Teaching Professor in Environmental Science
- Employer
- Georgetown University
- Location
- District of Columbia, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Date posted
- Nov 2, 2021
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Science, Technology & Mathematics, Agriculture & Animal Sciences
- Employment Level
- Non-Tenured Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Teaching Professor in Environmental Science
Georgetown University: Main Campus: Graduate School
Location: Washington, DC
Open Date: Sep 29, 2021
Deadline: Apr 01, 2022 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
Description
The Georgetown University's Graduate School of Arts and Sciences and the Georgetown Environment Initiative invite applications for a full-time non-tenure track position to be hired at the assistant professor level in Environmental Science/Sustainability. The faculty member will be hired and will be based in the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS) and the Georgetown Environment Initiative (GEI).
About the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
Georgetown's Graduate School of Arts and Sciences brings 200 years in education and formation to building programs that respond to the needs of our changing world. The School hosts institutes and offers doctoral, master's and certificate programs using a variety of interdisciplinary tools and perspectives on issues encompassing the humanities, social sciences, health, education, communication, technology and science. For more information about the School, please check https://grad.georgetown.edu
About the GEI
The Georgetown Environment Initiative (GEI) is a University-wide effort to advance the multidisciplinary study of the environment and sustainability in relation to society, scientific understanding, sound policy, and the complex challenges we face as stewards of the Earth. The core values of the GEI reflect a commitment to academic excellence, student engagement, Jesuit ideals of service to others, and stewardship for our environment. For more information about the Institute, please visit our website https://environment.georgetown.edu
Qualifications
Creative, solution-oriented candidates with an interdisciplinary background in a range of environmental specialties are welcome to apply. Areas of interest are broad and could include, for example: global environmental change and its impacts, ecosystem resilience and evaluation, human dimensions of environmental change, sustainability theory and practice, sustainable resource production and use, sustainable systems (including agriculture, transportation, and energy), and sustainable development. GIS, remote sensing, and other data analytic and visualization skills are advantageous.
The successful applicant will bring an interdisciplinary perspective to research and teaching; will be able to analyze and clearly communicate complex scientific data and concepts to broad specialist and non-specialist audiences; and will demonstrate a commitment to exceptional graduate teaching. We seek an enthusiastic scientist to actively collaborate with faculty in the sciences and across Georgetown University. Candidates would have the opportunity to shape the content of new courses and contribute to program development to meet the needs of the newly launched Master of Science in Environment and Sustainability Management (https://esm.georgetown.edu), in addition to other emerging interdisciplinary environmental programs and degrees of the GEI.
Application Instructions
Applicants should provide a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching statement (not to exceed two pages), a diversity and inclusion statement, names and contact information of three referees, and teaching evaluations for three different courses. References will be contacted for select candidates only. All candidates must hold a PhD from an accredited university. The start date for this position is August 1, 2022. Applications for this position must be made via Georgetown’s online application management system at https://apply.interfolio.com/95950. Faxed, mailed or emailed applications will not be accepted. Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2021 and will continue until the position is filled.
For more information and to apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/2600004
Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please click here for more information, or contact the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity & Affirmative Action (IDEAA) at (202) 687-4798.
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