Queen's University, The Robert M. Buchan Department of Mining
Queen's University, University Avenue, Kingston, ON, Canada
Chair in Mine Design
The Robert M. Buchan Department of Mining
Queen’s University at Kingston
The Robert M. Buchan Department of Mining, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science at Queen’s University, invites applications for the Chair in Mine Design . This is a tenured faculty position at the rank of Associate Professor. The preferred starting date of the appointment is July 1, 2020.
The Chair in Mine Design is a key role with the Robert M. Buchan Department of Mining with a mandate that includes the development of innovative mining methods and techniques for minimizing and mitigating Geomechanics hazards and risks. This Chair role was established by the Government of the Province of Ontario, in consultation with the mining industry, in response to the recommendations of the 1986 report of the Provincial Inquiry into Ground Control and Emergency Preparedness (the Stevenson Commission). The scope of the Chair in Mine Design encompasses the broad spectrum of design challenges and solutions for underground mining in hard rock. Candidates for this position are expected to have a record of research accomplishment and practice in areas such as: Geomechanical Mine Design, Rock Mass Characterization, Experimental Rock Mechanics including Rock Fracture, Rock Mass Behaviour including Rockbursting and Seismicity, Ground Support, Numerical Modelling, and Instrumentation.
Candidates must hold at least one degree in Engineering and a PhD in a relevant discipline completed at the start date of the appointment. Registration as a Professional Engineer in Ontario, or eligibility to acquire registration in Canada, is a requirement. Relevant industrial experience is a significant asset.
The main criteria for selection are academic, research, and teaching excellence. The successful candidate will provide evidence of high quality scholarly output that demonstrates potential for independent research leading to peer assessed publications and the securing of external research funding. The candidate must also be able to teach courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, demonstrate an ongoing commitment to academic and pedagogical excellence in support of the department’s programs, and provide evidence of an ability to work in an interdisciplinary and student-centered environment. The successful candidate will be expected to make contributions through service to the department, the Faculty, the University, and/or the broader community. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
People from across Canada and around the world come to learn, teach and carry out research at Queen’s University. Faculty and their dependents are eligible for an extensive benefits package including prescription drug coverage, vision care, dental care, long term disability insurance, life insurance and access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program. You will also participate in a pension plan. Tuition assistance is available for qualifying employees, their spouses and dependent children. Queen’s values families and is pleased to provide a ‘top up’ to government parental leave benefits for eligible employees on maternity/parental leave. In addition, Queen’s provides partial reimbursement for eligible daycare expenses for employees with dependent children in daycare. Details are set out in the Queen’s-QUFA Collective Agreement. For more information on employee benefits, see Queen’s Human Resources .
Additional information about Queen’s University can be found on the Faculty Recruitment and Support website. The University is situated on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe, in historic Kingston on the shores of Lake Ontario. Kingston’s residents enjoy an outstanding quality of life with a wide range of cultural, recreational, and creative opportunities. Visit Inclusive Queen’s for information on equity, diversity and inclusion resources and initiatives.
Celebrating its 125th anniversary, Queen’s Mining consistently ranks among the world’s top Mining Engineering departments, with outstanding laboratory facilities and an unparalleled reputation for the quality of our graduates. In alignment with emerging societal and industry priorities, the department embraces an integrated systems approach to the mining project life cycle, thereby enabling more sustainable raw materials extraction that is safer and more effective, and which further mitigates social, environmental, and economic impacts. Several established faculty members have active research programs on a variety of themes related to the mining value chain, including Geostatistics, Blasting, Ventilation, Geomechanics, Mine Design, Mineral Processing, Metallurgy, Sustainability and Intelligent Mining Systems. The department possesses world class laboratories for teaching and research in blasting, rock mechanics, and mineral processing.
Oct 16, 2019
Full time
Chair in Mine Design
The Robert M. Buchan Department of Mining
Queen’s University at Kingston
The Robert M. Buchan Department of Mining, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science at Queen’s University, invites applications for the Chair in Mine Design . This is a tenured faculty position at the rank of Associate Professor. The preferred starting date of the appointment is July 1, 2020.
The Chair in Mine Design is a key role with the Robert M. Buchan Department of Mining with a mandate that includes the development of innovative mining methods and techniques for minimizing and mitigating Geomechanics hazards and risks. This Chair role was established by the Government of the Province of Ontario, in consultation with the mining industry, in response to the recommendations of the 1986 report of the Provincial Inquiry into Ground Control and Emergency Preparedness (the Stevenson Commission). The scope of the Chair in Mine Design encompasses the broad spectrum of design challenges and solutions for underground mining in hard rock. Candidates for this position are expected to have a record of research accomplishment and practice in areas such as: Geomechanical Mine Design, Rock Mass Characterization, Experimental Rock Mechanics including Rock Fracture, Rock Mass Behaviour including Rockbursting and Seismicity, Ground Support, Numerical Modelling, and Instrumentation.
Candidates must hold at least one degree in Engineering and a PhD in a relevant discipline completed at the start date of the appointment. Registration as a Professional Engineer in Ontario, or eligibility to acquire registration in Canada, is a requirement. Relevant industrial experience is a significant asset.
The main criteria for selection are academic, research, and teaching excellence. The successful candidate will provide evidence of high quality scholarly output that demonstrates potential for independent research leading to peer assessed publications and the securing of external research funding. The candidate must also be able to teach courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, demonstrate an ongoing commitment to academic and pedagogical excellence in support of the department’s programs, and provide evidence of an ability to work in an interdisciplinary and student-centered environment. The successful candidate will be expected to make contributions through service to the department, the Faculty, the University, and/or the broader community. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
People from across Canada and around the world come to learn, teach and carry out research at Queen’s University. Faculty and their dependents are eligible for an extensive benefits package including prescription drug coverage, vision care, dental care, long term disability insurance, life insurance and access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program. You will also participate in a pension plan. Tuition assistance is available for qualifying employees, their spouses and dependent children. Queen’s values families and is pleased to provide a ‘top up’ to government parental leave benefits for eligible employees on maternity/parental leave. In addition, Queen’s provides partial reimbursement for eligible daycare expenses for employees with dependent children in daycare. Details are set out in the Queen’s-QUFA Collective Agreement. For more information on employee benefits, see Queen’s Human Resources .
Additional information about Queen’s University can be found on the Faculty Recruitment and Support website. The University is situated on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe, in historic Kingston on the shores of Lake Ontario. Kingston’s residents enjoy an outstanding quality of life with a wide range of cultural, recreational, and creative opportunities. Visit Inclusive Queen’s for information on equity, diversity and inclusion resources and initiatives.
