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Faculty (open rank) in Environment and Sustainability

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Position Information

Position Title
Faculty (open rank) in Environment and Sustainability

Department
Environment and Sustainability

Posting Number
F220179

Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/37884

Employer
State

Faculty Appointment Term
Term

Position Type
UUP Faculty

Posting Detail Information

Fiscal Year
2022-2023

Position Summary

The Department of Environment and Sustainability at the University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, seeks to hire two (2) tenure-track professors, rank open (Assistant, Associate or Full) to begin in the 2023-2024 academic year. With appropriate experience, a future role in department leadership is possible.

Our faculty undertake not only R1, top-tier, foundational research, but also are committed to the goal of problem-solving for a sustainable future, a task that requires inter-, multi- or transdisciplinary environmental research. The department is therefore broadly based, with faculty expertise in the ecological and environmental sciences, social sciences and humanities.

Our pedagogical mission is to guide the academic careers of students trained to consider both natural and social science aspects of environmental problems, and effectively communicate their findings to the world. We seek faculty colleagues who will actively model this outcome. We offer three Bachelor’s degrees (Environmental Sustainability; Environmental Sciences; Environmental Studies), three Master’s degrees (Sustainability; Sustainability Leadership; Evolution, Ecology and Behavior) and two PhD tracks (Sustainability; Evolution, Ecology and Behavior).

We seek applicants with a demonstrated commitment to interdisciplinarity, with training and research in Sustainability Science or Sustainability Social Science. We welcome unconventional approaches to critical issues: topics of interest include but are not limited to issues pertaining to urban ecology, agri-food systems, water systems, energy and climate. A range of quantitative and qualitative approaches with scales from local to global are all appreciated. Our location in Western New York is ideally positioned for the study of processes that impact rural, suburban and urban environments, all in the context of two of the Great Lakes.

Standard duties for academic-year (10-month) faculty include:
  • Maintaining a strong research program
  • Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses and seminars
  • Advising and mentoring students
  • Providing service to the Department and University
The Department of Environment and Sustainability is aware of and strongly committed to overcoming the structural barriers that hinder diversity within our community. This commitment resonates with UB actions towards diversity, equity, and inclusion. We especially welcome applications from persons of color, women, Indigenous Peoples, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities and others who contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

Located on territory of the Seneca Nation of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, we are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible, and safe environment where everyone can learn and thrive. We seek to ensure that our activities respect the needs and identities of all students, staff, faculty and community partners, with special attention to those historically underrepresented in our field.

Outstanding Benefits Package
Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit – all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. Visit our benefits website to learn about our benefit packages .

About The University at Buffalo
The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America’s leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo .

University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

Ph.D. and research/scholarly profile and higher education teaching experience appropriate to rank.

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Demands

Type
Full-Time

Campus
North Campus

Posting Alerts

Special Instructions Summary

Review of applications will begin immediately, and those applications received by November 15, 2022, will be given priority consideration. The position is open until filled.

In the teaching statement please include your experience with problem-based teaching and experiential learning programs.

All application materials should be submitted via UB Jobs. Application materials submitted directly to the posting contact will not be acknowledged and cannot be considered.

Additional Information

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.

Is a background check required for this posting?
No

Background Check Notification

Contact Information

Contact's Name
Chris Larsen

Contact's Title
Professor and Search Committee Chair

Contact's Email
larsen@buffalo.edu

Contact's Phone
716-645-0488

Posting Dates

Posted
10/03/2022

Deadline for Applicants
Open Until Filled

Date to be filled
08/21/2023

References

Number of References Required
3

Reference Cutoff Date

Instructions to Applicant

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Company

University at Buffalo

UB is New York’s largest public university, one of America’s leading research universities and a flagship in the SUNY system.

UB is a top 40 university in a top city in which to attend college, and with more than 1,300 acres across three unique campuses, there is always something new to explore. Regular shuttle service takes students between North Campus and South Campus, and the Downtown Campus is easily accessible by Metro Rail

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