*Colorado College is hiring a *tenure track assistant professor of
environmental science* to join the college's interdisciplinary
Environmental Studies Program *beginning in August 2021*. The position
requires expertise in *global environmental change, especially in human
dimensions of global change or land-use/land-cover science research with
an emphasis on geospatial approaches to scholarly questions
(including remote sensing, GIS, and/or spatial analytical techniques).*
We seek a colleague with the ability to engage in *interdisciplinary*
approaches to environmental environmental geospatial methods, and other
advanced courses*. The ideal candidate will also understand the broad
demands and opportunities available at a liberal arts college and in our
interdisciplinary Environmental Studies program.
The College actively promotes a dynamic and inclusive environment in
which students and employees of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and
perspectives can learn and work. We are also committed to becoming an
anti-racist institution in all of our policies, practices, and
pedagogies. Applicants should describe the ways in which they can
contribute to these goals in their cover letter.
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*One distinguishing feature of Colorado College is its Block Plan*, in
which professors teach, and students take, one course at a time. Each
block is three and a half weeks long, and professors teach six of the
eight blocks in an academic year. Applicants must be committed to high
quality, innovative undergraduate teaching. The Block Plan lends itself
to field and project-based teaching, and funds and logistical support
for such projects are available through the college and through the
Environmental Studies program.
*Preferred Qualifications:* Ph.D. in a related field (e.g. Geography,
Ecology, Environmental Science/Studies, Forestry, Natural Resources) is
required by the start of employment. Expertise in global environmental
change with a geospatial technology perspective, teaching experience,
and experience working with undergraduate researchers is preferred.
*Minimum Qualifications:* Ph.D. in a related field (e.g. Geography,
Ecology, Environmental Science/Studies, Forestry, Natural Resources) by
the start of employment.
Applicants should submit: 1) a cover letter, 2) a curriculum vitae, 3) a
statement of research goals, 4) a statement of pedagogical principles,
5) evidence of teaching effectiveness, 6) graduate transcripts, 7) a
sample of scholarly writing, and 9) the names and contact information of
three references (letters will be requested for short-listed
candidates). All application materials should be posted to
employment.coloradocollege.edu/postings/4442
<https://employment.coloradocollege.edu/postings/4442>by October 1,
2020, 5:00 pm MDT.
For questions about this posting, please email Dr. Corina McKendry,
Search Committee Head: [email protected]
<mailto:[email protected]>/
Colorado College is an equal opportunity employer committed to
increasing the diversity of its community. We do not discriminate on the
basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, gender
identity or expression, disability, or sexual orientation in our
educational programs and activities or our employment practices./