Celebrating its 125th anniversary, Queen’s Mining consistently ranks among the world’s top Mining Engineering departments, with outstanding laboratory facilities and an unparalleled reputation for the quality of our graduates. In alignment with emerging societal and industry priorities, the department embraces an integrated systems approach to the mining project life cycle, thereby enabling more sustainable raw materials extraction that is safer and more effective, and which further mitigates social, environmental, and economic impacts. Several established faculty members have active research programs on a variety of themes related to the mining value chain, including Geostatistics, Blasting, Ventilation, Geomechanics, Mine Design, Mineral Processing, Metallurgy, Sustainability and Intelligent Mining Systems. The department possesses world class laboratories for teaching and research in blasting, rock mechanics, and mineral processing.
Queen's University, The Robert M. Buchan Department of Mining
Queen's University, University Avenue, Kingston, ON, Canada
Assistant Professor
Green Mining
The Robert M. Buchan Department of Mining
Queen’s University at Kingston
The Robert M. Buchan Department of Mining, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science at Queen’s University, invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor, in the area of Green Mining . The preferred starting date of the appointment is July 1, 2020.
Green Mining ensures availability of mineral resources for future needs through the development of innovative techniques, technologies and systems which enable economically viable access, efficient use, and effective reuse, of raw materials. This field encompasses concepts related to Circular Economy, Recycling End-of-Life Products, Product Life Cycle Analysis, Water, Energy and Materials Efficiency, Clean Energy Transition, and all activities that diversify supply chains in mining, making them more sustainable while reducing its ecological footprint and impact on climate, with the purpose of maximizing the use of minerals and by-products and minimizing waste generation. Hence, candidates for this position will be expected to conduct research which is relevant to areas such as: life cycle analysis, product cycle analysis, recycling, techno-economic evaluation, innovation, water and energy efficiency, or circular economy.
The primary academic appointment for this position will be in the Robert M. Buchan Department of Mining ( Queen’s Mining ). Cross-appointment to other relevant academic departments will be encouraged, depending on the area of expertise and research focus of the appointee.
Candidates must hold at least one degree in Engineering and a PhD in a relevant discipline completed at the start date of the appointment. Registration as a Professional Engineer in Ontario, or eligibility to acquire registration in Canada, is a requirement. Relevant industrial experience is a significant asset.
The main criteria for selection are academic, research, and teaching excellence. The successful candidate will provide evidence of high quality scholarly output that demonstrates potential for independent research leading to peer assessed publications and the securing of external research funding. The candidate must also be able to teach courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, demonstrate an ongoing commitment to academic and pedagogical excellence in support of the department’s programs, and provide evidence of an ability to work in an interdisciplinary and student-centered environment. The successful candidate will be expected to make contributions through service to the department, the Faculty, the University, and/or the broader community. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
People from across Canada and around the world come to learn, teach and carry out research at Queen’s University. Faculty and their dependents are eligible for an extensive benefits package including prescription drug coverage, vision care, dental care, long term disability insurance, life insurance and access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program. You will also participate in a pension plan. Tuition assistance is available for qualifying employees, their spouses and dependent children. Queen’s values families and is pleased to provide a ‘top up’ to government parental leave benefits for eligible employees on maternity/parental leave. In addition, Queen’s provides partial reimbursement for eligible daycare expenses for employees with dependent children in daycare. Details are set out in the Queen’s-QUFA Collective Agreement. For more information on employee benefits, see Queen’s Human Resources .
Additional information about Queen’s University can be found on the Faculty Recruitment and Support website. The University is situated on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe, in historic Kingston on the shores of Lake Ontario. Kingston’s residents enjoy an outstanding quality of life with a wide range of cultural, recreational, and creative opportunities. Visit Inclusive Queen’s for information on equity, diversity and inclusion resources and initiatives.
Celebrating its 125th anniversary, Queen’s Mining consistently ranks among the world’s top Mining Engineering departments, with outstanding laboratory facilities and an unparalleled reputation for the quality of our graduates. In alignment with emerging societal and industry priorities, the department embraces an integrated systems approach to the mining project life cycle, thereby enabling more sustainable raw materials extraction that is safer and more effective, and which further mitigates social, environmental, and economic impacts. Several established faculty members have active research programs on a variety of themes related to the mining value chain, including Geostatistics, Blasting, Ventilation, Geomechanics, Mine Design, Mineral Processing, Metallurgy, Sustainability and Intelligent Mining Systems. The department possesses world class laboratories for teaching and research in blasting, rock mechanics, and mineral processing.
Oct 16, 2019
Full time
Assistant Professor
Green Mining
The Robert M. Buchan Department of Mining
Queen’s University at Kingston
The Robert M. Buchan Department of Mining, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science at Queen’s University, invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor, in the area of Green Mining . The preferred starting date of the appointment is July 1, 2020.
Green Mining ensures availability of mineral resources for future needs through the development of innovative techniques, technologies and systems which enable economically viable access, efficient use, and effective reuse, of raw materials. This field encompasses concepts related to Circular Economy, Recycling End-of-Life Products, Product Life Cycle Analysis, Water, Energy and Materials Efficiency, Clean Energy Transition, and all activities that diversify supply chains in mining, making them more sustainable while reducing its ecological footprint and impact on climate, with the purpose of maximizing the use of minerals and by-products and minimizing waste generation. Hence, candidates for this position will be expected to conduct research which is relevant to areas such as: life cycle analysis, product cycle analysis, recycling, techno-economic evaluation, innovation, water and energy efficiency, or circular economy.
The primary academic appointment for this position will be in the Robert M. Buchan Department of Mining ( Queen’s Mining ). Cross-appointment to other relevant academic departments will be encouraged, depending on the area of expertise and research focus of the appointee.
Candidates must hold at least one degree in Engineering and a PhD in a relevant discipline completed at the start date of the appointment. Registration as a Professional Engineer in Ontario, or eligibility to acquire registration in Canada, is a requirement. Relevant industrial experience is a significant asset.
The main criteria for selection are academic, research, and teaching excellence. The successful candidate will provide evidence of high quality scholarly output that demonstrates potential for independent research leading to peer assessed publications and the securing of external research funding. The candidate must also be able to teach courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, demonstrate an ongoing commitment to academic and pedagogical excellence in support of the department’s programs, and provide evidence of an ability to work in an interdisciplinary and student-centered environment. The successful candidate will be expected to make contributions through service to the department, the Faculty, the University, and/or the broader community. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
People from across Canada and around the world come to learn, teach and carry out research at Queen’s University. Faculty and their dependents are eligible for an extensive benefits package including prescription drug coverage, vision care, dental care, long term disability insurance, life insurance and access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program. You will also participate in a pension plan. Tuition assistance is available for qualifying employees, their spouses and dependent children. Queen’s values families and is pleased to provide a ‘top up’ to government parental leave benefits for eligible employees on maternity/parental leave. In addition, Queen’s provides partial reimbursement for eligible daycare expenses for employees with dependent children in daycare. Details are set out in the Queen’s-QUFA Collective Agreement. For more information on employee benefits, see Queen’s Human Resources .
Additional information about Queen’s University can be found on the Faculty Recruitment and Support website. The University is situated on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe, in historic Kingston on the shores of Lake Ontario. Kingston’s residents enjoy an outstanding quality of life with a wide range of cultural, recreational, and creative opportunities. Visit Inclusive Queen’s for information on equity, diversity and inclusion resources and initiatives.
