[ECOLOG-L] Visiting Assistant Professor (2 year) in GIS/Environmental Science at Villanova University
Visiting Assistant Professor (2 year) in GIS/Environmental Science at Villanova University The Department of Geography and the Environment invites applications for a full-time non-tenure track visiting assistant professor position to teach at the undergraduate and possibly graduate level starting in August 2019. The position is for one year, with possible renewal for a second year. The ideal candidate will teach introductory Environmental Science and Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) courses, as well as courses in the candidate’s area of expertise. The department’s overarching objective is to integrate the disciplines of geography and environmental science in seeking to understand the spatial patterns of human systems and landscapes, environmental processes, and the effects of people on the environment. The Department of Geography and the Environment offers a B.S. degree in Environmental Science, B.A. degrees in Geography and Environmental Studies, and a M.S. degree in Environmental Science. For a more detailed description of the Department, please consult http://www1.villanova.edu/villanova/artsci/geoenv.html. Teaching responsibilities include lecture and laboratory courses at the undergraduate and possibly graduate levels. Teaching responsibilities are 24 contact hours per year typically divided into a 4/4 teaching load. The position may further entail the supervision of undergraduate student research. A Ph.D. in environmental science or a related discipline and/or MS with suitable professional / practitioner experience is required. Previous teaching experience is highly preferred. Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian order. Diversity and inclusion have been and will continue to be an integral component of Villanova University’s mission. The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values. For more information and to apply, see https://jobs.villanova.edu/postings/15303. Review of application materials will begin February 15, 2019, and will continue until the position is filled.
[ECOLOG-L] Visiting Assistant Professor (2 year) in GIS/Environmental Science at Villanova University
The Department of Geography and the Environment invites applications for a full-time non-tenure track visiting assistant professor position to teach at the undergraduate and possibly graduate level starting in August 2019. The position is for one year, with possible renewal for a second year. The ideal candidate will teach introductory Environmental Science and Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) courses, as well as courses in the candidate’s area of expertise. The department’s overarching objective is to integrate the disciplines of geography and environmental science in seeking to understand the spatial patterns of human systems and landscapes, environmental processes, and the effects of people on the environment. The Department of Geography and the Environment offers a B.S. degree in Environmental Science, B.A. degrees in Geography and Environmental Studies, and a M.S. degree in Environmental Science. For a more detailed description of the Department, please consult http://www1.villanova.edu/villanova/artsci/geoenv.html. For more information and to apply, see https://jobs.villanova.edu/postings/15303. Review of application materials will begin February 15, 2019, and will continue until the position is filled.
[ECOLOG-L] GIS Laboratory Manager at Villanova University
The Department of Geography and the Environment at Villanova University seeks a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Laboratory Manager. The GIS Laboratory Manager supervises and maintains the Department’s GIS Laboratory and geospatial equipment and software. The Manager supports the Department’s programs, functions, and the teaching mission by providing assistance to faculty in the development in the teaching of geospatial lessons, exercises, labs, and courses. The Manager serves as the primary geospatial advisor and resource for faculty and students. For more information and to apply, please see: https://jobs.villanova.edu/postings/15280.
[ECOLOG-L] Masters of Science in Environmental Science - Villanova University
The Villanova University Master of Science in Environmental Science (MSES; https://www1.villanova.edu/villanova/artsci/geoenv/academicprograms/Gradute_Programs.html) program is accepting applications for Fall 2019. The program emphasizes integrated thinking and learning at the nexus of science, policy, and society. Our graduates see beyond linear and fragmented approaches to solving environmental problems and understand the complex interactions between people and the environment. Students may elect either a thesis or non-thesis (capstone or portfolio) option that can be completed full-time or part-time. We offer specialty tracks in Ecosystem Sciences, Resource Management, and Geospatial Sciences that prepare graduates to be competitive in multiple career paths. The MSES faculty includes professors with expertise in several academic disciplines and a range of scholarly interests that span geography, biology, chemistry, and geology. Research undertaken by faculty and MSES students spans these disciplines (see https://www1.villanova.edu/villanova/artsci/geoenv/academicprograms/Gradute_Programs/ResearchAreas.html for more information about ongoing research). For more information about the MSES program, and to apply, see the program website (https://www1.villanova.edu/villanova/artsci/geoenv/academicprograms/Gradute_Programs.html), or contact the Program Coordinator, Ms. Kathleen Cooper (kathleen.f.coo...@villanova.edu). Prospective students are also encourage to contact potential research mentors (https://www1.villanova.edu/villanova/artsci/geoenv/facultyandstaff.html) directly. To be considered for graduate assistantships (including tuition and stipend), applications must be received by March 1, 2019.
