing department that currently has four full-time faculty members as well as affiliated faculty in other departments and practitioners who teach a variety of applied courses, and will help further the college’s goals related to community engagement. UEP houses a student-run garden, and students and faculty have led several campus-wide sustainability efforts. We pride ourselves on providing students with robust opportunities for experiential learning, community-based research, and internships. Our department has helped lead efforts on campus, along with the Center for Community Based Learning, to link the college’s academic program with community involvement, including expanding community internships and community-oriented research projects for our students. The candidate will be responsible for producing scholarship commensurate with the requirements for tenure and will be expected to develop a program of research that engages undergraduate students. Incoming faculty will be expected to contribute to and participate in the life and development of the department, advise students, serve on committees, and participate in the broader college and disciplinary communities. For a description of our department and its existing courses in our catalog, please visit our departmental website at: http://www.oxy.edu/uep and our UEPI website at http://www.oxy.edu/uepi. We seek candidates who will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their teaching, research and/or service. U.S. News has consistently ranked Occidental as one of the liberal arts colleges most committed to diversity. We rank near the top of very selective liberal arts colleges in terms of the proportion of low income students with Pell Grants. Situated in the vibrant neighborhoods of Eagle Rock and Highland Park in Northeast Los Angeles allows convenient access to major cultural and natural attractions in the nation’s second largest city. The College supports interdisciplinary and multicultural academic programs that provide a talented, engaged, and diverse group of students with an educational experience that prepares them for leadership in a pluralistic world. *Required Qualifications * ● Demonstrated commitment to and excellence in undergraduate teaching in an urban liberal arts college; ● Ph.D. or terminal degree in their field of specialization or commensurate demonstrated record of research and teaching experience ● ABDs near completion will be considered with the expectation the candidate will complete their doctoral degree within one year of the date of hire. ● We seek candidates who will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their teaching, research, and/or service. ● Contribution to community engaged teaching and research, a central priority of the College’s strategic plan ● Strong record of scholarly accomplishments appropriate to the level of appointment ● Experience in working collaboratively with colleagues ● Demonstrated potential for effective integration of technology into instruction ● Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with students from minoritized and marginalized social groups ● Ability to balance excellent teaching, scholarship (or creative work), and service ● Demonstrated commitment to the four cornerstones of the mission of the College: excellence, equity, community, and service Preferred Qualifications ● Ph.D. or terminal degree in their field of specialization ● Demonstrated experience working in environmental policy and advocacy including collaborative work with nonprofit or advocacy organizations, through professional or volunteer activities. *Application Instructions* You must submit a complete application package electronically to be considered. To apply, please send the following required materials to [email protected]: ● Cover letter of interest that demonstrates a commitment to academic excellence in a diverse liberal arts environment as well as a commitment to our mission of sustainable and just cities. The letter should also include areas of teaching interest and a statement about how the candidate will support and enhance the College’s goal of building a diverse educational environment for all students. ● Curriculum Vitae ● Research Statement ● Teaching Philosophy Statement ● Commitment to Inclusive Excellence Provide a statement of your perspective on your past and present contributions to and future aspirations for promoting justice, equity, inclusion, and diversity in your professional career. This should include your demonstrated commitment to, past evidence of, and future plans for creating equitable opportunities for learning and mentoring especially for students from marginalized and minoritized groups. The purpose of this statement is to help the department identify candidates who have professional experience, intellectual commitments, and/or willingness to engage in activities that could help the College contribute to its mission in these areas. ● List of three references with relevant contact information (for interview phase) If you advance to the finalist phase, you will be asked to have each of your three references submit a letter of recommendation. Please have these ready for the referents to submit should you move forward to this phase of the search. Do not submit these letters with your initial application. Upon receipt of a complete application package, you will receive a preliminary questionnaire. You must complete this questionnaire to move forward in the search process. Application Deadline To be assured full consideration, your application materials must be received by *November 11, 2022.* -- 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]. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/gep-ed/CAOmcLnCAiOsT8d40%3DHjgSdbmE752ORaFLkr1BOJxOJEQUA%2BH%3Dw%40mail.gmail.com.
