The School for the Environment at the University of Massachusetts Boston is seeking candidates for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Urban Ecology to begin September 1, 2025. We invite scholars to apply who study urban ecosystems through the lens of conservation, adaptation, and restoration. We will consider those working in any of the domains of ecology, environmental health, environmental biology and nature-based solutions. Topics could include but are not limited to the ecological study of sustainable urban development, urban agriculture, climate resiliency in cities, and/or invasive species management.
See https://employmentopportunities.umb.edu/boston/en-us/job/525312/assistant-professor-school-for-the-environment for the job listing. The candidate will have the opportunity to interact with programs and collaborators within the School for the Environment the Stone Living Lab, Urban Harbors Institute (UHI), Sustainable Solutions Lab (SSL), Mass Bays National Estuary Partnership, Nantucket Field Station, Living on Earth, and the UMass Boston CANALA (Collaborative of Asian American, Native American, Latino and African American) Institutes. Collaborative research opportunities also exist through the University of Massachusetts Boston’s Scholarly Grand Challenges. The successful candidate will be expected to develop an active, collaborative and impactful research program, seeking funding from public and private sources. The successful candidate will participate in graduate training and will receive mentoring within the School for the Environment as well as professional development opportunities. The successful candidate will be expected to teach and mentor students across the Environmental Studies and Sustainability BA and Environmental Science BA, BS, MS, and PhD programs. In addition to teaching and research, the candidate will also be expected to provide service to the School for the Environment, the university and the professional field of study. Interested individuals can initiate the application process by visiting the UMB’s Career Portal at: https://employmentopportunities.umb.edu/boston/en-us/listing/. After completing the University’s basic employment application, candidates can upload the following documents: · Cover letter (2 pages maximum) · CV · Complete contact information for three academic references If selected to advance as a potential candidate, we will later request statements of teaching and research interests. Application Deadline For maximum consideration by the SFE Search Committee, materials should be submitted, via the UMB Employment Portal, by Friday, November 17, 2024 before 11:59 pm (EST). For More Information Michael Tlusty, Professor of Sustainability and Food Solutions, School for the Environment, University of Massachusetts Boston at: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>. To unsubscribe from this list please go to https://community.esa.org/confirm/?u=RhPWqPxFwODKvbkiT32nkIqRrsiSgulp
