International Environmental Policy and Law Assistant Professor, Tenure Stream
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY JAMES MADISON COLLEGE and the DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE James Madison College (residential undergraduate liberal arts college with an emphasis on public affairs) and the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at Michigan State University, seek a colleague in international environmental policy and law with an emphasis on the governance of renewable natural resources especially as it relates to fisheries and wildlife resources. This tenure stream position is a joint academic year appointment to the two units, at the Assistant Professor level. The ideal candidate for this position would have a strong background in biology and be prepared to teach undergraduate and graduate classes in international environmental law. The ability to teach other courses in international relations, including public international law and global governance would be a plus. We would expect the candidate's research interests and graduate course offerings to focus on environmental policy and law, particularly as that relates to the sustainability and use of fisheries, wildlife and water resources globally. This colleague would also be expected to play a major role in the undergraduate specialization in Science, Technology, Environment and Public Policy (http://www.fw.msu.edu/undergraduates/specializations/ STEPPS/index.htm) and in the graduate specialization in Environmental Science and Policy Program (http:// environment.msu.edu). This individual would also actively interact with partner agencies such as the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, US Fish and Wildlife Service and Great Lakes Fishery Commission. The Department of Fisheries and Wildlife offers both undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The faculty's cutting-edge theoretical and applied research focuses on natural resource and ecosystem management (for details, see: http://www.fw.msu.edu). James Madison College provides undergraduates a liberal education in public affairs. Students select from three majors, International Relations being the largest. The College is dedicated to the highest standards of excellence in undergraduate teaching and engagement. For more details, see http://www.jmc.msu.edu/. The successful candidate should possess a Ph.D. in an environmentally related public policy discipline or in International Relations, with an emphasis on environmental policy and law. Individuals possessing only a J.D. will not be considered for this position. Applicants should submit a letter describing how their research and teaching interests relate to the research and teaching foci noted above. Supporting materials should include a vita, at least three confidential letters of recommendation, and samples of scholarship and teaching materials. Minority and women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. The deadline for receipt of applications is December 17, 2005. Completed files should be sent by that date to: International Environmental Policy and Law Search Committee, Department of Fisheries and Wildlife, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan 48824-1222. Questions about the position should be directed to Dr. Kelly Millenbah (517-353-4802, [EMAIL PROTECTED]). Position to begin August 16, 2006. Late submissions will be considered if a suitable candidate pool is not identified by the deadline. MSU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution. Persons with disabilities have the right to request and receive reasonable accommodation. ________________________________________________________________________