Celebrating its 125th anniversary, Queen’s Mining consistently ranks among the world’s top Mining Engineering departments, with outstanding laboratory facilities and an unparalleled reputation for the quality of our graduates. In alignment with emerging societal and industry priorities, the department embraces an integrated systems approach to the mining project life cycle, thereby enabling more sustainable raw materials extraction that is safer and more effective, and which further mitigates social, environmental, and economic impacts. Several established faculty members have active research programs on a variety of themes related to the mining value chain, including Geostatistics, Blasting, Ventilation, Geomechanics, Mine Design, Mineral Processing, Metallurgy, Sustainability and Intelligent Mining Systems. The department possesses world class laboratories for teaching and research in blasting, rock mechanics, and mineral processing.
Southern Methodist University, Civil and Environmental Engineering Department
Dallas, TX, USA
Environmental/Water Resources Engineering Faculty Position
Southern Methodist University
The Civil and Environmental Engineering Department (CEE) of Southern Methodist University (SMU) seeks to fill an environmental/water resources engineering faculty position at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor or Professor (Position No. 53589). Distinguished candidates at the full professor level can be considered for endowment as the Solomon Professor for Global Development (for consideration, apply to Position No. 53812). The Solomon Professor position will be affiliated as a Senior Fellow with the Hunter and Stephanie Hunt Institute (HI) for Engineering and Humanity at the Bobby B. Lyle School of Engineering at SMU ( http://www.smu.edu/Lyle/Institutes/HuntInstitute ).
Successful candidates must have a PhD degree in Civil & Environmental Engineering or a related field, and are expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses related to environmental/water resources engineering. Successful candidates are also expected to develop an innovative, externally funded, research program; supervise graduate student theses; and participate in interdisciplinary efforts within the School.
The department seeks candidates with core expertise in water processes in engineered and/or natural environments and interdisciplinary research interests related to the department’s themes:
- Smart and Resilient Infrastructure and Environment , such as : Smart and connected communities; infrastructure, resource, and community interdependency and resilience; health monitoring and preserving aging infrastructure; and smart and sustainable infrastructure and resources; integration of sensing, informatics, modeling, and probabilistic methods into the planning, design, and management of environmental and water infrastructure and resources; .
- Global and Sustainable Development , such as : Water, energy, food nexus; sustainable energy recovery from waste and wastewater; integrated water cycle engineering, such as ‘One Water;’ infrastructure and resource planning for an inclusive economy; sustainable materials and design; impacts of climate change and population growth on infrastructure and resources; linkage between human activities, infrastructure, the environment, and health; green and livable communities; and land-use and infrastructure interactions for smart urban growth.
The CEE Department offers ABET accredited B.S. degrees in both civil engineering and environmental engineering and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in civil and environmental engineering, as well as an M.A. degree in Sustainability and Development. The department has well equipped laboratory facilities with extensive biological and chemical instrumentation. Additional information on the department is provided at: http://www.smu.edu/lyle/departments/cee .
The SMU Lyle School of Engineering is committed to developing the new American engineer, who is prepared to excel and lead in creating new economic opportunities while meeting the most difficult challenges facing society. The Lyle School maintains a steadfast focus on using engineering to address important issues both at home and around the world.
The Hunt Institute for Engineering and Humanity has three long-term goals: (I) prepare the engineer of the future to solve pressing humanitarian issues through skilled expertise and leadership; (II) form strategic partnerships with business, academia, government and other organizations; and (III) serve as an aggregator and facilitator between communities needing innovative solutions and the organizations building those solutions. The Institute works both locally and globally, fostering innovations towards sustainable solutions to improve the lives of those living in poverty, working in close collaboration with partner communities. For more information, please visit: http://www.smu.edu/Lyle/Institutes/HuntInstitute .
SMU is a private, nonsectarian university of about 12,000 students located in University Park, a highly regarded residential community that is 15 minutes north of downtown Dallas. SMU offers strong undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs through seven schools — humanities and sciences, business, the arts, engineering, education, law, and theology. SMU’s The Second Century Campaign was the largest fundraising initiative in SMU's history, exceeding their goal of $1 billion by raising $1.15 billion by the end of 2015. Visit: www.smu.edu/SecondCentury .
Oct 16, 2019
Full time
Environmental/Water Resources Engineering Faculty Position
Southern Methodist University
The Civil and Environmental Engineering Department (CEE) of Southern Methodist University (SMU) seeks to fill an environmental/water resources engineering faculty position at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor or Professor (Position No. 53589). Distinguished candidates at the full professor level can be considered for endowment as the Solomon Professor for Global Development (for consideration, apply to Position No. 53812). The Solomon Professor position will be affiliated as a Senior Fellow with the Hunter and Stephanie Hunt Institute (HI) for Engineering and Humanity at the Bobby B. Lyle School of Engineering at SMU ( http://www.smu.edu/Lyle/Institutes/HuntInstitute ).
Successful candidates must have a PhD degree in Civil & Environmental Engineering or a related field, and are expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses related to environmental/water resources engineering. Successful candidates are also expected to develop an innovative, externally funded, research program; supervise graduate student theses; and participate in interdisciplinary efforts within the School.
The department seeks candidates with core expertise in water processes in engineered and/or natural environments and interdisciplinary research interests related to the department’s themes:
- Smart and Resilient Infrastructure and Environment , such as : Smart and connected communities; infrastructure, resource, and community interdependency and resilience; health monitoring and preserving aging infrastructure; and smart and sustainable infrastructure and resources; integration of sensing, informatics, modeling, and probabilistic methods into the planning, design, and management of environmental and water infrastructure and resources; .
- Global and Sustainable Development , such as : Water, energy, food nexus; sustainable energy recovery from waste and wastewater; integrated water cycle engineering, such as ‘One Water;’ infrastructure and resource planning for an inclusive economy; sustainable materials and design; impacts of climate change and population growth on infrastructure and resources; linkage between human activities, infrastructure, the environment, and health; green and livable communities; and land-use and infrastructure interactions for smart urban growth.
The CEE Department offers ABET accredited B.S. degrees in both civil engineering and environmental engineering and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in civil and environmental engineering, as well as an M.A. degree in Sustainability and Development. The department has well equipped laboratory facilities with extensive biological and chemical instrumentation. Additional information on the department is provided at: http://www.smu.edu/lyle/departments/cee .
The SMU Lyle School of Engineering is committed to developing the new American engineer, who is prepared to excel and lead in creating new economic opportunities while meeting the most difficult challenges facing society. The Lyle School maintains a steadfast focus on using engineering to address important issues both at home and around the world.
