FACULTY POSITION(S)
SUSTAINABILITY OR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

Interdisciplinary Department of Environmental Studies in the College of Public 
Affairs and Administration at University of Illinois at Springfield (UIS) seeks 
applications at the tenure-track ASSISTANT PROFESSOR level with expertise in 
sustainability or sustainable development.  One position will begin August 16, 
2012; the other pending on approval.  Candidates must have a Ph.D. in 
sustainability, sustainable development, environmental studies, environmental 
science, or a related field; evidence of research potential; and ability to 
perform academic and research advising.  The position(s) requires teaching 
Environmental Social Sciences and Humanities, Sustainable Development, 
Introduction to Sustainability, and courses in candidates' areas of expertise.  
Teaching load consists of a combination of on-campus and online courses at both 
the undergraduate and graduate levels.  For full information, please visit: 
http://uis.edu/ens.

Located in the state capital, UIS is one of three campuses of the University of 
Illinois.  The UIS campus serves approximately 5,000 students in 23 
undergraduate and 21 graduate programs.  The academic curriculum of the campus 
emphasizes a strong liberal arts core, an array of professional programs, 
extensive opportunities in experiential education, and a broad engagement in 
public affairs issues of the day.  The campus offers many small classes, 
substantial student-faculty interaction, and a rapidly evolving 
technology-enhanced learning environment.  Our diverse student body includes 
traditional, non-traditional, and international students.  Twenty-five percent 
of majors are in 17 undergraduate and graduate online degree programs and the 
campus has received several national awards for its implementation of online 
learning.  UIS faculty members are committed teachers, active scholars, and 
engaged professionals in service to society.  Applicants are encouraged to 
visit the campus web page at http://www.uis.edu/.

Send a letter of application, statement of teaching philosophy and research 
interest, vita, undergraduate and graduate transcripts (unofficial acceptable), 
and the names and contact information of three references to Search Committee, 
Department of Environmental Studies, University of Illinois at Springfield, One 
University Plaza, PAC 308, Springfield, Illinois  62703.  Review of 
applications will begin October 24, 2011, and continue until the position is 
filled or the search is terminated.

UIS is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer with a strong 
institutional commitment to recruitment and retention of a diverse and 
inclusive campus community.  Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with 
disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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