[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Student Funding at University of Illinois Springfield

[Ruez, Dennis R]

The Department of Environmental Studies (ENS) at the University of Illinois 
Springfield (UIS) is recruiting students for our MS (thesis required) in 
Environmental Science and MA (non-thesis option) in Environmental Studies (the 
latter with concentrations in Environmental Planning & Management and 
Sustainable Development & Policy).  A variety of funding opportunities exist 
for students who will begin in August 2018.
  - Graduate Assistant:  work with department staff primarily in the areas of 
programmatic initiatives (1 position in ENS; multiple positions with other 
units at UIS)
  - Graduate Research Assistant:  work in our GIS Laboratory primarily in the 
areas of geospatial research and technical/support services (1 position in ENS)
  - Graduate Public Service Internships:  work in state agencies, usually the 
IL Environmental Protection Agency or IL Department of Natural Resources (~10 
positions for ENS graduate students)
 - other support packages, scholarships, and loans are also available

All positions are 21 months and include monthly stipend, tuition waivers, and 
partial fee waivers, but the details of the benefits differ.

Potential students need to apply for funding separately from the application 
for admission to the Department.  There is a firm deadline of 9 March 2018 for 
students beginning in August 2018.

For more information on the GA/GRA positions:  
https://www.uis.edu/graduateassistantships/
For more information on the GPSI positions:  
http://www.uis.edu/graduateinternprograms/gpsi/
For more information on the Department of Environmental Studies:  
http://www.uis.edu/environmentalstudies/

Our MS and MA degrees are also available fully online, but, except for 
scholarships and loans, the above-described funding is not available to those 
students.

Please let me know of any questions.  Dennis (dru...@uis.edu) 


Dennis R. Ruez, Jr. 
Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Environmental Studies
One University Plaza, PAC 309
University of Illinois at Springfield
Springfield, Illinois 62703-5407
http://uis.edu/ens  
 

[ECOLOG-L] FW: Dissertation Fellowships at University of Illinois Springfield

[Ruez, Dennis R]

Reminder of this opportunity.  Preference will be given to applications 
complete by 15 January; review of materials will start on 16 January.


-Original Message-
From: Ruez, Dennis R 
Sent: Monday, October 16, 2017 1:06 PM
To: 'ecolog-l@listserv.umd.edu' 
Subject: Dissertation Fellowships at University of Illinois Springfield

The University of Illinois Springfield announces the availability of 
Dissertation Fellowships. The purpose of this fellowship is to enhance 
diversity in research, teaching, and service at UIS through the recruitment of 
graduate students who are completing dissertation research

Fellows will teach one course each semester in an area related to their 
academic preparation and a need of the department hosting the fellow. Fellows 
will be expected to devote significant time to the completion of the 
dissertation. Fellows may also work with a faculty mentor and will have 
opportunities to present their research at a number of University and 
professional venues.
 
Fellows will receive academic year faculty appointments and will be eligible 
for benefits, including health insurance. Annual salary is $30,000. Fellows 
must be eligible for employment. Additionally, fellows will receive support for 
research, professional travel, and other related expenses. It is expected that 
fellows will not be employed outside of the University or receive additional 
fellowships or awards during the fellowship period unless approved by the 
University.

Minimum Qualifications
Fellows must be dissertation stage doctoral degree candidates studying in a 
field taught at UIS. The academic offerings of UIS are housed in the Colleges 
of Business and Management, Liberal Arts and Sciences, Education and Human 
Services, and Public Affairs and Administration.

Additional Qualifications
Qualified candidates who would enhance the diversity of UIS faculty or who have 
significant experience in educational programs and environments characterized 
by a strong emphasis on diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion are strongly 
encouraged to apply.

To apply visit 
https://jobs.uis.edu/job-board/job-details?jobID=85343&job=doctoral-dissertation-fellow-85343

The Department of Environmental Studies is especially interested in hosting one 
or more dissertation fellow.  If you have interest in the environmental field, 
broadly defined to include natural sciences, social sciences, and geospatial 
technologies, please consider applying.  I would be happy to discuss 
possibilities further independent of this listserv.

