Environmental Humanities Postdoctoral Fellow (Media and Science) The Environmental Science and Policy (ENSP) Program at the College of William and Mary is pleased to announce a two-year post-doctoral position in environmental humanities/arts: From Testtube to Youtube - Communicating Environmental Science through Media. This position, sponsored by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, is ideal for someone with an appropriate terminal degree (PhD or MFA) who is working at the intersection of media production and science. The position provides an excellent opportunity to use media skills in showcasing cutting edge research projects and facilitating undergraduate student projects, while receiving close mentorship in teaching and professional academic development. The Fellow will join a vibrant, interdisciplinary academic community interested in communicating current environmental issues.
The successful candidate will have expertise in both media production and science. Having teaching interests at the intersection of environmental science is preferred, but not necessary. The fellow will be mentored (in production, research, and teaching) by senior scholars in the ENSP and Film Studies programs, teach one production class per semester, mentor undergraduate production projects, and contribute to the development of educational media at the College. Compensation includes competitive salary with benefits as well as research and travel budgets. The Fellowship period begins in August 2009. Application materials should be in the form of a single pdf document sent electronically. Please include in the pdf a letter of application, a current CV, contact information for at least three potential letters of recommendation, and a statement of professional interests. A sample of media produced should also be provided, either through a website listed at the end of the pdf document or a labeled dvd sent through the regular mail. Email the pdf to Professor Dan Cristol at dac...@wm.edu. If sending a dvd by mail, please address to: Professor Dan Cristol, Biology Department, College of William and Mary, Williamsburg VA 23187-8795. For further information please contact Dan Cristol (dac...@wm.edu) and refer to our ENSP programs website at www.wm.edu/environment and other website information about William & Mary. Review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. The College of William & Mary is an EEO/AA employer.
