This new tenure-track position was funded by a Spheres of Distinction proposal aimed at expanding the Environmental Studies program to include a new major and add an overarching Center for the Environment. The person hired to this position will teach new and existing courses in Environmental Studies and will either serve (Associate Professor) or show potential to serve (Assistant Professor) as Director of the Center for the Environment. In this capacity, he/she will work with faculty and associated departments to integrate environmental instruction and research, coordinate CWU's response when environmental issues arise, and seek extramural funding for programs that further the mission and goals of the Center for the Environment.
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-Earned Ph.D. by start date, with teaching and research interests appropriate for tenure consideration in a department of the College of the Sciences.
-Successful research experience in Environmental Science or Environmental Studies.
-Training and/or experience in integrating natural and social science approaches to environmental issues.
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- Evidence of interdisciplinary collaboration across natural and social sciences.
- Record of extramural funding for interdisciplinary initiatives.
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Job Posting Information
01-14-2008
09-16-2008
Dependent upon qualifications and experience.
The Environmental Studies Program at Central Washington University (CWU) invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank in Environmental Studies/Sciences to begin September 2008. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to guide our newly planned Center for the Environment into fruition.
The Environmental Studies Program at CWU, established over 30 years ago, offers an interdisciplinary minor in Environmental Studies and serves the university?s General Education program through several high enrollment courses. Now the program is preparing to expand its curricular offerings to include a B.S. in Environmental Sciences and to establish an overarching Center for the Environment. The Center for the Environment will 1) unite and coordinate research and outreach initiatives in environmental studies/sciences and environmental education; 2) serve as a local and regional resource for individuals or groups with environmental questions (e.g. water quality, habitat conservation, riparian ecology, etc.); and, 3) foster interdisciplinary discussions and collaborations between students and faculty with research and career interests in environmental fields.
Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be affiliated with both the Environmental Studies Program and one of the following five departments participating in this interdisciplinary program: Anthropology & Museum Studies, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Geography& Land Studies, Geological Sciences. He/she will develop and teach proposed and existing interdisciplinary courses in the Environmental Studies Program, as well as courses in his/her home department. The abilities to collaborate across departments and provide outreach to the community are essential to success in this position. If hired at the Associate Professor rank, part of the candidate?s responsibilities will include directorship of the Center for the Environment. As director, he/she will work with faculty and associated departments to integrate environmental instruction and research, coordinate CWU?s response when environmental issues arise, and seek extramural funding for programs that further the mission and goals of the Center for the Environment. The Assistant Professor will have leadership potential and gain experience in preparation for assuming the directorship in the next several years. In addition, the successful candidate will maintain an active research program and supervise students in research and scholarly activities.
CWU is a regional comprehensive university. The College of the Sciences is home to twelve departments in natural, social and behavioral sciences and includes one-third of the university faculty and student enrollment. It offers major, interdisciplinary and master?s programs. Departments include: Anthropology & Museum Studies, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geography & Land Studies, Geological Sciences, Law and Justice, Mathematics, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology. Interdisciplinary programs include American Indian Studies, Energy Studies, Environmental Studies, Ethnic Studies, Gerontology, Primate Behavior and Ecology, Public Policy, Resource Management, and Women Studies. Information about the college and its departments and programs is available at www.cwu.edu/~cots/.
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To apply for this position, you must complete the on-line application and attach:
- A letter of application clearly demonstrating how education and experience: (a) meet the required qualifications, and (b) demonstrate ability to perform the responsibilities as described;
- Curriculum Vita;
- Names and contact information for three references;
- Statement of teaching interests (note: when applying on-line, attach your document to the "Statement of Teaching Philosophy" field);
- Statement of research interests and experience;
- Vision statement for the Center for the Environment (note: when applying on-line, attach your document to the "Vision Statement for the Center" field).
The teaching, research, and vision statements should each be less than three pages long.
If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact:
Carey Gazis, Ph.D.
Search Committee Chair
Phone: (509)-963-2820
E-mail: cgazis@geology.cwu.edu
Center Website: http://www.cwu.edu/
Please contact Human Resources at AskHr@cwu.edu or 509-963-1202 if you require technical assistance with the on-line application process.
The conditions of employment with Central Washington University are set forth in the Collective Bargaining Agreement between Central Washington University and United Faculty of Central, University policies and procedures, and applicable state and federal laws.