Dennis


Dennis R. Ruez, Jr. 
Associate Professor and Chair
Department of Environmental Studies 
One University Plaza, PAC 309 
University of Illinois at Springfield 
Springfield, Illinois 62703-5407 
http://uis.edu/ens  

[ECOLOG-L] Dissertation Fellowships at University of Illinois Springfield

[Ruez, Dennis R]

The University of Illinois Springfield announces the availability of 
Dissertation Fellowships. The purpose of this fellowship is to enhance 
diversity in research, teaching, and service at UIS through the recruitment of 
graduate students who are completing dissertation research

Fellows will teach one course each semester in an area related to their 
academic preparation and a need of the department hosting the fellow. Fellows 
will be expected to devote significant time to the completion of the 
dissertation. Fellows may also work with a faculty mentor and will have 
opportunities to present their research at a number of University and 
professional venues.
 
Fellows will receive academic year faculty appointments and will be eligible 
for benefits, including health insurance. Annual salary is $30,000. Fellows 
must be eligible for employment. Additionally, fellows will receive support for 
research, professional travel, and other related expenses. It is expected that 
fellows will not be employed outside of the University or receive additional 
fellowships or awards during the fellowship period unless approved by the 
University.

Minimum Qualifications
Fellows must be dissertation stage doctoral degree candidates studying in a 
field taught at UIS. The academic offerings of UIS are housed in the Colleges 
of Business and Management, Liberal Arts and Sciences, Education and Human 
Services, and Public Affairs and Administration.

Additional Qualifications
Qualified candidates who would enhance the diversity of UIS faculty or who have 
significant experience in educational programs and environments characterized 
by a strong emphasis on diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion are strongly 
encouraged to apply.

To apply visit 
https://jobs.uis.edu/job-board/job-details?jobID=85343&job=doctoral-dissertation-fellow-85343

The Department of Environmental Studies is especially interested in hosting one 
or more dissertation fellow.  If you have interest in the environmental field, 
broadly defined to include natural sciences, social sciences, and geospatial 
technologies, please consider applying.  I would be happy to discuss 
possibilities further independent of this listserv.

Dennis


Dennis R. Ruez, Jr. 
Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Environmental Studies
One University Plaza, PAC 309
University of Illinois at Springfield
Springfield, Illinois 62703-5407
http://uis.edu/ens  

[ECOLOG-L] Job Opening in GIS

[Ruez, Dennis R]

Visiting Director of the Geographic Information Systems Lab
Environmental Studies at the University of Illinois at Springfield

The Department of Environmental Studies (ENS) at the University of Illinois at 
Springfield seeks a Visiting Director for our GIS Laboratory.  This is a 
full-time, 12-month academic profession (non-faculty) position that will begin 
16 August 2018.  Candidates must have a graduate degree, doctorate preferred, 
and be able to teach fully online courses.  Anticipated teaching load is an 
introductory remote sensing (online) in Fall 2017, graduate level GIS (online) 
and graduate level research methods (on-campus) courses in Spring 2018, and an 
online course in Summer 2018 (multiple options possible).  This position will 
also conduct occasional 1 to 2 day workshops on-campus for the Springfield 
community and assist with student and faculty research that involves GIS and 
spatial analysis.  To apply send a letter of application, vitae, transcripts 
(unofficial are acceptable; official copies will be requested from selected 
candidate), and contact information for the thesis or dissertation advisor, or 
other person who can speak directly to the candidates knowledge of GIS, to 
e...@uis.edu.  Finalists will be asked to give a short teaching demonstration 
in a recorded online format.  Because of the timing of this announcement and 
the beginning of our fall semester, we will be moving quickly.  Applications 
will be reviewed as received, and we hope to complete this expedited search by 
the end of July.  Please send questions to the ENS chair, Dennis Ruez, Jr. 
(dru...@uis.edu).

Located in the state capital, the University of Illinois at Springfield (UIS) 
is one of three campuses of the University of Illinois.  The UIS campus serves 
approximately 5,400 students in 22 graduate and 30 undergraduate programs.  UIS 
is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer with a strong 
institutional commitment to recruitment and retention of a diverse and 
inclusive campus community.  Persons with disabilities, women, and minorities 
are encouraged to apply.



