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