[ECOLOG-L] REU in Coastal Ecosystems Ecology - Villanova University
The laboratory of Dr. Nathaniel Weston in the Department of Geography and the Environment at Villanova University will host a Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) student during summer 2018. REU internships are funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) to support active research participation of undergraduate students. The REU student will develop an independent research project focused on coastal ecosystems ecology, and will participate in field trips to tidal marsh research sites in Plum Island Sound, MA and Delaware River, NJ. Eligibility and Requirements: REU applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the U.S., completed one or more years of college but not received a Bachelor’s degree, have completed some coursework relevant to related to the REU program, and have plans to pursue a career in environmental research. Applicants must confirm that they are able to participate in the entire program (June 4 – August 10). The summer intern should expect to participate in physically strenuous field research in sometimes uncomfortable conditions (muddy, buggy, hot). Program: The REU intern will receive a stipend of $5000 for the summer. Housing on Villanova’s campus and a meal plan will be provided. The program runs from June 4 – August 10 (10 weeks). The intern will participate in the on-campus professional development activities administered by the Villanova Center for Research and Fellowships that includes social events and workshops on topics including the responsible conduct of research, fellowships in the STEM fields, networking, science writing, and delivering effective presentations. The REU intern will also receive safety and field sampling training at the start of their internship. The REU intern will join a group of undergraduate and graduate students in the laboratory of Dr. Nathaniel Weston (http://nweston.org), and will work to design and implement an independent research project. This REU internship provides the selected undergraduate student with an outstanding opportunity to develop and design an independent research project and to gain substantial hands-on field and laboratory experience in a dynamic research program. Application: Applicants for the 2018 summer REU internship complete the online application and have a letter of recommendation submitted by March 16. The online application (http://nweston.org/reu-in-coastal- ecosystems-ecology/) includes several document uploads that should be prepared prior to completing the online portion of the application: - A cover letter that describes your interest in coastal ecosystems ecology, your professional career goals, and what you hope to obtain from a summer REU internship (limited to 1 page). - A resume (limited to 2 pages). - A copy of your academic transcript (unofficial is acceptable). Applicants should also request a letter of recommendation from a faculty member. The letter can be submitted by email directly to Dr. Weston (nathaniel.wes...@villanova.edu). See http://nweston.org/reu-in-coastal-ecosystems-ecology/ for more information and to apply.
