Colleagues- The Environmental Studies Department at the College of St. Benedict and St. John's University will be adding a new tenure line to begin AY2014-2015. The new hire will be the 5thtenure-track faculty member in a rapidly growing ES department at a unique pair of liberal arts colleges in central Minnesota. We are seeking an interdisciplinary environmental /Earth/geoscientist to join our team and would greatly appreciate your help in spreading the word to colleagues and students who may be interested in the position.
The announcement was recently posted to our employment web site (http://apps.csbsju.edu/employment/?page=jobs ) and in the Chronicle (http://chronicle.com/jobs/0000792271-01 ), among other outlets. Applications are submitted online and specific questions about the position or department may be directed to the department chair (dlar...@csbsju.edu). The full text of the announcement reads as follows: The Environmental Studies Department at The College of Saint Benedict/Saint John’s University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin in fall 2014. Ph.D. in interdisciplinary environmental science, Earth system science, or a related field is preferred (ABD considered). Undergraduate teaching experience required. Preference will be given to candidates with expertise in applied, interdisciplinary environmental science emphasizing Earth systems, environmental geology, or a related geoscience field. Teaching assignments will include shared responsibility for an introductory environmental science course based in Earth system science and an intermediate topical environmental science course, developing a new upper-division environmental science course in the candidate’s area of expertise, and other interdisciplinary courses supporting the Environmental Studies major as needed. Applicants should be willing to participate in field-based courses, supervise undergraduate research, integrate campus and local sustainability issues into their teaching, and contribute to the institutions’ Common Curriculum. APPLICATION PROCESS: Applications are accepted online only at http://employment.csbsju.edu<http://employment.csbsju.edu/> . Required documents include letter of application, curriculum vitae, a teaching portfolio including a statment of teaching philosophy, course evaluations and sample syllabi, three letters of reference, and copies of transcripts, (official transcripts required for interview). Review of applications will begin November 15, 2013. Saint John's University, a liberal arts college for men, and the College of Saint Benedict, a liberal arts college for women, are located four miles apart in Central Minnesota just outside St. Cloud and 70 miles from Minneapolis. Both are Catholic colleges in the Benedictine tradition, which emphasize quality teaching and a commitment to intercultural learning. Together, the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University offer a common undergraduate curriculum, identical degree requirements, and a single academic calendar. The colleges offer the distinct benefit of two nationally recognized Catholic, undergraduate institutions and one exceptional education. For further information, seehttp://www.csbsju.edu<http://www.csbsju.edu/>. Regards, Derek Larson Chair, Environmental Studies Department College if Saint Benedict|Saint John's University dlar...@csbsju.edu
