The Department of Earth and Environmental Studies at Montclair State University (http://www.csam.montclair.edu/earth) seeks two full-time (10- month) tenure-track Assistant Professors, one in earth systems modeling, and another in environmental economics, with a appointment start date of September 1, 2011.
Earth Systems Modeling: Applicants with expertise in regional- or global- scale climate models, biogeochemical cycling, ecosystem modeling, or atmosphere-biosphere interactions are especially encouraged to apply. The ideal candidate will utilize complex numerical modeling simulations, with application to global climate change science and policy and/or sustainable natural resource conservation and management. Applicants are expected to have a Ph.D. in geoscience, applied physics, meteorology, geography, or a related field, and a research record in earth systems modeling. Environmental Economics: Broadly trained environmental scholar will apply economic principles and methods to assess impacts of environmental and sustainability measures on the global economy. Desirable specializations include, but not limited to: energy, natural resource, ecosystem sustainability, economics of global climate change or land-use development and remediation. The ideal candidate will utilize economic modeling, risk assessment, and/or GIS analysis, applied to environmental policy and natural resource conservation/management. Candidates must have a PhD degree in one of the following fields: economics, public policy, environmental sciences, geography, natural resource management, or a related discipline that integrates the environment, sustainable development, social science, and economics. Electronic application materials are preferable. Send cover letter, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation and a statement of professional goals, research interests and teaching philosophy to: Dr. Sandra Passchier (passchi...@mail.montclair.edu), Earth Systems Modeling Search Committee Chair (position V-F10), or Dr. Dibyendu Sarkar (sark...@mail.montclair.edu), Environmental Economics Search Committee Chair (position V-F17); Department of Earth and Environmental Studies, Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ 07043. Materials should arrive by December 1, 2010 to assure full consideration. Montclair State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.