[ECOLOG-L] Teaching Post–Doctoral Fellow in Environmental Studies at Villanova University
The Department of Geography and the Environment at Villanova University invites applications for a Teaching Post–Doctoral Fellow to begin in fall 2018. We seek an individual with exceptional potential as a scholar and teacher who can contribute to our undergraduate programs. The Department of Geography and the Environment is a multidisciplinary academic unit housed in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences with a growing undergraduate program and a new graduate program; representing Villanova’s strong investments in research and infrastructure, and a longstanding commitment to excellence in teaching. To contribute broaden our teaching and research programs, we seek a Teaching Post–Doctoral Fellow in Environmental Studies. We seek a highly qualified candidate who will broaden the scope of expertise among the faculty in the area of environmental studies. The successful candidate will develop and teach courses in the area of environmental studies or associated fields for undergraduate students within their area of expertise. A Ph.D. in a field related to environmental studies is required. Teaching responsibilities will include lecture and seminar-style courses at the undergraduate level. The teaching obligation is twelve credit hours divided into a 2/2 teaching load. This is a three–year appointment. Requirements: the successful candidate will possess a Ph.D. (or completed by August 2018) and have the training and background to teach courses such as environmental studies, environmental policy, and courses related to sustainability. The position entails a 50% teaching and 50% research workload. The position will require the development and teaching of course material and the supervision of undergraduate student research. Preference will be given to candidates with promising research programs and the potential for publication in prominent outlets. We are especially interested in candidates whose teaching will contribute to the Department's commitment to diversity and academic excellence. The Department of Geography and the Environment is a multidisciplinary department with three undergraduate majors (Geography (BA), Environmental Studies (BA), and Environmental Science (BS)) along with two interdisciplinary minor programs. The Department currently has 10 full–time faculty and approximately 100 undergraduate and graduate students. The Department also hosts a new Environmental Science (MS) master’s program. The University’s commitment to and investment in the Department includes the construction of new teaching and research laboratories to complement its existing GIS, teaching, and research facilities. Applicants must apply on-line at http://jobs.villanova.edu. Review of application materials is underway, and will continue until the position is filled. The online application should include a brief letter of application indicating your interest and suitability, a statement of teaching philosophy to include brief descriptions of two or three relevant courses the candidate is able to offer, a statement of research experience and plans, curriculum vitae, and official graduate and undergraduate transcripts. The names and contact information for three referees are required and must be included. Referees will be contacted directly by the search committee and asked to submit confidential letters of recommendation online to complete the application process. Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian order. Diversity and inclusion have been and will continue to be an integral component of Villanova University’s mission. The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect, and can contribute to the University’s mission and values. Villanova is located in the ethnically, racially, and culturally diverse Philadelphia metro region. The Department values dynamic and diverse faculty members who are committed to teaching, scholarship, and service. For a more detailed description of the Department, please consult http://www1.villanova.edu/villanova/artsci/geoenv.html, or contact Dr. Francis A. Galgano, Department Chair (francis.galg...@villanova.edu).
[ECOLOG-L] Teaching Post–Doctoral Fellow in Environmental Studies at Villanova University
The Department of Geography and the Environment at Villanova University invites applications for a Teaching Post–Doctoral Fellow to begin in fall 2018. We seek an individual with exceptional potential as a scholar and teacher who can contribute to our undergraduate programs. The Department of Geography and the Environment is a multidisciplinary academic unit housed in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences with a growing undergraduate program and a new graduate program; representing Villanova’s strong investments in research and infrastructure, and a longstanding commitment to excellence in teaching. To contribute broaden our teaching and research programs, we seek a Teaching Post–Doctoral Fellow in Environmental Studies. We seek a highly qualified candidate who will broaden the scope of expertise among the faculty in the area of environmental studies. The successful candidate will develop and teach courses in the area of environmental studies or associated fields for undergraduate students within their area of expertise. A Ph.D. in a field related to environmental studies is required. Teaching responsibilities will include lecture and seminar-style courses at the undergraduate level. The teaching obligation is twelve credit hours divided into a 2/2 teaching load. This is a three–year appointment. Requirements: the successful candidate will possess a Ph.D. (or completed by August 2018) and have the training and background to teach courses such as environmental studies, environmental policy, and courses related to sustainability. The position entails a 50% teaching and 50% research workload. The position will require the development and teaching of course material and the supervision of undergraduate student research. Preference will be given to candidates with promising research programs and the potential for publication in prominent outlets. We are especially interested in candidates whose teaching will contribute to the Department's commitment to diversity and academic excellence. The Department of Geography and the Environment is a multidisciplinary department with three undergraduate majors (Geography (BA), Environmental Studies (BA), and Environmental Science (BS)) along with two interdisciplinary minor programs. The Department currently has 10 full–time faculty and approximately 100 undergraduate and graduate students. The Department also hosts a new Environmental Science (MS) master’s program. The University’s commitment to and investment in the Department includes the construction of new teaching and research laboratories to complement its existing GIS, teaching, and research facilities. Applicants must apply on-line at http://jobs.villanova.edu. Review of application materials will begin 15 September 2017, and will continue until the position is filled. The online application should include a brief letter of application indicating your interest and suitability, a statement of teaching philosophy to include brief descriptions of two or three relevant courses the candidate is able to offer, a statement of research experience and plans, curriculum vitae, and official graduate and undergraduate transcripts. The names and contact information for three referees are required and must be included. Referees will be contacted directly by the search committee and asked to submit confidential letters of recommendation online to complete the application process. Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian order. Diversity and inclusion have been and will continue to be an integral component of Villanova University’s mission. The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect, and can contribute to the University’s mission and values. Villanova is located in the ethnically, racially, and culturally diverse Philadelphia metro region. The Department values dynamic and diverse faculty members who are committed to teaching, scholarship, and service. For a more detailed description of the Department, please consult http://www1.villanova.edu/villanova/artsci/geoenv.html, or contact Dr. Francis A. Galgano, Department Chair (francis.galg...@villanova.edu).