Dennis R. Ruez, Jr. 
Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Environmental Studies
Chair, Department of Biology
One University Plaza, PAC 309
University of Illinois at Springfield
Springfield, Illinois 62703-5407
http://uis.edu/ens  
 

[ECOLOG-L] Job Opening - Environmental Studies at University of Illinois at Springfield

[Ruez, Dennis R]

ONLINE PROGRAM COORDINATOR / GIS INSTRUCTOR

Department of Environmental Studies, in the College of Public Affairs and 
Administration, seeks applications for a full time Online Program Coordinator 
with expertise in geographic information systems (GIS).  The Online Program 
Coordinator serves as the primary academic resource for online/blended 
students, maintain contact, assessing retention and recruitment strategies, and 
ensuring students' academic progress.  This position is central to student 
support, and focuses on the efficient, responsive, and effective coordination 
and management of recruitment, student advocacy, service referral, enrollment 
and retention, and advising support.  The Online Program Coordinator will also 
teach three courses per academic year in introductory GIS and/or other courses 
in her/his area of expertise.  

The 12-month salary will be $40,000, and the anticipated start date for this 
position is approximately 18 April 2016.  To apply, upload a letter of 
application addressing qualifications, resume or vita, undergraduate and 
graduate transcripts (unofficial acceptable), and contact information of three 
professional references at jobs.uis.edu.  Review of applications will begin 6 
March 2016, and will continue until the position is filled or the search is 
terminated.  Read the complete position announcement online at uis.edu/ens. 

UIS is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer with a strong 
institutional commitment to recruitment and retention of a diverse and 
inclusive campus community.  Persons with disabilities, women, and minorities 
are encouraged to apply.


Dennis R. Ruez, Jr. 
Associate Professor and Chair
Department of Environmental Studies
One University Plaza, PAC 309
University of Illinois at Springfield
Springfield, Illinois 62703-5407
http://uis.edu/ens  
 

[ECOLOG-L] Assistant Professor of Environmental Policy sought

[Ruez, Dennis R]

Position Announcement

Position Description:  Environmental Studies, an interdisciplinary department 
in the College of Public Affairs and Administration at the University of 
Illinois at Springfield, seeks applicants with expertise in environmental 
policy for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position that will begin on 16 
August 2015.  

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in environmental policy/administration, 
environmental law, environmental studies, natural resources management, or a 
related discipline.  The successful candidate must be able to teach graduate 
courses on environmental policy analysis and administration.  Preference will 
be given to candidates who can also occasionally teach courses on environmental 
law and NEPA.  The remainder of the course load will be a to-be-determined 
combination of core courses for our majors and topics in the successful 
applicant's area of interest.  Teaching load (three courses per spring and fall 
semester) will consist of a combination of on-campus and online courses at both 
the undergraduate and graduate levels.  Summer teaching may be done but is not 
required.  This position will perform academic advising, direct student 
research, and conduct research in her/his specialization, but the primary 
expectation is excellence in teaching.  

At UIS there are immediate opportunities, and expectations, to develop a 
service portfolio at the department, college, and campus levels.  Research 
opportunities exist not only through collaboration with other Environmental 
Studies faculty and staff, but with active peers in other departments as well 
as with the resources afforded UIS due to our position in the state capital.

Department Information:  We currently have six tenure-track faculty lines, 
approximately 100 graduate students, and about 30 undergraduate majors.  The 
Department offers an undergraduate minor and BA in Environmental Studies, 
Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Systems, MS in Environmental 
Science and an MA in Environmental Studies with three concentrations:  
Sustainable Development & Policy, Environmental Planning & Management, and 
Environmental Humanities.  Students may pursue the MS or MA in on-campus or 
entirely online formats.

Institutional Information:  Located in the state capital, the University of 
Illinois at Springfield (UIS) is one of three campuses of the University of 
Illinois.  The UIS campus serves more than 5,000 students in 24 undergraduate 
and 21 graduate programs.  The academic curriculum of the campus emphasizes a 
strong liberal arts core, an array of professional programs, extensive 
opportunities in experiential education, and a broad engagement in public 
affairs issues of the day.  The campus offers many small classes, substantial 
student-faculty interaction, and a technology-enhanced learning environment.  
Our diverse student body includes traditional, non-traditional, and 
international students.  UIS faculty members are committed teachers, active 
scholars, and engaged professionals in service to society.

