[ECOLOG-L] Adjunct Ecology Position, Eugene Lang College

[Bhawani Venkataraman]

Adjunct Position in Ecology, Eugene Lang College, The New School for Liberal
Arts

Eugene Lang College, The New School for Liberal Arts invites applications
for an adjunct teaching position in Ecology for Fall 2008. Teaching
responsibilities include one or two introductory-level courses.  One course
serves as an introduction to Environmental Studies and the second course
serves as an introduction to Ecology with a focus on urban ecological
issues.  These courses are part of a new Environmental Studies program at
The New School (www.newschool.edu/environmentalstudies).  

The successful candidate must have a strong commitment to teaching
undergraduates in a liberal arts setting, an interest in interdisciplinary
teaching, and the ability to teach in a seminar format. 

Minimum qualifications - Advanced PhD student in Ecology or closely related
discipline.  Prior teaching experience at the undergraduate level a plus.

Please send a cover letter indicating interest in teaching one or two
courses, CV, teaching philosophy, sample course descriptions suitable for
the courses mentioned, and names of three references to:
Bhawani Venkataraman
Chair, Interdisciplinary Science
Eugene Lang College
New York, NY 10011 
[EMAIL PROTECTED]

Job Announcement - Assistant Professor Position in Ecology

[Bhawani Venkataraman]

Assistant Professor Position in Ecology
Eugene Lang College The New School for Liberal Arts

The New School (www.newschool.edu) has launched an innovative, 
cross-disciplinary 
environmental studies program that will be housed in a new center, The Tishman 
Center for 
Environment and Design, offering majors in environmental studies and 
sustainable design.   We 
are searching for an Ecologist to help build this new program and teach courses 
in ecology and 
environmental issues, with a focus on urban ecosystems.

While this tenure track position will be based in the Science, Technology  
Society program of 
Eugene Lang College (www.lang.edu), the liberal arts college of The New School, 
the successful 
candidate will be involved in teaching and research with colleagues from across 
the university and 
will be an associate faculty member of the Tishman Center for Environment and 
Design.

Successful applicants will have a strong research background and interest in 
urban ecosystems, 
ecological issues pertaining to the urban environment, and the interaction 
between human and 
natural resources, and a record of teaching.  The successful candidate must be 
able to teach 
introductory and advanced level courses in Ecology, as well as courses that 
serve as an 
introduction to Environmental Studies, and have the interest, experience or 
ability to teach, work 
and research with both liberal arts and design students. A Ph.D. in Ecology or 
closely related field 
is required, postdoctoral research experience and some teaching experience 
preferred.

Eugene Lang College is located in the heart of Greenwich Village in New York 
City and promotes 
active learning through small, innovative seminar discussion classes. The 
college and university 
are interested in candidates who are committed to the development of a campus 
climate that 
supports racial, ethnic and cultural diversity.  Although the position will 
remain open until filled, 
applicants who submit materials before December 15 will receive fullest 
consideration.

To apply, please go to: careers.newschool.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=51070