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Faculty Position - Lecturer in Public Safety Paul H. O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs IUPUI  The Paul H. O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs (formerly known as SPEA) at the IUPUI campus in Indianapolis seeks to fill one full-time faculty position at the rank of lecturer (non-tenure track) beginning in August 2020.    The ideal candidate will complement our existing strengths within our multidisciplinary public safety, criminal justice, and public affairs programs, and will have demonstrated expertise in one, or more of the following areas: emergency management, risk assessment, crisis management, homeland security, and/or public safety management. We are particularly interested in candidates with teaching and curriculum expertise in emergency preparedness, disasters, response and recovery, resilience, mitigation, and similar topics. The O’Neill School has strong interests in building on our strengths in these emerging fields of study.    All applicants must present evidence of high-quality instruction and curricular service. Candidates will be expected to teach at both the graduate and undergraduate levels.  Experience delivering courses in traditional face-to-face, hybrid, and fully online formats is preferred, as is prior experience in academic program administration. The standard teaching load for lecturers in the school is 7 courses per year (4/3 course load on Fall/Spring semester schedule).  Teaching load may be adjusted commensurate with curriculum-related service. The O’Neill School, a multi-disciplinary professional school of Indiana University, is committed to excellence in research, teaching, and civic engagement. Among public affairs programs, O’Neill School programs are ranked highly by U.S. News and World Report. O’Neill IUPUI has approximately 125 public safety undergraduate majors, 400 criminal justice undergraduate majors, and 50 graduate students in the Masters of Science in Criminal Justice and Public Safety program. In addition, O’Neill IUPUI has approximately 300 undergraduate public affairs students and 300 graduate students in the NASPAA-accredited MPA and graduate certificate programs. O’Neill IUPUI also offers a fully online graduate certificate in Homeland Security and Emergency Management. Candidates are encouraged to learn more about The O’Neill School at IUPUI by visiting our website: https://oneill.iupui.edu/ .  The O’Neill School and Indiana University are committed to diversity. We seek excellent candidates with a demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of a diverse community and pedagogic awareness. Diversity, in all its forms, is welcome at IUPUI including a broad range of ability, age, gender, gender identity and expression, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic and academic experience, and veteran status. The successful candidate will have demonstrated an overall commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity including the ability to communicate and work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures.  Indiana University pledges itself to continue its commitment to the achievement of equal opportunity within the University and throughout American society as a whole. In this regard, Indiana University will recruit, hire, promote, educate, and provide services to persons based upon their individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.  IUPUI is a research-intensive institution, with about $485 million annually in external grants and contracts. With over 30,000 students, IUPUI is the state of Indiana’s primary health and life sciences research campus and the third-largest campus in the state. The IUPUI campus is located in downtown Indianapolis within walking distance of the state Capitol, museums, professional sports venues, and vibrant urban living and entertainment. Indianapolis and surrounding areas provide a variety of housing options with a very affordable cost of living.  

  Position Summary: The Director of the Sustainable Livestock Systems Collaborative (SLSC) is a full-time, twelve-month tenured (or eligible for tenure) associate/full professor faculty position for a person with a proven track record of leadership of diverse teams, industry partnerships, academic collegiality, and research/teaching credibility. This leadership position will have dual reporting lines to the Dean of College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (CVMBS) and the Dean of College of Agricultural Sciences (CAS). The Director will be expected to contribute to research and/or teaching as well as substantial outreach/engagement. Final allocation of effort in these areas will be discussed and negotiated with the successful candidate at the time of hire. We seek an established leader with working knowledge of Sustainable Livestock Systems who is committed to collaboration, networking and team building. CSU’s Colleges of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Agriculture Science, Health and Human Sciences, Natural Resources, Engineering, and Natural Sciences, along with Schools of Global and Environmental Sustainability (SoGES) and Public Health, and state-wide CSU Extension provide a fertile basis for development of change-making programs in Sustainable Livestock Systems. A large number of state and federal governmental agencies, including CDC, USDA APHIS, USDA NWRC, NPS, USGS, Colorado Parks and Wildlife, and others are located in the Northern Colorado area, providing an internationally unique opportunity to develop large collaborative programs of real global strength and significance. Key to this endeavor are partnerships with nongovernmental stakeholders, including industry/producer groups, as key constituents in this endeavor. This newly created position will be responsible for developing the nascent Sustainable Livestock Systems Collaborative at CSU into an internationally recognized program. This will include developing strategic partnerships, alliances and collaborations both on and off-campus; developing internal and external advisory boards; coordinating activities across campus and community; taking responsibility for representing the University through networking and professional collaboration with external constituents, industry stakeholders, schools and organizations; and developing resources for programmatic growth and sustainability. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership skills and must be an effective communicator who is able to convey the vision for SLSC to multiple audiences. Candidates should demonstrate strategic thinking skills, organizational political savvy, and should be visionary and inspirational. Effective group communication skills, and capacity to assimilate organizational vision, mission, values and goals are highly desirable traits. We seek to identify a solution-oriented decision maker able to effectively lead others.