Application Steps:  Upload a letter of application, statement of teaching 
philosophy and research interest, vita, undergraduate and graduate transcripts 
(unofficial acceptable), and the names and contact information of at least 
three references at jobs.uis.edu.  Incomplete applications will not be 
evaluated.  Review of applications will begin 22 September 2014 and continue 
until the position is filled or the search is terminated.

UIS is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer with a strong 
institutional commitment to recruitment and retention of a diverse and 
inclusive campus community.  Persons with disabilities, women, and minorities 
are encouraged to apply.



Dennis R. Ruez, Jr. 
Associate Professor and Chair
Department of Environmental Studies
One University Plaza, PAC 309
University of Illinois at Springfield
Springfield, Illinois 62703-5407
http://uis.edu/ens  
 

[ECOLOG-L] Tenure-Track Position in Sustainability

[Ruez, Dennis R]

TENURE-TRACK FACULTY POSITION
SUSTAINABILITY

The Department of Environmental Studies in the College of Public Affairs and 
Administration seeks a tenure-track ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, beginning August 16, 
2014.  Candidates must have a Ph.D. in an appropriate field with expertise 
examining sustainability from a social science perspective; evidence of 
research potential; and ability to perform academic and research advising.  
Teaching load is three courses per semester and consists of a combination of 
on-campus and online courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Send a letter of application, statement of teaching philosophy and research 
interest, vita, transcripts (unofficial acceptable), and the names and contact 
information of three references to Search Committee, Department of 
Environmental Studies, University of Illinois at Springfield, One University 
Plaza, PAC 309, Springfield, Illinois  62703.  Materials may alternatively be 
emailed to e...@uis.edu.

Review of applications will begin 10 February 2014, and continue until the 
position is filled or the search is terminated.  Read complete position 
announcement online at uis.edu/ens. 

UIS is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer with a strong 
institutional commitment to recruitment and retention of a diverse and 
inclusive campus community.  Persons with disabilities, women, and minorities 
are encouraged to apply.

Dennis R. Ruez, Jr. 
Associate Professor and Chair
Department of Environmental Studies
One University Plaza, PAC 309
University of Illinois at Springfield
Springfield, Illinois 62703-5407
http://uis.edu/ens  
 

[ECOLOG-L] Online Adjunct Instructor Sought

[Ruez, Dennis R]

The Department of Environmental Studies in the University of Illinois at 
Springfield (UIS) is looking for an adjunct instructor to teach an online 
section of ENS 448 Sustainable Food Systems this fall.  Because the course is 
online, the instructor doesn't have to be anywhere near Springfield.  I have 
the syllabus and materials used last fall to help assist in putting the course 
together.  This could be a fun course to teach, but I should also mention that 
the stipend UIS offers adjuncts is quite low: $2,000 for those holding a 
master's degree and $2,500 for those with a doctorate.  (In rare cases our dean 
may approve a slightly higher stipend based on teaching experience.)  If you 
are interested, please email me a copy of your CV/resume.  Because the fall 
semester starts in a month and a half, we plan to move very quickly in making a 
decision (hopefully within a week).  Dennis 
(dru...@uis.edu)


Dennis R. Ruez, Jr.
Associate Professor and Chair
Department of Environmental Studies
One University Plaza, PAC 309
University of Illinois at Springfield
Springfield, Illinois 62703-5407
http://uis.edu/ens

[ECOLOG-L] Position Available - Visiting Instructor

[Ruez, Dennis R]

