[ECOLOG-L] Computational ecologists: consider applying for creative and applied computing faculty position
Birmingham-Southern College invites applications for a tenure track appointment as Assistant Professor in our new Creative and Applied Computing program effective February, 2017. BSC’s planned Creative and Applied Computing (CAC) major, in development for launch fall 2017, will bring the best of our liberal arts educational traditions together with practical core skills required for technology-proficient professionals of the twenty-first century. Our vision is to provide CAC students with the skills of liberal education they will need in the working world – analytical acuity, outstanding communication abilities, critical thinking, and creativity – and technical skills that can be applied to solving problems. In the workplace of the future, having conceptual awareness and practical facility with technology will continue to grow in importance. Our program will position BSC graduates with an understanding not only of the fundamentals of coding but also an informed appreciation for how technological change intersects with legal, ethical, business, scientific, social, and cultural domains, and the background to envision and champion new applications. The successful candidate will have an aptitude for and interest in participating in the collaborative development of this new program. Candidates should have an advanced degree in computer science or a related discipline, broad scholarly interests, and the creative vision to help us to imagine our new degree program. Responsibilities will include helping to craft and launch the new program in creative and applied computing, ability to offer foundational courses in computing, and collaborating to create new courses. The faculty teaching load at Birmingham-Southern College is three courses each term and an intensive course in the January Exploration term. The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching and to the liberal arts; the College seeks applicants who show a genuine passion for teaching and scholarly inquiry. Questions concerning the new program and the position may be directed to the chair of the search committee, Dr. Peter Van Zandt at pvanz...@bsc.edu. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; application review will begin October 24. Send cover letter, CV, copy of graduate transcripts, and names/contact information for three references to cacsea...@bsc.edu. Birmingham-Southern College (BSC) is a selective residential liberal arts college enrolling approximately 1300 undergraduate students. BSC is included in Pope's Colleges that Change Lives and is a sheltering institution for Phi Beta Kappa. The College's curriculum is based on close faculty-student interaction in teaching, advising, and research. For more on the College's faculty, students, educational mission, and national reputation, visit www.bsc.edu. Birmingham-Southern College is located just minutes from downtown Birmingham, the largest city in Alabama. Birmingham is a leading hub for banking and medical research and is a vibrant center for arts, entertainment, commerce, and recreational activities. There are six higher education institutions within a short commute, a symphony, a ballet, the largest art museum in the Southeast, and annual art, music, and film festivals. BSC is an equal opportunity employer and is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute through their teaching, research, and service to the diversity and excellence of the academic community. BSC complies with the Alabama Child Protection Act and E-Verify.
[ECOLOG-L] Tenure-track Assistant Professor position: Physiology
Birmingham-Southern College, a selective residential liberal arts college, is pleased to announce a tenure-track ASSISTANT PROFESSOR position in BIOLOGY, with a specialization in PHYSIOLOGY beginning fall 2016. Candidates should be committed to excellence in teaching and development of a research program involving undergraduates. Ph.D. required; postdoctoral and teaching experience preferred. Teaching responsibilities include introductory courses in organismal biology; physiology; senior seminar; general education courses; and electives in area(s) of expertise, preferably immunology, neurobiology, developmental biology, or environmental toxicology. The teaching load is three courses per term (lecture and/or lab), plus a January course. With enrollment at over 1300 students, BSC is featured in 40 Colleges that Change Lives and is a sheltering institution for Phi Beta Kappa. Close faculty-student interaction in teaching, advising, and research is at the core of our mission. For more about BSC visit www.bsc.edu. BSC is five minutes from downtown Birmingham, the largest city in Alabama and a leading center for biomedical research in the Southeast. The city is home to six higher education institutions and the community sponsors a symphony, ballet, opera, many museums, and art/music/film festivals. Applications (digital preferred) must include a letter of application (clarify you are applying for the PHYSIOLOGY opening), a curriculum vitae, unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts, statements of teaching philosophy and research interests, and copies of recent publications. Three letters of recommendation are required and should be sent by their authors. Review of applications will begin November 9, 2015 and will continue until the position is filled. (note that this is a late posting - applications are still being accepted) All materials and inquiries should be sent to: Dr. Scot Duncan sdun...@bsc.edu Chair, Department of Biology Birmingham-Southern College Box 549022 Birmingham, AL 35254 BSC is an equal opportunity employer and is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity of our academic community. BSC complies with the Alabama Child Protection Act and E- Verify. For further information about the position and benefits see http://www.bsc.edu/administration/humanresources/
[ECOLOG-L] Position Announcement: Nature Center Executive Director
Nature Center Executive Director Ruffner Mountain Nature Center, a non profit organization in Birmingham, Alabama, seeks experienced Executive Director. The successful candidate must hold a Bachelors degree (Masters preferred) with minimum of 7 years experience in a field of natural science, environmental education, natural resource management, or related field. A minimum 5 years in a leadership and supervisory capacity in nature center or similar organization is required. Must also exhibit a broad knowledge of natural science, finances, land management and public relations. Fundraising and supervision of staff required. Interested applicants should respond via email with the following limited information: name, mailing address, phone numbers and email address to i...@ruffnermountain.org by October 31, 2009. A detailed position description and application instructions will be sent via return email. Ruffner Mountain Nature Center is an equal opportunity employer.
Faculty Position: Urban Environmental Studies
Urban Environmental Studies Coordinator Birmingham-Southern College Environmental Geographer: Birmingham-Southern College, a selective national liberal arts college, invites applications for a tenure-track assistant or associate professor position to begin Fall 2008. Ph.D. in Environmental Geography desired or closely related field (postdoctoral experience preferred). Applicant should have a strong quantitative background and expertise in urban environmental issues, though area of specialty is open. Candidates must have GIS expertise and ability to incorporate GIS into courses as appropriate. Teaching responsibilities include introductory classes in the new interdisciplinary Urban Environmental Studies (UES) major and advanced classes in area of expertise. The successful candidate will also serve as Coordinator for our UES program through implementing a new curriculum for the UES major. We seek applicants who are committed to excellence in teaching and research in a liberal arts setting. Start-up funds available. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. For further information, see http://www.bsc.edu/administration/humanresources/job_opportunities.htm. BSC is an equal opportunity employer and is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute, through their research, teaching, and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of the academic community. Submit letter of application, curriculum vitae, undergraduate and graduate transcripts, statements of teaching philosophy and of research interests, recent publications, and three letters of recommendation to: Dr. Scot Duncan, Biology Department, Box 549022, Birmingham-Southern College, 900 Arkadelphia Rd, Birmingham, AL 35254. Screening of applications will begin November 1, 2007, and continue until the position is filled. Inquiries may be sent to [EMAIL PROTECTED] No e-mail applications. BSC complies with Alabama Child Protection Act.