The Hunt Institute for Engineering and Humanity has three long-term goals: (I) prepare the engineer of the future to solve pressing humanitarian issues through skilled expertise and leadership; (II) form strategic partnerships with business, academia, government and other organizations; and (III) serve as an aggregator and facilitator between communities needing innovative solutions and the organizations building those solutions. The Institute works both locally and globally, fostering innovations towards sustainable solutions to improve the lives of those living in poverty, working in close collaboration with partner communities. For more information, please visit: http://www.smu.edu/Lyle/Institutes/HuntInstitute .
SMU is a private, nonsectarian university of about 12,000 students located in University Park, a highly regarded residential community that is 15 minutes north of downtown Dallas. SMU offers strong undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs through seven schools — humanities and sciences, business, the arts, engineering, education, law, and theology. SMU’s The Second Century Campaign was the largest fundraising initiative in SMU's history, exceeding their goal of $1 billion by raising $1.15 billion by the end of 2015. Visit: www.smu.edu/SecondCentury .
Northern Arizona University, Office of the Provost
College of the Environment, Forestry, and Natural Sciences — NAU, Knoles Drive, Flagstaff, AZ, USA
Northern Arizona University (NAU) invites nominations and applications for the position of Dean of the College of the Environment, Forestry and Natural Sciences (CEFNS). We seek a strategic, visionary leader to shepherd a variety of highly-ranked science, mathematics, and forestry degree programs, and to grow our globally recognized research enterprise.
The Dean of the College of the Environment, Forestry and Natural Sciences is the chief academic and administrative officer of the College and reports to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. The Dean will develop productive working relationships with institutional administration, faculty, and students, as well as alumni, industry, and community partners.
The Dean will be responsible for:
Vision and Planning: create a vision and strategic plan for the college that aligns with the institutional goals and strategic plan.
Fiduciary Decisions: manage the budget and other resources.
College Administration: appoint department chairs, school directors, and college administrators, and periodically review the performance of chairs, directors, and administrators in concert with the Provost.
Personnel: oversee hiring; establish job titles and salaries; make decisions and review policies regarding renewal, tenure, promotion, and dismissal; authorize faculty leave; review faculty annual evaluations; promote departmental mentoring and development opportunities; and support professional development of faculty and staff.
Educational Leadership: provide leadership and vision for new and continuing academic programs, considering innovation, cost effectiveness, market demand, fidelity to standards and accreditation; establish and maintain high academic standards; ensure effective student quality, recruitment and retention.
Development: contribute to development and fulfillment of fundraising priorities; participate in comprehensive capital campaign initiatives.
College Governance: create ad hoc committees of the collegiate faculty; hear faculty grievances; promote academic freedom and responsibility; ensure that the college provides a diverse, opportunity- and perspective-rich environment; promote and support shared governance.
Diversity and Inclusion: foster diversity and inclusivity among students, faculty and staff.
Outreach: participate in various councils, commissions, and committees as set forth in university policy; represent the college within state and national boards and organizations, and other appropriate groups; effectively demonstrate a commitment to Northern Arizona University core values and engage the college in the campus, state and national communities.
College Resources
CEFNS is one of seven academic colleges at NAU, with approximately 314 faculty and staff who serve over 4,800 students. CEFNS is home to the departments of Astronomy and Planetary Science, Biological Sciences, Chemistry & Biochemistry, Mathematics & Statistics, the School of Earth & Sustainability, the School of Forestry, and the Center for Science, Teaching and Learning. Our faculty members are deeply engaged in impactful research, and the College currently supports ~$12M in annual research expenditures. CEFNS is a prominent leader in the study of infectious disease, ecosystem science, earth and planetary sciences, and the development of innovative strategies for STEM education. Our cutting-edge research initiatives have made a difference in areas such as forest restoration, global climate change, and the study of pathogens and microbial genomes. Surrounded by one of the most ecologically diverse natural labs in the world, our faculty and students produce revolutionary research in 30 high-tech labs and institutes. The college supports 13 undergraduate majors, 13 master’s programs and four Ph.D. programs.
Oct 09, 2019
Full time
Northern Arizona University (NAU) invites nominations and applications for the position of Dean of the College of the Environment, Forestry and Natural Sciences (CEFNS). We seek a strategic, visionary leader to shepherd a variety of highly-ranked science, mathematics, and forestry degree programs, and to grow our globally recognized research enterprise.
The Dean of the College of the Environment, Forestry and Natural Sciences is the chief academic and administrative officer of the College and reports to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. The Dean will develop productive working relationships with institutional administration, faculty, and students, as well as alumni, industry, and community partners.
The Dean will be responsible for:
Vision and Planning: create a vision and strategic plan for the college that aligns with the institutional goals and strategic plan.
Fiduciary Decisions: manage the budget and other resources.
College Administration: appoint department chairs, school directors, and college administrators, and periodically review the performance of chairs, directors, and administrators in concert with the Provost.
Personnel: oversee hiring; establish job titles and salaries; make decisions and review policies regarding renewal, tenure, promotion, and dismissal; authorize faculty leave; review faculty annual evaluations; promote departmental mentoring and development opportunities; and support professional development of faculty and staff.
Educational Leadership: provide leadership and vision for new and continuing academic programs, considering innovation, cost effectiveness, market demand, fidelity to standards and accreditation; establish and maintain high academic standards; ensure effective student quality, recruitment and retention.
Development: contribute to development and fulfillment of fundraising priorities; participate in comprehensive capital campaign initiatives.
College Governance: create ad hoc committees of the collegiate faculty; hear faculty grievances; promote academic freedom and responsibility; ensure that the college provides a diverse, opportunity- and perspective-rich environment; promote and support shared governance.
Diversity and Inclusion: foster diversity and inclusivity among students, faculty and staff.
Outreach: participate in various councils, commissions, and committees as set forth in university policy; represent the college within state and national boards and organizations, and other appropriate groups; effectively demonstrate a commitment to Northern Arizona University core values and engage the college in the campus, state and national communities.
College Resources
CEFNS is one of seven academic colleges at NAU, with approximately 314 faculty and staff who serve over 4,800 students. CEFNS is home to the departments of Astronomy and Planetary Science, Biological Sciences, Chemistry & Biochemistry, Mathematics & Statistics, the School of Earth & Sustainability, the School of Forestry, and the Center for Science, Teaching and Learning. Our faculty members are deeply engaged in impactful research, and the College currently supports ~$12M in annual research expenditures. CEFNS is a prominent leader in the study of infectious disease, ecosystem science, earth and planetary sciences, and the development of innovative strategies for STEM education. Our cutting-edge research initiatives have made a difference in areas such as forest restoration, global climate change, and the study of pathogens and microbial genomes. Surrounded by one of the most ecologically diverse natural labs in the world, our faculty and students produce revolutionary research in 30 high-tech labs and institutes. The college supports 13 undergraduate majors, 13 master’s programs and four Ph.D. programs.