The College of Social and Applied Human Sciences (CSAHS), University of Guelph, is seeking applications for a Canada Research Chair, Tier 2, in Integrating Social Science into One Health . The successful candidate will be appointable to a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor position in a CSAHS Department: Family Relations and Applied Nutrition; Geography, Environment and Geomatics; Political Science; Psychology; Sociology and Anthropology. Exceptional emerging scholars whose research extends into social sciences transdisciplinary scholarship examining critical problems at the confluence of human, animal, and environmental health are invited to apply for this position. We are particularly interested in applicants whose scholarship is grounded in and/or employs innovative mixed methods and community-engaged research. Areas of research focus might include, but are not limited to, Indigenous land relationships, well-being and culture, water, food, and land issues, the implications of climate change on traditional plant/animal foods and livelihoods, and the knowledge-policy-practice interface. Geographical area of expertise is open, which can be in Canada and/or beyond, and we encourage applicants who conduct community-based research with Indigenous communities, broadly and globally defined, to apply for this position.

The SFS program on Conservation, Ethics, and Environmental Change , located in Cambodia seeks an enthusiastic, team-oriented individual to serve as part of a team of faculty and staff that delivers an interdisciplinary, hands-on learning experience to students spending a semester abroad.  The SFS Center for Conservation and Development Studies offers a rich learning landscape for students where complex issues of conservation, environmental ethics, and sustaining rural livelihoods takes place within the context of a nation steeped with intriguing histories and pursuing aggressive economic development plans. On a contract basis, teach the Ecosystems and Livelihoods course during the fall and spring semesters and teach one-third of the Directed Research course. Contribute to student learning in the areas of livelihood strategies, and community-based natural resource management. Lead designated components of the program’s research plan and, as part of this, oversee, mentor, and guide student directed research projects.                                                                                                              Institutional Mission: SFS creates transformative study abroad experiences through field-based learning and research. Our educational programs explore the human and ecological dimensions of the complex environmental problems faced by our local partners, contributing to sustainable solutions in the places where we live and work. The SFS community is part of a growing network of individuals and institutions committed to environmental stewardship. Program Focus: This program seeks to understand both the conflicts and synergies of conservation and development. Students gain a sense of the richness of the greater Mekong region—biodiversity, social and cultural diversity, and ecosystem services—while exploring strategies for sustainable livelihoods within Cambodia, a highly productive and diverse country in Southeast Asia.   The interdisciplinary themes of socio-ecological resilience, environmental ethics and justice, and conservation guide our inquiry. Through coursework, field exercises, and Directed Research, students study people’s dependence on the environment, examine various threats to the environment and to livelihood resilience, and explore the tools and strategies for mitigating the threats and promoting well-being among rural communities.   Course Description: Ecosystems and Livelihoods along the Mekong This course examines the natural ecosystems of Cambodia and the ways in which the human landscape interacts with the broad range of ecosystem types found within the country, from coastal zones to forested highlands. Students examine ecosystem characteristics and explore the intersection of socio-ecological, cultural, political and socio-economic attributes of Cambodian society and local communities as they learn the ways in which ecosystems are utilized, protected and developed. Through field studies across Cambodia, the course investigates the livelihood strategies employed by fishers, farmers, traders, and indigenous communities and highlights the high levels of natural resource dependence within rural communities. Students explore the critical challenges facing the conservation of natural resources and the primary drivers of change in local livelihood strategies. With an understanding of on-the-ground realities students analyze attempts by international and national actors to find a sustainable balance between human needs and preserving biodiversity.   Course Description: Directed Research The aim of this course is to provide students with the opportunity to apply ecological, biological, and/or social-scientific methods to a field research project that addresses a local issue related to the environment. We also investigate the ways that various methods and theories distinguish (or don’t) fact from interpretation, cause from correlation, and advocacy from objectivity. The directed research topics are derived from the SFS Center’s Strategic Research Plan as defined by the Center staff and local stakeholders. Through the Directed Research project, students contribute to a growing body of scientific research that informs local conservation and resource management decisions. SFS program lecturers lead a small group of students in this research component of the  program.   Applicants are encouraged to review proposed course syllabi and program descriptions on the SFS website: https://fieldstudies.org/centers/cambodia/   Duties and Responsibilities   Provide high quality experiential teaching in critical environmental issues in an interdisciplinary curriculum, and participate fully in the implementation of the program’s research plan that addresses these issues. The publication or presentation of research results is critical. Work closely with the other program lecturers to deliver an interdisciplinary program through education and research in a field setting. Each lecturer is expected to provide high quality, inquiry-based teaching and will lead students in Directed Research projects defined in the program’s research plan.   Teaching As part of an interdisciplinary teaching team, teach a significant portion of the academic program (55-60 lecture hours) Plan, revise, and effectively deliver a challenging, problem-based interdisciplinary curriculum Organize lectures and prepare course materials in a timely and professional manner Adhere to the daily academic schedule Prepare, administer, and grade assignments, quizzes, mid-term and final examinations Supervise and mentor a student research group in Directed Research projects Actively support and counsel students on academic issues Maintain an organized course portfolio   Research Help design the program’s research plan and conduct designated research according to it Identify components of the program’s research plan suitable for student Directed Research projects Prepare research results for clients and partners and for publication and conference presentations Assist in the creation and implementation of program research policies, priorities, budgets as required Follow data management, record keeping, and reporting systems Present research findings at local and international conferences (budget dependent)          Administration Participate in planning activities prior to the program start and in review/analysis following students' departure Participate in training activities for new program staff prior to and during the program, particularly interns Participate in and lead parts of the orientation and re-entry components of the program presented to students at the beginning and end of each program period In cooperation with other program staff, provide day-to-day coordination of interns as delegated by the program director Participate in resolving group management issues and student discipline problems Participate in preparation of the final reports, academic handbook revisions and other required reports As requested by the program director, assist with other logistical, group management, and administrative tasks   Safety & Risk Management           Take responsibility, as an individual and as a member of the program faculty/staff team, for the safety of all program participants Participate in the review and revision of program risk assessment and management plans Know the emergency procedures plan for the field station, including evacuation plan Participate in the safety portions of the on-site orientation and conduct safety briefings for students and/or staff Complete incident reports when appropriate and contribute to safety audits Comply with, actively model, and enforce all SFS and program policies and procedures Ensure that first-aid certifications are kept up to date   Daily Center Life Live on-site or near by for the duration of each program period and take most meals with the students On a rotating basis, take responsibility for "staff of the day" duties Take part in, and occasionally lead community outreach, site upkeep projects, social and field activities Drive standard transmission vehicles and boats as needed Adhere to, actively model and enforce all SFS and program policies and procedures Compensation/Benefits This is an academic year contract position starting in mid-summer 2020 and ending in May 2021 with the likely continuance in the fall semester of 2020, depending on successful completion of duties and sufficient student enrollment. Salary is dependent on experience and qualifications.  Comprehensive benefits package and on-site room and board included.   Location: Siem Reap, Kingdom of Cambodia with significant travel throughout Cambodia   Reports to: Center Director (in country) and the Office of Academic Affairs (in USA) Start Date: No later than August 1, 2020  