[ECOLOG-L] MS in Environmental Science Research Opportunities at Villanova University
The Department of Geography & the Environment at Villanova University is starting a new MS in Environmental Science program in fall 2016 (http://www1.villanova.edu/villanova/artsci/geoenv/academicprograms/Gradut e_Programs.html). Students interested in MS thesis research opportunities focused on the response of coastal marshes to climate change and land use change should contact Nat Weston (nathaniel.wes...@villanova.edu). More information on research in the Weston Lab can be found at the website (http://nweston.org/).
[ECOLOG-L] Three Tenure Track Positions in Environmental Science / Geography / GIS at Villanova University
The Department of Geography and the Environment at Villanova University invites applications for three tenure–track Assistant Professor positions to begin August 2016. We seek individuals with exceptional potential as scholars and teachers who can contribute to our undergraduate and graduate programs. The Department of Geography and the Environment is a dynamic academic unit housed in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences with a growing undergraduate program and a new graduate program, representing Villanova’s strong investments in research and infrastructure, and a longstanding commitment to excellence in teaching. To contribute to continued Departmental growth and broaden our teaching and research programs, we seek the following: Position 1, Environmental Scientist: We seek an environmental scientist who complements existing strengths in ecosystems ecology and biogeochemistry and will broaden the scope of expertise among the faculty. The successful candidate will develop and teach lecture and laboratory environmental science courses for undergraduate and graduate students and possibly non-science students, at the introductory level and also within their scientific area of expertise. A Ph.D. in Environmental Science or closely related discipline is required and teaching experience and/or post-doctoral experience is preferred. Position 2, Environmental Geographer: We seek a broadly trained environmental geographer who complements existing strengths in sustainability, environmental change, and geospatial technology within the Department, and who will support the growth of the undergraduate and graduate programs. Preference will be given to applicants with a regional focus outside the U.S. and to those who understand and have facility with geo–spatial technologies. The successful candidate will develop and teach undergraduate geography courses and relevant elective courses to graduate students. A Ph.D. in geography is required, and teaching experience is preferred. Position 3, Geographer and GIS Specialist: We invite applications for a tenure–track Assistant Professor with a specialty in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), who utilizes GIS and other geospatial technologies as a major component of their research. The successful candidate will develop a robust geospatial research and teaching program that incorporates undergraduate and graduate student research, and will teach undergraduate and advanced GIS and geography courses in their subject area. A Ph.D. is required, and teaching and/or post-doctoral experience is preferred. Teaching responsibilities for all positions will include lecture and/or laboratory courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Teaching obligations are 15 credit hours per year divided into a 3/2 teaching load. The positions will require the development and teaching of course material and the supervision of undergraduate and graduate student research. Preference will be given to candidates with promising research programs including extramural funding, and the potential for publication in prominent outlets. We are especially interested in candidates whose teaching will contribute to the Department's commitment to diversity and academic excellence. The Department of Geography and the Environment is a multidisciplinary department with three undergraduate majors: Geography (BA), Environmental Studies (BA), and Environmental Science (BS). The Department currently has 9 faculty members and approximately 95 undergraduate majors along with two interdisciplinary minor programs. The Department’s new Environmental Science (MS) master’s program will begin during the fall 2016 semester. The University’s commitment to and investment in the Department includes the construction of new teaching and research laboratories to complement its existing GIS, teaching, and research facilities during the next two academic years. Applicants must