San José State University, Environmental Studies Department
San José State University, Washington Sq, San Jose, CA, United States
San José State University - San José, California
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Subject to Budgetary Approval
Specialization: Wildfire Management
Job Opening ID (JOID): 25188
Rank: Assistant Professor, Environmental Studies
Responsibilities: Primary teaching responsibilities include the Environmental Studies undergraduate courses, graduate courses, and other courses in the applicant’s specialties. Program responsibilities include advising majors and minors, supervising undergraduate and graduate student research, and directing special projects. Faculty supervise original Master of Science thesis research and have regular meetings with advisees. Active pursuit of research and scholarly activities resulting in peer-reviewed products is required. Effective teaching, scholarly professional achievements and service are all essential for tenure and promotion. A key aspect of this position is that the faculty member will actively work with other faculty associated with the SJSU Wildfire Interdisciplinary Research Center to seek funding and conduct research related to wildfire management. This Center is devoted to developing strategies and policy to manage wildfire and better understand how wildfire will impact people and resources in the future.
Salary Range: Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Eligibility: Employment is contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
Oct 04, 2019
Full time
San José State University - San José, California
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Subject to Budgetary Approval
Specialization: Wildfire Management
Job Opening ID (JOID): 25188
Rank: Assistant Professor, Environmental Studies
Responsibilities: Primary teaching responsibilities include the Environmental Studies undergraduate courses, graduate courses, and other courses in the applicant’s specialties. Program responsibilities include advising majors and minors, supervising undergraduate and graduate student research, and directing special projects. Faculty supervise original Master of Science thesis research and have regular meetings with advisees. Active pursuit of research and scholarly activities resulting in peer-reviewed products is required. Effective teaching, scholarly professional achievements and service are all essential for tenure and promotion. A key aspect of this position is that the faculty member will actively work with other faculty associated with the SJSU Wildfire Interdisciplinary Research Center to seek funding and conduct research related to wildfire management. This Center is devoted to developing strategies and policy to manage wildfire and better understand how wildfire will impact people and resources in the future.
Salary Range: Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Eligibility: Employment is contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
University of Toronto, Statistical Sciences Department
University of Toronto Faculty of Arts and Science, Saint George Street, Toronto, ON, Canada
The Department of Statistical Sciences and the School of the Environment in the Faculty of Arts and Science at the University of Toronto invite applications for a full-time (51% Statistical Sciences, 49% School of the Environment) tenure stream position in the area of statistical methods for environmental science. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor and will commence on July 1, 2020 or shortly thereafter.
We are interested in candidates who demonstrate excellence in teaching and research, with research interests in any area of data science related to climate and global environmental change, particularly environmental time series analysis; design and analysis of large-scale environmental monitoring data; design and interpolation with computer experiments; uncertainty quantification of complex mathematical models; decision analysis; estimation of causal relationships; network analysis; extreme value estimation; and remote sensing; and whose research and teaching interests complement and strengthen our existing departmental strengths in Statistical Sciences and The School of the Environment.
Oct 03, 2019
Full time
The Department of Statistical Sciences and the School of the Environment in the Faculty of Arts and Science at the University of Toronto invite applications for a full-time (51% Statistical Sciences, 49% School of the Environment) tenure stream position in the area of statistical methods for environmental science. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor and will commence on July 1, 2020 or shortly thereafter.
We are interested in candidates who demonstrate excellence in teaching and research, with research interests in any area of data science related to climate and global environmental change, particularly environmental time series analysis; design and analysis of large-scale environmental monitoring data; design and interpolation with computer experiments; uncertainty quantification of complex mathematical models; decision analysis; estimation of causal relationships; network analysis; extreme value estimation; and remote sensing; and whose research and teaching interests complement and strengthen our existing departmental strengths in Statistical Sciences and The School of the Environment.
Build a legacy with us! The USP is one of the two regional universities in the world and is the leading tertiary education provider and research facility in the South Pacific. With students around the Pacific region, we are supported by 12 Pacific Island countries; Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Niue, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu.
The Opportunity
The University of the South Pacific invites applications for Senior Lecturer in Land Law and Planning and Environmental Law in the School of Land Management and Development.
The appointee will be responsible to teach courses in Land, Planning and Environmental Law, develop research in his/her area of expertise and apply for external research funding. He/she will also be expected to undertake administrative tasks as required by the School, Faculty and the University.
Sep 22, 2019
Full time
Build a legacy with us! The USP is one of the two regional universities in the world and is the leading tertiary education provider and research facility in the South Pacific. With students around the Pacific region, we are supported by 12 Pacific Island countries; Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Niue, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu.
The Opportunity
The University of the South Pacific invites applications for Senior Lecturer in Land Law and Planning and Environmental Law in the School of Land Management and Development.
The appointee will be responsible to teach courses in Land, Planning and Environmental Law, develop research in his/her area of expertise and apply for external research funding. He/she will also be expected to undertake administrative tasks as required by the School, Faculty and the University.
University of Tampa
401 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL, USA
The Department of Biology at The University of Tampa invites applications for a full-time instructional faculty position beginning in August 2020. This is a continuing non-tenure track position with opportunities for promotion.
The University of Tampa is a medium-sized, comprehensive, residentially based private institution of 9,200 undergraduate and graduate students. The University is ideally situated on a beautiful 110-acre campus next to the Hillsborough River, adjacent to Tampa's dynamic central business district, which is a growing, vibrant, diverse metropolitan area. UT reflects this vibrancy; with 22 consecutive years of enrollment growth UT boasts 260 student organizations, a multicultural student body from 50 states and 140 countries and “Top Tier” ranking in U.S. News & World Report.
Sep 09, 2019
Full time
The Department of Biology at The University of Tampa invites applications for a full-time instructional faculty position beginning in August 2020. This is a continuing non-tenure track position with opportunities for promotion.
The University of Tampa is a medium-sized, comprehensive, residentially based private institution of 9,200 undergraduate and graduate students. The University is ideally situated on a beautiful 110-acre campus next to the Hillsborough River, adjacent to Tampa's dynamic central business district, which is a growing, vibrant, diverse metropolitan area. UT reflects this vibrancy; with 22 consecutive years of enrollment growth UT boasts 260 student organizations, a multicultural student body from 50 states and 140 countries and “Top Tier” ranking in U.S. News & World Report.
University of Texas at Austin, Marine Science Institute
750 Channel View Dr, Port Aransas, TX, USA
Faculty Position in Physical Oceanography – The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for a faculty position in the Department of Marine Science. We seek an accomplished physical oceanographer at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank that will use field, remote sensing, and/or computational methods to study estuaries and coastal oceans. Interdisciplinary researchers that couple physical, biogeochemical and/or biotic processes in estuarine and coastal environments are encouraged to apply. Areas of research interest include, but are not limited to: circulation and connectivity of watersheds and the open ocean, ocean-atmosphere interactions, mixing processes, and sediment transport including quantitative geomorphology. The successful applicant will be expected to establish a nationally recognized research program at the University of Texas, mentor graduate students and postdoctoral scientists, and teach at the graduate and undergraduate levels.