Ecologist / Assistant Professor—Search #67725 College of Science and Mathematics / Biology The Department of Biology in the College of Science and Mathematics invites applications and nominations for the position of Assistant Professor of Ecology. The home campus for this position will be the Statesboro campus. Georgia Southern University is a distinctive combination of Southern charm and uncompromising academics. We are a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution serving about 26,500 students through nine colleges on three beautiful oak-lined campuses in Statesboro, Savannah, Hinesville, and via a growing online program. Throughout its degree offerings at the associate's, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels, Georgia Southern cultivates community collaboration, world-class scholarship and hands-on learning opportunities. Georgia Southern University was founded in 1906 as a school for teaching modern agricultural production techniques and homemaking skills to rural school children. Its Savannah campus was established in 1935 as Armstrong Junior College for local youth who could not afford to attend college away from home. The Liberty Center in Hinesville was established in 1998 to serve the military and their families at nearby Fort Stewart, the largest military base east of the Mississippi. All three locations came together in 2018 when Armstrong State University and Georgia Southern University consolidated. The “new” Georgia Southern University preserves a passion for serving its neighbors while preparing students for lifelong service as scholars, leaders, and responsible stewards of their communities. Within this setting, the Department of Biology consists of a diverse faculty of teacher-scholars involved in a wide spectrum of activities from molecular to ecological studies on the coastal plain and throughout the world. The Department provides undergraduate and graduate students with a challenging education that is research-based and technology-oriented. We provide a foundation for life-long learning and appreciation of biological processes and biological diversity through teaching, research and outreach. Three campuses and a variety of off-campus research facilities offer Biology students and faculty access to state-of-the-art equipment, research labs, and greenhouses, as well as diverse field sites for short and long-term studies. Position Description. Reporting to the department chair, the position of Assistant Professor of Ecology requires research, teaching, and service responsibilities as well as a doctoral degree in the Biological Sciences or a related field. This position is part of new initiatives in environmental science and sustainability research and represents one component of an interdisciplinary cluster hire. The successful candidate will develop a high-impact, externally funded research program in any area of ecology, including, but not limited to, global environmental change, ecosystem ecology, ecophysiology, or plant systems ecology, which will complement existing research strengths in coastal plain science. The successful candidate also will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the candidate's area of expertise. The position is an academic 9-month, tenure-track appointment, and the salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Required Qualifications: Earned doctorate in the Biological Sciences or a related field by December 31, 2019 Demonstrated excellence in research, as evidenced by a strong publication record Strong potential to attract extramural funding Ability to teach courses at multiple levels within the biology curriculum Willingness to engage with institutional student success initiatives Commitment to engaging with best practice initiatives in instruction and pedagogy, mentoring, and curriculum design and development Must be authorized to work in the United States for the duration of employment without assistance from the institution Preferred Qualifications: Postdoctoral research experience Ability to contribute to existing courses in plant biology Ability to conduct interdisciplinary research in coastal plain ecosystems Student-centered research and/or teaching experience Demonstrated commitment to teaching and research that promotes inclusion of those underrepresented in the field Screening of applications begins February 1, 2020, and continues until the position is filled. The preferred position starting date is August 1, 2020. A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above; a curriculum vitae; statement of research interests; statement of teaching interests/philosophy; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least 3 professional references. Applications must be sent electronically as a single PDF attachment (include applicant name in file name). Other documentation may be requested. Only complete applications submitted electronically will be considered. Finalists will be required to submit to a background investigation. Applications and nominations should be sent to: Dr. Jamie Roberts, Search #67725 Electronic mail: jhroberts@georgiasouthern.edu Telephone: 912-478-4687 More information about the institution is available through https://georgiasouthern.edu/jobs or http://www.bio.georgiasouthern.edu . Georgia Southern University seeks to recruit individuals who are committed to working in diverse academic and professional communities and who are committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and professional service within the University and beyond. The names of applicants and nominees, vitae, and other non-evaluative information may be subject to public inspection under the Georgia Open Records Act. Georgia Southern University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity institution. Individuals who need reasonable accommodations under the ADA to participate in the search process should contact the Vice Provost. Copyright ©2017 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-bafa66013b2380409bfe604557f29c34