apply on-line at http://jobs.villanova.edu. Review of application materials will begin 1 October 2015, and will continue until the positions are filled. The online application should include a brief letter of application indicating your interest and suitability, a statement of teaching philosophy, a statement of research experience and plans, curriculum vitae, and official graduate and undergraduate transcripts. The names and contact information for three referees are required and must be included. Referees will be contacted directly and asked to submit confidential letters of recommendation online to complete the application process. Villanova University is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian order, located in the ethnically, racially, and culturally diverse Philadelphia metro region. An AA/EEO employer, Villanova seeks a diverse faculty committed to scholarship, service, and especially teaching, who understand, respect, and can contribute
[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Teaching/Research Position in Environmental Chemistry
POSTDOCTORAL TEACHING FELLOW: Villanova University, Department of Geography and the Environment is seeking applicants for a Postdoctoral Teaching Fellow position beginning August 2013. This is a three-year appointment. Requirements: the successful candidate will possess a Ph.D. (or near completion) in environmental science or closely related discipline, and have the training and background to teach environmental science, elective courses on environmental topics, and environmental chemistry. We are particularly interested in candidates with a background in environmental chemistry (i.e., biogeochemistry, emerging contaminants, toxicology, etc.) who can develop an active research program that involves undergraduate students. The position entails a 50% teaching and 50% research workload. Applications (i.e., letter of application, teaching and research statement, curriculum vitae, recommendations, and sample publications) should be submitted via https://jobs.villanova.edu (direct link: https://jobs.villanova.edu/postings/5681). Documents that cannot be submitted electronically should be sent to Dr. Francis A. Galgano, Chair, Department of Geography and the Environment, Villanova University, Villanova, PA, 19085. Three letters of reference are requested. Villanova is a Catholic University sponsored by the Augustinian order. An AA/EEO employer, Villanova seeks a diverse faculty committed to scholarship, service, and especially teaching, who understand, respect, and can contribute to the Universitys mission and values. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Please consult http://www.villanova.edu/artsci/geoenv/ or send questions to angelina.fond...@villanova.edu. Applications will be considered starting July 8, 2013, and the position will remain open until filled.
[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Teaching/Research Position in Environmental Chemistry
POSTDOCTORAL TEACHING FELLOW: Villanova University, Department of Geography and the Environment is seeking applicants for a Postdoctoral Teaching Fellow position beginning August 2013. This is a three-year appointment. Requirements: the successful candidate will possess a Ph.D. (or near completion) in environmental science or closely related discipline, and have the training and background to teach environmental science, elective courses on environmental topics, and environmental chemistry. We are particularly interested in candidates with a background in environmental chemistry (i.e., biogeochemistry, emerging contaminants, toxicology, etc.) who can develop an active research program that involves undergraduate students. The position entails a 50% teaching and 50% research workload. Applications (i.e., letter of application, teaching and research statement, curriculum vitae, recommendations, and sample publications) should be submitted via https://jobs.villanova.edu (direct link: https://jobs.villanova.edu/postings/5681). Documents that cannot be submitted electronically should be sent to Dr. Francis A. Galgano, Chair, Department of Geography and the Environment, Villanova University, Villanova, PA, 19085. Three letters of reference are requested. Villanova is a Catholic University sponsored by the Augustinian order. An AA/EEO employer, Villanova seeks a diverse faculty committed to scholarship, service, and especially teaching, who understand, respect, and can contribute to the Universitys mission and values. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Please consult http://www.villanova.edu/artsci/geoenv/ or send questions to angelina.fond...@villanova.edu.