The positions are located at the University of Texas Marine Science Institute in Port Aransas, Texas. The institute offers close proximity to estuarine, inshore and offshore habitats of the Gulf of Mexico, as well as excellent shoreside facilities for experimental work. Our infrastructure includes state-of-the-art research laboratories, offices and meeting spaces; the Estuarine Research Center housing the Mission-Aransas National Estuarine Research Reserve in partnership with NOAA, a Marine Science Library, and full-service core analytical facilities. New facility renovations completed or underway include the Fisheries and Mariculture Laboratory Complex, marina, research pier, public Marine Science Education Center and the new Center for Coastal Ocean Science that will house marine environmental science research in chemical ecology, toxicology, physiology and biochemistry. Successful applicants will have the freedom to follow independent and collaborative research, and will be provided with 9 months of state-funded salary support for research and teaching.
Sep 06, 2019
Full time
Faculty Position in Physical Oceanography – The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for a faculty position in the Department of Marine Science. We seek an accomplished physical oceanographer at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank that will use field, remote sensing, and/or computational methods to study estuaries and coastal oceans. Interdisciplinary researchers that couple physical, biogeochemical and/or biotic processes in estuarine and coastal environments are encouraged to apply. Areas of research interest include, but are not limited to: circulation and connectivity of watersheds and the open ocean, ocean-atmosphere interactions, mixing processes, and sediment transport including quantitative geomorphology. The successful applicant will be expected to establish a nationally recognized research program at the University of Texas, mentor graduate students and postdoctoral scientists, and teach at the graduate and undergraduate levels.
The positions are located at the University of Texas Marine Science Institute in Port Aransas, Texas. The institute offers close proximity to estuarine, inshore and offshore habitats of the Gulf of Mexico, as well as excellent shoreside facilities for experimental work. Our infrastructure includes state-of-the-art research laboratories, offices and meeting spaces; the Estuarine Research Center housing the Mission-Aransas National Estuarine Research Reserve in partnership with NOAA, a Marine Science Library, and full-service core analytical facilities. New facility renovations completed or underway include the Fisheries and Mariculture Laboratory Complex, marina, research pier, public Marine Science Education Center and the new Center for Coastal Ocean Science that will house marine environmental science research in chemical ecology, toxicology, physiology and biochemistry. Successful applicants will have the freedom to follow independent and collaborative research, and will be provided with 9 months of state-funded salary support for research and teaching.
University of Texas at Austin, Marine Science Institute
750 Channel View Dr., Port Aransas, Texas 78373
Faculty Position in Marine Environmental Science – The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for a faculty position in the Department of Marine Science. We seek an accomplished marine biologist or marine chemist that uses experimental approaches to investigate regional and/or global environmental processes. This faculty position is open at all ranks, including Assistant Professor. The Associate Professor or Professor ranks will be eligible for the Mary Anderson Abell and Joseph Miles Abell, Jr., M.D. Endowed Chair in Marine Science , as a Chair Fellow or Holder, respectively. Candidates are sought with areas of interest in any discipline in environmental biology and chemistry including, but not limited to, chemical ecology, toxicology, physiology and biochemistry. The successful applicant will be expected to establish a nationally recognized research program at the University of Texas, mentor graduate students and postdoctoral scientists, and teach at the graduate and undergraduate levels.
The position is located at the University of Texas Marine Science Institute in Port Aransas, Texas. The institute offers close proximity to estuarine, inshore and offshore habitats of the Gulf of Mexico, as well as excellent shoreside facilities for experimental work. Our infrastructure includes state-of-the-art research laboratories, offices and meeting spaces; the Estuarine Research Center housing the Mission-Aransas National Estuarine Research Reserve in partnership with NOAA, a Marine Science Library, and full-service core analytical facilities. New facility renovations completed or underway include the Fisheries and Mariculture Laboratory Complex, marina, research pier, public Marine Science Education Center and the new Center for Coastal Ocean Science that will house marine environmental science research in chemical ecology, toxicology, physiology and biochemistry. Successful applicants will have the freedom to follow independent and collaborative research, and will be provided with 9 months of state-funded salary support for research and teaching.
Sep 06, 2019
Full time
Faculty Position in Marine Environmental Science – The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for a faculty position in the Department of Marine Science. We seek an accomplished marine biologist or marine chemist that uses experimental approaches to investigate regional and/or global environmental processes. This faculty position is open at all ranks, including Assistant Professor. The Associate Professor or Professor ranks will be eligible for the Mary Anderson Abell and Joseph Miles Abell, Jr., M.D. Endowed Chair in Marine Science , as a Chair Fellow or Holder, respectively. Candidates are sought with areas of interest in any discipline in environmental biology and chemistry including, but not limited to, chemical ecology, toxicology, physiology and biochemistry. The successful applicant will be expected to establish a nationally recognized research program at the University of Texas, mentor graduate students and postdoctoral scientists, and teach at the graduate and undergraduate levels.
The position is located at the University of Texas Marine Science Institute in Port Aransas, Texas. The institute offers close proximity to estuarine, inshore and offshore habitats of the Gulf of Mexico, as well as excellent shoreside facilities for experimental work. Our infrastructure includes state-of-the-art research laboratories, offices and meeting spaces; the Estuarine Research Center housing the Mission-Aransas National Estuarine Research Reserve in partnership with NOAA, a Marine Science Library, and full-service core analytical facilities. New facility renovations completed or underway include the Fisheries and Mariculture Laboratory Complex, marina, research pier, public Marine Science Education Center and the new Center for Coastal Ocean Science that will house marine environmental science research in chemical ecology, toxicology, physiology and biochemistry. Successful applicants will have the freedom to follow independent and collaborative research, and will be provided with 9 months of state-funded salary support for research and teaching.
The College of Wooster, Department of Environmental Studies
The College of Wooster, Beall Avenue, Wooster, OH, USA
The Departments of Environmental Studies and Political Science at The College of Wooster seek to fill a tenure track position in Global Environmental Justice at the level of Assistant Professor, beginning in the fall of 2020. We are looking for a broadly trained specialist in environmental politics and social justice with area studies expertise and a high proficiency in qualitative methodologies.
The successful candidate should have a demonstrated ability to teach courses and advise research projects in environmental justice and social justice, broadly conceived. They would teach introductory and advanced courses in the Environmental Studies and Political Science departments, supervise independent research projects as part of the College’s Independent Study requirement, and participate in teaching the College’s First Year Seminar.
We seek to hire a scholar whose research and teaching addresses one or more dimensions of environmental justice, such as: the intersections of global climate change and class, ethnic, or racial inequalities; comparative environmental movements; forced displacement and migration due to environmental crisis; food or water insecurity; or environmental governance.
In addition, we are interested in candidates whose research and teaching can connect with one or more interdisciplinary programs at The College of Wooster such as Africana Studies, Global & International Studies, East Asian Studies, South Asian Studies, Middle Eastern and North African Studies, Urban Studies, or Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies.
The College of Wooster enrolls a diverse student body (21% domestic students of color and 15% international students); applicants should have experience with diverse student populations.
