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Assistant Professor- Environment & Sustainability and Teacher Education (Joint Appointment)

Employer
Fort Lewis College
Location
Colorado, United States
Salary
$57,000.00 - $57,000.00
Date posted
Apr 8, 2021

Position Summary 

This is a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track, faculty joint position in the Department of Environment & Sustainability and Department of Teacher Education. The teaching load is typically 21 credits per year (12 credits one semester, 9 credits the other semester) with course releases possible for the development of the new Environment & Climate Institute programming needs. Tenure-track Professors also mentor students, maintain an active scholarship program, and contribute to service to the department and college.   

Minimum Qualifications 

  • PhD in Environmental Studies, interdisciplinary Environmental Science, Environmental Education, Geography, Education, or related field by May 31, 2021.  
  • Experience in Environmental Education at the secondary and post-secondary level.  
  • Experience with school-based partnerships or background in secondary education teaching  
  • Demonstrated record of environmental scholarship.  
  • Ability and interest in teaching multiple courses in the natural and social sciences in the Department of Environment & Sustainability and the School of Education.  
  • Evidence-based research experience and/or practice with science education that incorporates gender equity and inclusive programming for underserved and minority populations.  
  • Experience with field sampling methodologies and design of hands-on learning experiences in the field.  

Preferred Qualifications 

  • Work experience with student success, equity, and inclusion at the secondary or post-secondary level, with ability to differentiate for learners with a wide range of diverse learning needs  
  • Experience with mobile learning labs (MLL)  
  • Laboratory instruction experience  
  • Knowledge of and work experience in the Four Corners region, its ecosystems, and people.  
  • Interest and ability to teach concurrent college-level environmental science courses at a local or regional high school  
  • Knowledge of STEM pedagogies in secondary education including guiding academic standards such as the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)  
  • Background in climate change science and adaptation practices relevant to rural communities.  
  • Experience developing coursework in various formats (in-person, online, hybrid, hy-flex, etc)  
  • Demonstrated ability in curriculum planning, implementation and evaluation  
  • Ability to conduct community and socioeconomic needs assessments.  
  • Publications manuscripts, conference presentations, or public-facing outreach regarding environmental and climate science.  

Major Responsibilities 

  • Teach college courses and concurrent college-level introductory environmental science courses at regional high schools  
  • Ability and interest to teach the following courses:  Introduction to Environmental Studies, Introduction to Environmental Science, and upper-level courses in Environmental Education, Senior Capstone, and applicant’s area of expertise. Courses will also be taught in the Teacher Education Department (e.g., science methods). Course load may also include graduate thesis supervision and advising.  
  • Develop new environmental science-focused courses to be taught concurrently at regional high schools, exploring in-person, hybrid, and online course delivery formats  
  • Design, develop, and teach environmental workshops, lead field work projects, and manage experiential learning sessions as part of course load, including on weekends and during the year-long ECI program as needed  
  • Work with peer mentors, high school instructors, and other academic personnel to deliver high quality ECI educational experience  
  • Ability to mentor undergraduate and high school research projects  
  • Work with the ECI team and the academic units on:  
  1.  Developing Student success program featuring skills module  
  1.  Development of an on-campus environmental laboratory  
  1.  Creation of Mobile Learning Lab (MLL) coursework that ties directly to work-based learning opportunities (e.g. job shadowing, consulting, internships, and apprenticeships).The program has the end goal of skilled workforce entry and higher education matriculation, particularly to routes that stack to a degree in construction management.  
  1. The program features hands-on outdoor learning, success coaching, peer mentorship, and career exploration, all of which will be a part of the position and affiliated hires  
  • Perform service-related activities within the department and the college.   
  • Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success; work with broadly diverse communities.  
  • Maintain knowledge and awareness of digital accessibility including the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 508.   
  • Produce and remediate digitally accessible materials in accordance with FLC standards.   
  • Perform other duties as assigned.  

Work Conditions 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that an employee can expect while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

  •  Ability to teach and conduct research outside in Colorado environments.  
  • Moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone, and printers, light traffic).  
  • Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.  

Compensation  

Salary is $57,000 for this 9-month position,  plus a comprehensive benefits package.  

 
Application Process 
A complete application packet includes: 

  • Cover letter addressing interest and qualifications for position 
  • Include details regarding how your course design and personal and professional experiences allow you to encourage a learning environment grounded in equity and inclusion.  “How do you envision contributing to Fort Lewis College’s commitment to equity and inclusion?” 
  • Curriculum vitae 
  • Names and contact information for three current, professional references 

 

Submit materials as one PDF file via email to: 

APECI-Search@fortlewis.edu

 

Application materials received by May 16, 2021, will receive full consideration. 

Position will remain open until filled. 

 

The successful candidate will be required to submit original, official college transcripts,  

and pass a background check. 

 

The College and the Community  

Fort Lewis College, a public institution located in Durango, Colorado, offers degree programs in arts, business, education, health fields, humanities, social and natural sciences, and teacher education. Our inspiring mountain campus is located atop a scenic mesa overlooking historic Durango and situated between the San Juan Mountains and the desert Southwest. We are committed to accessible and high-quality baccalaureate education, and our hallmarks are remarkably close relationships between students and faculty, the freedom of intellectual exploration, and the challenge of experiential learning. Our 3,300 students come from 48 states, 17 countries, with 36% Native American and Alaska Native backgrounds, and 11% Hispanic backgrounds. Durango is a thriving multicultural community of 18,500 set along the beautiful Animas River Valley. Averaging 300 sunny days per year, the community is known for its outdoor lifestyle and friendly, festive atmosphere. Durango is also the cultural and economic hub of the Four Corners region, rich in dining, shopping, and entertainment, and linked with airline service to hubs in Denver, Phoenix, and Dallas. 

Equal Opportunity  

Fort Lewis College does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin, sex*, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, family or domestic status, political beliefs, veteran status, pregnancy, or genetic information. Accordingly, equal opportunity for employment shall be extended to all persons. The College shall promote equal opportunity, equal treatment, and affirmative action efforts to increase the diversity of students, faculty, and staff. The College is dedicated to building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment. 

To file a report, get resources, read policies, or make an appointment, See www.fortlewis.edu/CARE

Questions about Title IX sex discrimination? 

Office of the Title 9 Coordinator 

Molly Wieser 

230 Skyhawk Station 

1000 Rim Drive 

Durango, Colorado 81301 

(970) 247-7241 wieser_m@fortlewis.edu 

Other discrimination questions?  

Office of the Equal Opportunity Coordinator 

David Pirrone 

192 Education Business Hall 

1000 Rim Drive 

Durango, Colorado 81301 

(970) 247-7182 djpirrone@fortlewis.edu 

  * Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Part 106 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, including in admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and CFR 106 to Fort Lewis College may be directed to FLC's Title IX Coordinator and/or to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education. 

ADAA Accommodations  

Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact Kristin Polens by phone 970-247-7459 or email kpolens@fortlewis.edu at least five business days before the assessment date to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date. 

 

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