LOOKING FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO EXEMPLIFY OUR COLLEGE VALUES: Communications: We will be open and courageous in our communication with students and with one another. We will communicate decisions and the reasons for them.  Excellence : We will strive for excellence in all that we do. We will actively plan for the future, seeking new and innovative ways to accomplish our mission.  Inclusiveness: We will seek to appreciate and understand our students and each other, actively seeking different viewpoints. We will work to create a welcoming environment where our diverse community of students and employees learn, teach, and work together.  Integrity : We will work with the highest level of integrity, taking responsibility for all of our actions. We will tell the truth and seek to be fair in our decision-making and actions.  People: We will be honest, humble, respectful, and gracious to our students and to each other. We best serve our students, colleagues, and community when we work as a team. GENERAL POSITION DESCRIPTION Instruct courses in environmental science. Faculty are expected to accept courses as assigned which could include non-traditional venues, such as evening, weekend, dual credit, and/or online courses. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to academic advising for students, maintaining office hours, participating in college committees, promoting and supporting the department's mission and goals, leading extra-curricular activities, participating in professional development activities, and working across departments to develop student communication and problem-solving skills. This is a tenure-eligible position with a nine-month contract.  This position reports to the Division Chair of Math/Sciences. Note:  This is a security sensitive position and an appropriate background investigation will be made on applicants being strongly considered for this position. SELECTION CRITERIA *Attach a brief statement addressing how you acquired each of the following Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities through your education, personal experience, or previous employment: Knowledge of: (1) discipline subject matter; (2) curriculum development; (3) current trends in teaching/learning theory as applies to environmental science; (4) technology in support of classroom instruction. Skills to: (5) use technology in support of instruction; (6) develop and instruct courses in an online format. Ability to: (7) establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with faculty and staff in the science department; (8) communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; (9) participate in college committees; (10) work across departments to develop student communication, computation, and critical thinking skills, (11) promote and support related extra-curricular activities. WORKING CONDITIONS   Physical effort--Restricted: Sustained posture or intense attentiveness for prolonged periods. Light lifting (less than 30 lbs), some walking, pushing, pulling on a regular basis. Work environment-Minimal hazard/exposure: Standard office setting. At least minimal environmental controls to assure health and comfort. BENEFITS Health and life insurance, retirement plan, personal leave, sick leave, holidays.  Eligible employees and dependents may take college courses tuition free.  Participation in Medicare Part A, but not Social Security (FICA).