Sep 06, 2019
Full time
The Departments of Environmental Studies and Political Science at The College of Wooster seek to fill a tenure track position in Global Environmental Justice at the level of Assistant Professor, beginning in the fall of 2020. We are looking for a broadly trained specialist in environmental politics and social justice with area studies expertise and a high proficiency in qualitative methodologies.
The successful candidate should have a demonstrated ability to teach courses and advise research projects in environmental justice and social justice, broadly conceived. They would teach introductory and advanced courses in the Environmental Studies and Political Science departments, supervise independent research projects as part of the College’s Independent Study requirement, and participate in teaching the College’s First Year Seminar.
We seek to hire a scholar whose research and teaching addresses one or more dimensions of environmental justice, such as: the intersections of global climate change and class, ethnic, or racial inequalities; comparative environmental movements; forced displacement and migration due to environmental crisis; food or water insecurity; or environmental governance.
In addition, we are interested in candidates whose research and teaching can connect with one or more interdisciplinary programs at The College of Wooster such as Africana Studies, Global & International Studies, East Asian Studies, South Asian Studies, Middle Eastern and North African Studies, Urban Studies, or Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies.
The College of Wooster enrolls a diverse student body (21% domestic students of color and 15% international students); applicants should have experience with diverse student populations.
University of Minnesota, Humphrey School of Public Affairs
19th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN, USA
The Humphrey School of Public Affairs is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body. The School’s mission is to inspire, educate, and support innovative leaders to advance the common good in a diverse and changing world . The school is NASPAA accredited, ranked nationally in the top ten schools of public affairs, and widely recognized for examining public issues and shaping public policy and governance at the local, state, national, and international levels. The Science, Technology, and Environmental Policy Area (STEP) at the Humphrey School focuses on public issues arising at the intersection of science, technology, environment, and society that shape human well-being, environmental sustainability, and social justice in a complex and diverse world.
We seek applications for one or more faculty position[s] at the Assistant, Associate, and/or Full Professor level in Science, Technology, and Environmental Policy (STEP). Evidence of established scholarship with the potential for contributions of national and international significance is required for candidates at the pre-tenure assistant professor level. Appointment at the tenured level of associate or full professor requires evidence of excellence and national/international policy-relevant impact in scholarly research, teaching, and service.
The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.
The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu.
Sep 02, 2019
Full time
The Humphrey School of Public Affairs is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body. The School’s mission is to inspire, educate, and support innovative leaders to advance the common good in a diverse and changing world . The school is NASPAA accredited, ranked nationally in the top ten schools of public affairs, and widely recognized for examining public issues and shaping public policy and governance at the local, state, national, and international levels. The Science, Technology, and Environmental Policy Area (STEP) at the Humphrey School focuses on public issues arising at the intersection of science, technology, environment, and society that shape human well-being, environmental sustainability, and social justice in a complex and diverse world.
We seek applications for one or more faculty position[s] at the Assistant, Associate, and/or Full Professor level in Science, Technology, and Environmental Policy (STEP). Evidence of established scholarship with the potential for contributions of national and international significance is required for candidates at the pre-tenure assistant professor level. Appointment at the tenured level of associate or full professor requires evidence of excellence and national/international policy-relevant impact in scholarly research, teaching, and service.
The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.
The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu.
Columbia University, Earth Institute
2910 Broadway, New York, NY 10025, USA
The Earth Institute at Columbia University in New York, NY, seeks applications from innovative, doctoral candidates or recent Ph.D., M.D., J.D., or Sc.D. recipients (within 5 years of degree receipt) interested in a broad range of issues in sustainable development. The Institute is especially interested in qualified candidates from historically underrepresented groups for its Diversity Fellowship .
The Earth Institute Postdoctoral Research program provides scholars with the opportunity to acquire and apply the cross-disciplinary expertise needed to address critical issues of sustainable development such as food security, energy systems, climate change impacts, poverty reduction, disease, and environmental degradation. Candidates who have developed cross-disciplinary approaches during their graduate studies will find numerous, unique opportunities to engage in programs at the leading edge of sustainable development research.
Aug 27, 2019
Full time
The Earth Institute at Columbia University in New York, NY, seeks applications from innovative, doctoral candidates or recent Ph.D., M.D., J.D., or Sc.D. recipients (within 5 years of degree receipt) interested in a broad range of issues in sustainable development. The Institute is especially interested in qualified candidates from historically underrepresented groups for its Diversity Fellowship .
The Earth Institute Postdoctoral Research program provides scholars with the opportunity to acquire and apply the cross-disciplinary expertise needed to address critical issues of sustainable development such as food security, energy systems, climate change impacts, poverty reduction, disease, and environmental degradation. Candidates who have developed cross-disciplinary approaches during their graduate studies will find numerous, unique opportunities to engage in programs at the leading edge of sustainable development research.
University of Massachusett Amherst, Landscape Architecture and Regional Planning Department
UMass Amherst, Amherst, MA, USA
Assistant Professor, Landscape Architecture Department of Landscape Architecture and Regional Planning University of Massachusetts Amherst
About UMass Amherst
UMass Amherst, the Commonwealth's flagship campus, is a nationally ranked public research university offering a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. The University sits on nearly 1,450-acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts, and offers a rich cultural environment in a bucolic setting close to major urban centers. In addition, the University is part of the Five Colleges (including Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, and Smith College), which adds to the intellectual energy of the region.
Job Description:
The focus of this position is on the technology required to design and represent sustainable landscapes. The successful candidates are expected to teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels, supervise graduate student research, contribute significantly to the advancement of green technology, site engineering, and digital visualization and fabrication as evidenced by scholarly publications and/or awarding-winning design projects. Teaching responsibilities will be at the undergraduate and graduate levels with potential courses including: design studios, site engineering, digital design representation, and a specialty course that supports their scholarship. Knowledge of digital representation tools for landscape visualization is required, as well as the principles and techniques of site engineering. Candidates should have experience with theory and practice regarding sustainable landscape design and construction and with emerging programs and practices that advance landscape sustainability and resilience. Experience in applied research, design, and professional practice is a critical need for this position. The Department promotes cross-disciplinary research and practice with allied programs at the University including Architecture, Building and Construction Technology, Engineering, and Information Technology. Positive consideration is given to candidates with a teaching, research and/or service record that encourages diversity of backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives of students.
We are seeking talented applicants qualified for an assistant professor position. Under exceptional circumstances, highly qualified candidates at other ranks may receive consideration.
Additional Information:
The Department of Landscape Architecture and Regional Planning (LARP) is one of the few programs where planning and design are in the same academic department, and enjoys a national and international reputation with a focus on sustainability. We are a collegial department with a new, award-winning building and investment by the university. The Department has accredited programs in Landscape Architecture (MLA, BSLA), and Regional Planning (MRP). We also offer a PhD in Regional Planning, a B.S. in Sustainable Community Development, and Associate degree in Landscape Contracting. The Department is committed to teaching, supporting, and attracting a diverse body of students.
