The Environmental Studies program at Carleton College aims to recruit a two-year post-doctoral fellow in physical geography or a similar interdisciplinary field in environmental science, whose research addresses one or more aspects of global environmental change, water resources, and/or biogeography. The position will begin in September 2012. The successful candidate should be trained in and take an interdisciplinary approach to human-environment relations. We are particularly interested in candidates who focus on energy, climate, ecosystems, sustainability, and/or food. The candidate must have a Ph.D. (received less than five years ago). Appointment involves half-time teaching and half-time for research and writing (2-3 courses per year each year). The successful candidate must demonstrate a commitment to teaching in an undergraduate Environmental Studies program.
Carleton is a highly selective liberal arts college, located in Northfield, MN, about a 45-minute drive from Minneapolis/Saint Paul. To apply, please visit the Carleton College Web site at jobs.carleton.edu<http://www.jobs.carleton.edu> to complete the online application, including a letter of application, curriculum vitae, a sample of representative work. In addition, please send three letters of reference to: Kimberly Smith, Chair Environmental Studies Program Search Committee Carleton College One North College St Northfield, MN, 55057 The search committee will begin reviewing applications after March 16, 2012. Carleton College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, veteran status, actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, status with regard to public assistance, disability, or age in providing employment or access to its educational facilities and activities.