The Department of Environmental Studies in the University of Illinois at 
Springfield seeks a non-tenure-track visiting instructor for a nine-month 
appointment beginning 16 August 2013.  Candidates must have a graduate degree 
and be qualified to teach the following courses: ENS 405 Fundamentals of Remote 
Sensing, ENS 501 Land Use and Environmental Planning, ENS 503 Advanced GIS 
Applications, and ENS 553 Research Methods in Environmental Studies.  Workload 
will consist of two courses in the fall semester and three in the spring, in a 
combination of on-campus and online formats.  This position will also provide 
at least one weekend workshop to the Springfield community.  To apply send a 
letter of application, vita, transcripts (unofficial acceptable), and the names 
and contact information of two references to Instructor Search Committee, 
Department of Environmental Studies, University of Illinois at Springfield, One 
University Plaza, PAC 309, Springfield, Illinois  62703.  Alternatively 
materials may be emailed to e...@uis.edu.  Review of applications will begin 21 
June 2013 and continue until the position is filled or the search is 
terminated.  UIS is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer with a 
strong institutional commitment to recruitment and retention of a diverse and 
inclusive campus community.  Persons with disabilities, women, and minorities 
are encouraged to apply.

[ECOLOG-L] Job: Assistant Professor of Sustainability

[Ruez, Dennis R]

Position Advertisement

TENURE-TRACK FACULTY POSITION
SUSTAINABILITY

The Department of Environmental Studies in the College of Public Affairs and 
Administration seeks a tenure-track ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, beginning August 16, 
2013.  Candidates must have a Ph.D. in an appropriate field - sustainability, 
environmental studies, or a related discipline; evidence of research potential; 
and ability to perform academic and research advising.  The position requires 
teaching Introduction to Sustainability and electives in area of expertise.  
Teaching load consists of a combination of on-campus and online courses at both 
the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Send a letter of application, statement of teaching philosophy and research 
interest, vita, transcripts (unofficial acceptable), and the names and contact 
information of three references to Search Committee, Department of 
Environmental Studies, University of Illinois at Springfield, One University 
Plaza, PAC 309, Springfield, Illinois  62703.  Materials may alternatively be 
emailed to e...@uis.edu.

Review of applications will begin 10 March 2013, and continue until the 
position is filled or the search is terminated.  Read complete position 
announcement online at uis.edu/ens.

UIS is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer with a strong 
institutional commitment to recruitment and retention of a diverse and 
inclusive campus community.  Persons with disabilities, women, and minorities 
are encouraged to apply.


Dennis R. Ruez, Jr.
Associate Professor and Chair
Department of Environmental Studies
One University Plaza, PAC 309
University of Illinois at Springfield
Springfield, Illinois 62703-5407
http://uis.edu/ens

[ECOLOG-L] Remote Sensing course offered online

[Ruez, Dennis R]

The University of Illinois at Springfield (UIS) is offering ENS 405 
Fundamentals of Remote Sensing this fall in a fully online format.  The course 
will introduce students to the principles and techniques necessary for applying 
remote sensing to diverse issues in natural resources.  Familiarity with ArcGIS 
10 is required.  Interested persons can apply to the university as a non degree 
seeking student to enroll.

For more information about the above course, or about our on-campus and online 
programs that lead to a MS in Environmental Science or a MA in Environmental 
Studies, please visit our website or contact me directly.

Dennis


Dennis R. Ruez, Jr.
Assistant Professor and Chair
Department of Environmental Studies
One University Plaza, PAC 309
University of Illinois at Springfield
Springfield, Illinois 62703-5407
dru...@uis.edu
uis.edu/ens

[ECOLOG-L] Environmental Studies Online Corodinator / GIS Instructor

[Ruez, Dennis R]

ONLINE PROGRAM COORDINATOR / GIS INSTRUCTOR

Department of Environmental Studies, in the College of Public Affairs and 
Administration, seeks applications for a full time Online Program Coordinator 
with expertise in geographic information systems (GIS).  The Online Program 
Coordinator serves as the primary academic resource for online/blended 
students, maintain contact, assessing retention and recruitment strategies, and 
ensuring students' academic progress.  This position is central to student 
support, and focuses on the efficient, responsive, and effective coordination 
and management of recruitment, student advocacy, service referral, enrollment 
and retention, and advising support.  The Online Program Coordinator will also 
contribute to departmental course offerings by teaching an introductory course 
on GIS and other courses in her/his area of expertise.  The teaching load will 
include both online and on-campus courses.  The University of Illinois at 
Springfield serves over 5,000 students in more than 40 undergraduate and 
graduate programs, with an emphasis on liberal arts and professional programs.