[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Teaching/Research Fellowship
Mendel Science Experience Post-Doctoral Fellow Department of Geography the Environment Villanova University Faculty Mentors: Nathaniel Weston and Steven Goldsmith Villanova Universitys College of Liberal Arts and Sciences invites applications for a Mendel Science Experience Post-doctoral Fellow within the Department of Geography the Environment. The Fellows program is designed to enhance the Colleges teaching of science to non-science majors through the Mendel Science Experience program and to foster the professional development of recent Ph.D. recipients on a career path leading to faculty positions. Positions are 50:50 teaching and research. Fellows will team- teach a laboratory science course for non-science-majors, develop and teach an upper level undergraduate course, will conduct research in collaboration with the faculty mentors, and will have opportunities to supervise undergraduate research. The position begins in August 2013. Candidates with a background in biology, geology, environmental science, or similar fields with research interests in watersheds and/or coastal ecosystems are encouraged to apply. Applicants who have an interest in the environmental impacts of horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing for natural gas extraction are highly encouraged. We are particularly interested in those with experience in evaluating the fates of nutrients, sediments, and/or contaminants in either riverine or tidal marsh systems. The successful applicant will enhance our ongoing research on watersheds and tidal marsh ecosystems, with a new focus on natural gas extraction in the Marcellus Shale (Please see our websites http://homepage.villanova.edu/nathaniel.weston and http://goldsmithenvironmental.com for more information on research in our labs). Applicants are expected to assist faculty in the Department of Geography and the Environment by co-teaching a Mendel Science Experience course on climate change in the fall of 2013 and co-design and teach an MSE course focused on the environmental impacts of hydraulic fracturing in the fall of 2014. Applicants are also expected to design and teach a new upper- level environmental science course in their research area. Applications must include a curriculum vitae, transcripts of all graduate work, and a cover letter that includes a statement of career goals, a plan for research that indicates collaboration with the faculty mentors, a proposal for teaching that includes the hydraulic-fracturing Mendel Science Experience course for non-science-majors and an upper level environmental science elective course, and names and contact information for three references. Applicants must apply online at https://jobs.villanova.edu. Review of applications will begin on 20 April 2013; the search will remain open until the position is filled. Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian order. An AA/EEO Employer, Villanova seeks a diverse faculty committed to scholarship, service, and especially teaching, who understand, respect, and can contribute to the Universitys mission and values.
[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Teaching/Research Position
Mendel Science Experience Post-Doctoral Fellow Department of Geography the Environment Villanova University Faculty Mentors: Nathaniel Weston and Steven Goldsmith Villanova Universitys College of Liberal Arts and Sciences invites applications for a Mendel Science Experience Post-doctoral Fellow within the Department of Geography the Environment. The Fellows program is designed to enhance the Colleges teaching of science to non-science majors through the Mendel Science Experience program and to foster the professional development of recent Ph.D. recipients on a career path leading to faculty positions. Positions are 50:50 teaching and research. Fellows will team- teach a laboratory science course for non-science-majors, develop and teach an upper level undergraduate course, will conduct research in collaboration with the faculty mentors, and will have opportunities to supervise undergraduate research. The position begins in August 2013. Candidates with a background in biology, geology, environmental science, or similar fields with research interests in watersheds and/or coastal ecosystems are encouraged to apply. Applicants who have an interest in the environmental impacts of horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing for natural gas extraction are highly encouraged. We are particularly interested in those with experience in evaluating the fates of nutrients, sediments, and/or contaminants in either riverine or tidal marsh systems. The successful applicant will enhance our ongoing research on watersheds and tidal marsh ecosystems, with a new focus on natural gas extraction in the Marcellus Shale (Please see our websites http://homepage.villanova.edu/nathaniel.weston and http://goldsmithenvironmental.com for more information on research in our labs). Applicants are expected to assist faculty in the Department of Geography and the Environment by co-teaching a Mendel Science Experience course on climate change in the fall of 2013 and co-design and teach an MSE course focused on the environmental impacts of hydraulic fracturing in the fall of 2014. Applicants are also expected to design and teach a new upper- level environmental science course in their research area. Applications must include a curriculum vitae, transcripts of all graduate work, and a cover letter that includes a statement of career goals, a plan for research that indicates collaboration with the faculty mentors, a proposal for teaching that includes the hydraulic-fracturing Mendel Science Experience course for non-science-majors and an upper level environmental science elective course, and names and contact information for three references. Applicants must apply online at https://jobs.villanova.edu. Review of applications will begin on 20 April 2013; the search will remain open until the position is filled. Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian order. An AA/EEO Employer, Villanova seeks a diverse faculty committed to scholarship, service, and especially teaching, who understand, respect, and can contribute to the Universitys mission and values.