Endowed Chair in Shellfish Aquaculture and Program Coordinator, Associate/Full Professor The Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS)/School of Marine Science of William & Mary invites applications for a full-time tenure-eligible Associate/Full Professor. The position will begin in Fall 2020. Responsibilities:  VIMS is seeking to fill an endowed faculty position, the Acuff Professorship in Marine Science, within its Department of Fisheries Science with a nationally and internationally recognized scholar whose expertise will complement our existing strengths in shellfish aquaculture and provide strategic leadership in coordinating our institute-wide Shellfish Aquaculture Program. The successful candidate will be expected to develop an extramurally-funded research program, contribute to the development of an aquaculture curriculum, participate in advisory service and outreach related to aquaculture, and provide leadership in driving the continued development and sustainability of shellfish aquaculture in the region. About the Virginia Institute of Marine Science:  Chartered in 1940, the Virginia Institute of Marine Science is currently among the largest marine research and education centers in the United States. VIMS has a three-part mission to conduct interdisciplinary research in coastal ocean and estuarine science, educate students and citizens, and provide advisory service to policy makers, industry, and the public. The School of Marine Science at VIMS is the graduate school in marine science for William & Mary. VIMS currently employs 55 full-time faculty members and 256 staff, and has 90 graduate students in master's and doctoral programs. There are four academic departments at VIMS: Aquatic Health Sciences, Biological Sciences, Fisheries Science, and Physical Sciences. Further information on VIMS and the School of Marine Science may be accessed at:  http://www.vims.edu .

  The Nicholas School of the Environment (NSOE) at Duke University invites applications for a faculty position in physical oceanography. This is one of four areas of interest for two tenure-track Assistant Professorships that NSOE plans to fill in the natural sciences. We seek an outstanding and visionary candidate who studies large- to regional-scale physical oceanography, focusing on such problems as ocean-atmospheric interactions and/or basin-scale material transport and mixing, especially as these may relate to past, current, and future climate and ocean environments. Applicant's work should be grounded in theory and use observational or modeling approaches. Successful candidates are expected to develop an externally funded and nationally recognized research program, teach and mentor undergraduate, professional and graduate students, and engage in service within NSOE, the University, and in the broader scientific community. Successful candidates are also expected to demonstrate a commitment to advancing excellence through diversity and inclusion.

Geoscientist The Nicholas School of the Environment (NSOE) at Duke University invites applications for a faculty position in Near-surface Geology and Geophysics. This is one of four areas of interestfor two tenure-track Assistant Professorships that NSOE plans to fill in the natural sciences. We seek an outstanding and visionary candidate who uses geologic and geophysical approaches to characterize subsurface energy, mineral, and/or water resources, or to elucidate geologic conditions that could lead to natural or anthropogenically induced geohazards. Successful candidates are expected to develop an externally funded and nationally recognized research program, teach and mentor undergraduate, professional and graduate students, and engage in service within NSOE, the University, and in the broader scientific community. Successful candidates are also expected to demonstrate a commitment to advancing excellence through diversity and inclusion.

Environmental Engineering Applications are invited from outstanding candidates for a probationary tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level within the Department of Civil and Resource Engineering at Dalhousie University The Department of Civil and Resource Engineering has established research strengths in the area of water resources engineering, with existing research capacity in water and wastewater treatment, environmental hydrology, hydrogeology and geo-environmental engineering. The department is also home to the Centre for Water Resources Studies. Applications from candidates with expertise in the area of water resources and environment, and who can complement and build on these strengths, are encouraged. Research areas that are of particular interest include (i) climate and water/environment interactions, (ii) remote sensing of aquatic and environmental systems, and (iii) coastal environmental hydraulics. The successful candidate should also be able to teach a broad range of undergraduate courses in both the Environmental and Civil Engineering Programs. The successful candidate must provide evidence of demonstrated excellence in, and commitment to, research and teaching. The candidate will be expected to establish a strong externally-funded research program, supervise graduate student research, participate in service activities at the Department level and beyond, and foster existing and new collaborations with government and industry, as well as collaborate with members of Dalhousie’s research community.