Assistant Professor - Environmental Science
- Employer
- University of New Haven
- Location
- Connecticut, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Date posted
- Mar 23, 2021
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Science, Technology & Mathematics, Biology & Life Sciences, Geology & Earth Sciences
- Employment Level
- Tenured/Tenured Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Job Details
Assistant Professor – Environmental Science
Department of Biology and Environmental Science
College of Arts & Sciences
Search # 21-12F
Description:
The Department of Biology and Environmental Science at the University of New Haven invites applications for a tenure-track Environmental Science position beginning August 2021.
The Department seeks to hire a teacher-scholar with a background in the ecology of coastal systems. We invite applications from candidates with experience in multidisciplinary approaches to research in areas including, but not limited to: ecological responses / adaptations to climate change in coastal environments, the resilience of complex adaptive systems, and the conservation of natural and built ecosystems in relation to environmental change. We are particularly interested in candidates who study processes at multiple spatial and temporal scales and use quantitative approaches to answer basic questions in ecology.
The University of New Haven is a private, top-tier comprehensive institution that provides students with a combination of a solid liberal arts education and real-world, hands-on career and research opportunities. UNH enrolls approximately 6,900 students, including nearly 1,800 graduate students and more 5,100 undergraduates - the majority of whom reside in University housing. Through its College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business, Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences, Tagliatela College of Engineering, and School of Health Sciences, UNH offers more than 80 undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
Qualifications:
Candidates must have earned a Ph.D. in a field relevant to environmental or marine science and are expected to build a record of excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service. The successful applicant will teach in the Department’s MS and BS Environmental Science Programs, and potentially in its Marine Biology and Marine Affairs undergraduate programs, and establish a vigorous program of high quality, independently funded research that involves both graduate and undergraduate students. The Department also has undergraduate programs in Biology, Genetics and Biotechnology, Biochemistry, and a graduate M.S. program in Cell and Molecular Biology.
Diversity and Inclusion:
The University of New Haven is committed to diversity and inclusion in higher education. The University seeks candidates whose teaching, research and/or service has prepared them to contribute diversity and inclusion in our academic community. Applicants are asked to submit a diversity and inclusion statement explaining how their teaching, scholarship and/or service, contributes to building and supporting diverse and inclusive communities.
Application Process:
All information on candidates will be kept confidential. Review of applications will start immediately and continue until the position is filled. Qualified candidates should submit 1) a cover letter that includes a description of relevant qualifications, 2) a curriculum vitae, 3) a statement of teaching philosophy and achievements, 4) evidence of teaching experience (including course syllabi and student feedback, if available), 5) a diversity and inclusion statement, 6) a brief statement of research interests and plans, and 7) contact information for at least three professional references. All materials should be submitted online at http://apply.interfolio.com/85437
The University of New Haven is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer.
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The University of New Haven embraces diversity and recognizes our responsibility to foster a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming environment in which all members of the Charger community from all socioeconomic backgrounds and identities can learn, work, live, and serve together. We benefit from the academic, social, and cultural developments that arise from a diverse campus committed to equity, inclusion, belonging, and accountability. We are responsible as a community and individuals to address and remove barriers, achieve success, and sustain a culture of inclusivity, empathy, kindness, and compassion. We encourage, welcome, and embrace participation in an ongoing dialogue, engagement, and education to critically examine and thoughtfully respond to the changing realities of our community. Diversity, equity, inclusion, acceptance, and belonging enrich the Charger community and are instrumental to institutional success and fulfillment of the University mission. We are an equal opportunity employer and offer a wide variety of positions for faculty and staff.
Located atop a hill overlooking historic downtown New Haven and Long Island Sound, our 82-acre campus is home to a vibrant population of scholars and professionals who enjoy a wonderful and inclusive work environment. Employees also experience an atmosphere of teamwork and collaboration. Employees can participate in a variety of exciting programs and activities that enrich the lives of students, faculty, staff, and the community as a whole.
Our valued employees are also eligible for an extensive and competitive total benefits package, which includes offering employees and their eligible dependents 100% tuition assistance for courses taken at the University.
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