UMass Amherst is committed to a policy of equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military status, or genetic information in employment, admission to and participation in academic programs, activities, and services, and the selection of vendors who provide services or products to the University. To fulfill that policy, UMass Amherst is further committed to a program of affirmative action to eliminate or mitigate artificial barriers and to increase opportunities for the recruitment and advancement of qualified minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and covered veterans. It is the policy of the UMass Amherst to comply with the applicable federal and state statutes, rules, and regulations concerning equal opportunity and affirmative action.
Aug 20, 2019
Full time
Assistant Professor, Landscape Architecture Department of Landscape Architecture and Regional Planning University of Massachusetts Amherst
About UMass Amherst
UMass Amherst, the Commonwealth's flagship campus, is a nationally ranked public research university offering a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. The University sits on nearly 1,450-acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts, and offers a rich cultural environment in a bucolic setting close to major urban centers. In addition, the University is part of the Five Colleges (including Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, and Smith College), which adds to the intellectual energy of the region.
Job Description:
The focus of this position is on the technology required to design and represent sustainable landscapes. The successful candidates are expected to teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels, supervise graduate student research, contribute significantly to the advancement of green technology, site engineering, and digital visualization and fabrication as evidenced by scholarly publications and/or awarding-winning design projects. Teaching responsibilities will be at the undergraduate and graduate levels with potential courses including: design studios, site engineering, digital design representation, and a specialty course that supports their scholarship. Knowledge of digital representation tools for landscape visualization is required, as well as the principles and techniques of site engineering. Candidates should have experience with theory and practice regarding sustainable landscape design and construction and with emerging programs and practices that advance landscape sustainability and resilience. Experience in applied research, design, and professional practice is a critical need for this position. The Department promotes cross-disciplinary research and practice with allied programs at the University including Architecture, Building and Construction Technology, Engineering, and Information Technology. Positive consideration is given to candidates with a teaching, research and/or service record that encourages diversity of backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives of students.
We are seeking talented applicants qualified for an assistant professor position. Under exceptional circumstances, highly qualified candidates at other ranks may receive consideration.
Additional Information:
The Department of Landscape Architecture and Regional Planning (LARP) is one of the few programs where planning and design are in the same academic department, and enjoys a national and international reputation with a focus on sustainability. We are a collegial department with a new, award-winning building and investment by the university. The Department has accredited programs in Landscape Architecture (MLA, BSLA), and Regional Planning (MRP). We also offer a PhD in Regional Planning, a B.S. in Sustainable Community Development, and Associate degree in Landscape Contracting. The Department is committed to teaching, supporting, and attracting a diverse body of students.
UMass Amherst is committed to a policy of equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military status, or genetic information in employment, admission to and participation in academic programs, activities, and services, and the selection of vendors who provide services or products to the University. To fulfill that policy, UMass Amherst is further committed to a program of affirmative action to eliminate or mitigate artificial barriers and to increase opportunities for the recruitment and advancement of qualified minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and covered veterans. It is the policy of the UMass Amherst to comply with the applicable federal and state statutes, rules, and regulations concerning equal opportunity and affirmative action.
University of Massachusetts Amherst, Department of Environmental Health Sciences
Amherst, Massachusetts, USA
The Department of Environmental Health Sciences (EHS) in the School of Public Health & Health Sciences (SPHHS) at the University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applications for a full-time, academic-year (nine-month), tenure-line position as Assistant Professor of Environmental Health Sciences. UMass Amherst is a doctoral-granting university with highest research activity (R1) and the flagship campus of the University of Massachusetts.
This is a fully state-funded (nine-month) tenure-line position. Responsibilities include an active program of research, teaching, professional, and community service, as well as mentoring graduate and undergraduate students. Candidates must possess strong research skills with a proven track record of extramurally funded program research, commensurate with experience, in Environmental Health Sciences. Candidates will be expected to establish an outstanding independent research program and participate in graduate and undergraduate education and advising. Applicants with research interests in any area of environmental health will be considered; however, preference will be given to candidates with expertise in risk assessment, exposure science, environmental epidemiology, bioinformatics/computational biology, mechanistic toxicology, or global environmental health to complement existing expertise within the Department of Environmental Health Sciences.
The successful applicant will join a rapidly growing graduate program and faculty in Environmental Health Sciences. Current areas of faculty research in the Environmental Health Sciences program in the Department of Public Health include environmental exposure assessment, dose-response modeling, developmental toxicology, environmental epigenetics, and endocrine disruptors. In addition to national and international collaborations, public health faculty members collaborate extensively with faculty from the School's Departments of Nutrition, Kinesiology and Communication Disorders, other departments on campus, the University's Medical School in Worcester, MA, and Baystate Health in Springfield, MA.
About UMass Amherst
UMass Amherst , the Commonwealth's flagship campus, is a nationally ranked public research university offering a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. The University sits on nearly 1,450-acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts, and offers a rich cultural environment in a bucolic setting close to major urban centers. In addition, the University is part of the Five Colleges (including Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, and Smith College), which adds to the intellectual energy of the region.
Salary
The University offers a competitive salary with an attractive benefits package.
Aug 15, 2019
Full time
The Department of Environmental Health Sciences (EHS) in the School of Public Health & Health Sciences (SPHHS) at the University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applications for a full-time, academic-year (nine-month), tenure-line position as Assistant Professor of Environmental Health Sciences. UMass Amherst is a doctoral-granting university with highest research activity (R1) and the flagship campus of the University of Massachusetts.
This is a fully state-funded (nine-month) tenure-line position. Responsibilities include an active program of research, teaching, professional, and community service, as well as mentoring graduate and undergraduate students. Candidates must possess strong research skills with a proven track record of extramurally funded program research, commensurate with experience, in Environmental Health Sciences. Candidates will be expected to establish an outstanding independent research program and participate in graduate and undergraduate education and advising. Applicants with research interests in any area of environmental health will be considered; however, preference will be given to candidates with expertise in risk assessment, exposure science, environmental epidemiology, bioinformatics/computational biology, mechanistic toxicology, or global environmental health to complement existing expertise within the Department of Environmental Health Sciences.
The successful applicant will join a rapidly growing graduate program and faculty in Environmental Health Sciences. Current areas of faculty research in the Environmental Health Sciences program in the Department of Public Health include environmental exposure assessment, dose-response modeling, developmental toxicology, environmental epigenetics, and endocrine disruptors. In addition to national and international collaborations, public health faculty members collaborate extensively with faculty from the School's Departments of Nutrition, Kinesiology and Communication Disorders, other departments on campus, the University's Medical School in Worcester, MA, and Baystate Health in Springfield, MA.
About UMass Amherst
UMass Amherst , the Commonwealth's flagship campus, is a nationally ranked public research university offering a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. The University sits on nearly 1,450-acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts, and offers a rich cultural environment in a bucolic setting close to major urban centers. In addition, the University is part of the Five Colleges (including Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, and Smith College), which adds to the intellectual energy of the region.
Salary
The University offers a competitive salary with an attractive benefits package.
