Hi all,
Please note this is an early notice of a position that is scheduled to start in the fall of 2008. We will be conducting a full search later this year. Please distribute to any interested folks, and apologies for cross-postings. Thanks. Cheers, Rich Wallace Chair, Environmental Studies Ursinus College Collegeville, PA -- Assistant Professor - Environmental Studies Ursinus College invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor of environmental studies to begin in fall 2008. A Ph.D. in environmental studies or a related field is expected by the start of employment. Applicants are welcome from all areas of environmental research and pedagogical interests within environmental studies. Prior experience teaching in an interdisciplinary environmental program is highly desirable. Teaching responsibilities will include core courses in environmental studies and courses in the candidate's area of expertise. The successful candidate must demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching in a liberal arts setting and will be expected to participate in the College's interdisciplinary liberal studies freshman seminar, mentor student research, oversee campus sustainability projects, implement a program of scholarly activity, and participate in the continuing development of our thriving Environmental Studies Program. Send letter, c.v., undergraduate and graduate transcripts, copies of original teaching evaluations, statement of teaching philosophy, research plan (including student involvement), and three letters of recommendation (at least one of which must address teaching) to Richard L. Wallace, Chair, Environmental Studies, Ursinus College, P.O. Box 1000, Collegeville, PA 19426. To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by Oct. 1, 2007. For inquiries contact Dr. Wallace at [EMAIL PROTECTED] (no e-mail applications, please). For more information on the Ursinus Environmental Studies Program, please see http://academic.ursinus.edu/env/. Ursinus College, established in 1869, is a highly selective, independent, co-educational, residential liberal arts college of 1600 students located 25 miles northwest of center city Philadelphia. Ursinus College is an EEO/AA employer. In keeping with the college's historic commitment to equality, women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply.