Warren Wilson College seeks applicants for a full-time, continuing Assistant Professor of Environmental Science in the Department of Environmental Studies. Through leadership in our thriving environmental program, this new colleague will educate changemakers and contribute to understanding in the western North Carolina region.
Ideal candidates will be able to teach introductory environmental science and specialty environmental science courses in the successful candidate’s area of expertise. The faculty member in this position is also expected to advise students in the Environmental Science major, mentor students in undergraduate research projects, and work in close collaboration with the Center for Working Lands team. This is a full-time, continuing faculty position on a 10-month contract in an extended contract system. Opportunities also exist to teach in the College's MS in Applied Climate Studies program--these are optional and would be additionally compensated. The Department of Environmental Studies is an interdisciplinary learning community, preparing leaders who are able to critically assess, develop, and promote resilient and sustainable futures for life on Earth. The department offers three majors: Sustainable Agriculture and Food Studies (BS or BA), Environmental Science (BS), and Environmental Studies (BA). Program graduates have a strong foundation in the natural sciences and a rich understanding of the social, political and ethical implications of environmental problems and solutions. Approximately 900 acres of ecologically-managed working farm and forestland (including stream and river ecosystems), as well as thousands of acres of surrounding public lands serve as a hands-on educational setting for our program. Successful candidates will have evidence of excellence in and commitment to undergraduate teaching, a track record of relevant scholarly activity, experience in interdisciplinary approaches to environmental science, and ability to collaboratively contribute to the College’s working lands programs. RESPONSIBILITIES: - Teach 24 credit hours per year; typically, 4 credits are re-assigned to mentor undergraduate research projects - Provide academic and career advising to Environmental Science students. - Mentor student research projects within the Natural Science Undergraduate Research Sequence. - Integrate the College’s working lands into teaching and research through collaboration with the Farm, Forest, and Landscape managers. - Participate in and contribute to the business of the Environmental Studies Department. - Contribute to the college’s General Education Program, as appropriate. - Provide service to the college, as well as ongoing professional development and scholarly activity. ABOUT WARREN WILSON COLLEGE Warren Wilson College is located on a beautiful 1,135-acre campus in the Blue Ridge Mountains near Asheville, North Carolina. We enroll approximately 750 undergraduates and 100 graduates. Rooted in liberal arts education, the College provides educational programs that foster students’ curiosity, empathy, and integrity to prepare graduates to engage in groundbreaking scholarship and creative work; to pursue meaningful careers with professionalism; and to lead purposeful lives dedicated to fostering a just, equitable, and sustainable world. TO APPLY: Interested candidates should provide the following documents to complete their application: - A curriculum vitae. - A cover letter that emphasizes how their teaching practices connect to Warren Wilson’s distinctive learning approach and community, and describes how their research and/or creative scholarly activity will complement their approach. - An essay response to the following prompt: Reflect on your past experience with creating inclusive learning spaces in 500-1000 words. First consideration will be given to candidates who apply by January 21, 2025. Electronic submission is required. For the full job ad, description and submission of materials, see: https://warren-wilson.breezy.hr/p/abebbbdbed89-assistant-professor-of-environmental-science -- Eric Griffin, Ph.D. (he/him/his) Assistant Professor of Ecological Forestry and Director of Undergraduate Research, Warren Wilson College Research Associate, Smithsonian Environmental Research Center -- CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT AND NOTICE This message from Warren Wilson College contains information which may be privileged and confidential, and is solely for the use of the recipient. If you are not the intended recipient, be aware that any review, disclosure, copying, distribution, or use of the contents of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this in error, please notify the sender and destroy it immediately. Please consider the environment before printing this email. To unsubscribe from this list please go to https://community.esa.org/confirm/?u=RhPWqPxFwODKvbkiT32nkIqRrsiSgulp