The 12-month salary will be $40,000, and the anticipated start date for this 
position is approximately 1 December 2011.  To apply, send a letter of 
application addressing qualifications, resume or vita, undergraduate and 
graduate transcripts (unofficial acceptable), and contact information of three 
professional references Online Coordinator Search Committee, Department of 
Environmental Studies, University of Illinois at Springfield, One University 
Plaza, PAC 308, Springfield, Illinois  62703.

Review of applications will begin 3 October 2011, and will continue until the 
position is filled or the search is terminated.  Read the complete position 
announcement online at uis.edu/ens.

UIS is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer with a strong 
institutional commitment to recruitment and retention of a diverse and 
inclusive campus community.  Persons with disabilities, women, and minorities 
are encouraged to apply.


Dennis R. Ruez, Jr.
Assistant Professor and Chair
Department of Environmental Studies
One University Plaza, PAC 308
University of Illinois at Springfield
Springfield, Illinois 62703-5407
http://uis.edu/ens
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[ECOLOG-L] Instructor in Environmental Studies

[Ruez, Dennis R]

Environmental Studies, an interdisciplinary department in the College of
Public Affairs and Administration at the University of Illinois at
Springfield, seeks applications for a one-semester full-time instructor
for Spring 2011.  

 

Applicants must have a master's degree, Ph.D. preferred, in planning,
sustainability, environmental studies, or a related discipline.
Previous teaching experience in higher education, especially with online
courses, is highly desirable.  Teaching load will consist of three
courses:

 

* ENS 501 (Land Use and Environmental Planning) - either online
or on-campus format

* ENS 571 (Sustainable Development) - online format

* undergraduate or graduate elective of the applicant's choice -
either online or on-campus format

 

Although we prefer that this instructor hold regular office hours on
campus, we will consider instructors who will teach all three courses
online.  If all three courses are taught online, it would not be
necessary for the instructor to relocate to Springfield.  Strong
teaching ability will be the primary consideration for this position.
There are no research or service obligations.

 

Department Information:  We currently have four full-time faculty
members and more than 100 graduate students.  The Department offers an
MS in Environmental Science and an MA in Environmental Studies with
three concentrations:  Environmental Planning and Management,
Environmental Humanities, and Sustainable Development and Policy.
Students may also pursue the Sustainable Development and Policy
concentration entirely online.  Undergraduates at UIS can earn a minor
in Environmental Studies, or take our courses as part of their general
education requirements.

 

Institutional Information:  Located in the state capital, the University
of Illinois at Springfield (UIS) is one of three campuses of the
University of Illinois.  The UIS campus serves over 5,000 students in 22
graduate and 22 undergraduate programs.  The academic curriculum of the
campus emphasizes a strong liberal arts core, an array of professional
programs, extensive opportunities in experiential education, and a broad
engagement in public affairs issues of the day.  The campus offers many
small classes, substantial student-faculty interaction, and a
technology-enhanced learning environment.  Our diverse student body
includes traditional, non-traditional, and international students.  UIS
faculty members are committed teachers, active scholars, and engaged
professionals in service to society.

 

Application Steps:  Send a letter of application, statement of teaching
philosophy, vita, undergraduate and graduate transcripts (unofficial
acceptable), and the names and contact information of at least three
references to Search Committee, Department of Environmental Studies,
University of Illinois at Springfield, One University Plaza,
Springfield, Illinois  62703.  Review of applications will begin 1
November 2010, and continue until the position is filled or the search
is terminated.  Contact the Dennis Ruez (dru...@uis.edu) with any
questions regarding this position.

 

UIS is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer with a strong
institutional commitment to recruitment and retention of a diverse and
inclusive campus community.  Persons with disabilities, women, and
minorities are encouraged to apply.

 

 

Dennis R. Ruez, Jr. 

Assistant Professor and Chair

Department of Environmental Studies

One University Plaza, PAC 308

University of Illinois at Springfield

Springfield, Illinois 62703-5407

 

https://edocs.uis.edu/druez2/www  

http://uis.edu/ens