[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Teaching/Research Fellowship - Villanova University
Villanova University’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences invites applications for a Mendel Science Experience Post-doctoral Fellow. The Fellows program is designed to enhance the College’s teaching of science to non-science majors through the Mendel Science Experience program and to foster the professional development of recent Ph.D. recipients on a career path leading to faculty positions. Positions are 50:50 teaching and research. Fellows will team-teach a non-science-majors course with their faculty mentor as well as upper level undergraduate course, will conduct research in collaboration with the faculty mentor, and will have opportunities to supervise undergraduate research. The position begins in August 2011. Applicants who have an interest in research focused on the response of tidal marshes to climate change and land use alterations are encouraged to apply to work with Nathaniel Weston in the Department of Geography and the Environment. We’re especially interested in the response of microbial and plant communities to rising sea-levels and salt-water intrusion, changing organic matter sequestration and sediment accretion rates, and the resultant alterations to ecosystem function. I teach a Mendel Science Experience course focused on climate change. Applicants interested in working in my lab and developing and teaching courses in the Department of Geography and the Environment should contact me prior to submitting applications. The application must include a research plan and a teaching proposal that should be developed in coordination with me. Please contact me via email (nathaniel.wes...@villanova.edu) to discuss the position and your interests. See my website (http://homepage.villanova.edu/nathaniel.weston) for more information on research in my lab. Applications must include a curriculum vitae, official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work, and a cover letter that includes: a statement of career goals, a personal professional development plan, a plan for research that indicates collaboration with the potential faculty mentor, a proposal for teaching that includes a Mendel Science Experience course for non-science-majors and an upper level course (possibly team- taught with the faculty mentor) for science, and names and contact information for three references. Applicants must apply online at https://jobs.villanova.edu. Review of applications will begin on 2 March 2012; the search will remain open until the position is filled. Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian order. An AA/EEO Employer, Villanova seeks a diverse faculty committed to scholarship, service, and especially teaching, who understand, respect, and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.
Ecosystem Ecology Research Technician Position, Villanova University
The Ecosystem Ecology Research Technician primarily will assist the Postdoc and Project Manager with coordination and technical assistance for a federally-funded grant to examine the role of climate change-induced, salt- water intrusion into freshwater tidal marshes in the Delaware River. The successful applicant will perform routine procedures in soil and water analyses for nutrients, gaseous C and N fluxes, and microbial dynamics in these ecosystems. The position includes but is not exclusive to extensive laboratory and field work, general laboratory maintenance, ordering supplies, glassware reparation/washing, training undergraduate students, and operating and towing a boat. Experience with nutrient analyses, liquid and gas chromatography, elemental analyzers, and various chemical digestions, is highly desirable. Position requires a B.S./B.A. in biology/chemistry or related field within biogeochemistry, marine, freshwater or environmental sciences. The applicant should possess excellent organization skills, must work well with others, and function as an integral part of a research team. Salary starts at 31K but can be adjusted based on experience. Send resume, one-page letter of interest, college transcripts and at least three professional references to: Dr. Melanie Vile, Director of Grant Development and Assistant Research Professor of Biology, Villanova University, Villanova PA 19085; [EMAIL PROTECTED]
