Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies
Company: University of Redlands
Location: Redlands
Posted on: March 19, 2023
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Job Description:
Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies
Position: Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies
Department/School: Environmental Studies, College of Arts and
Sciences
Appointment Rank: Tenure track
Salary Range: $68,000 - $77,000
Hiring Range: Anticipated hiring range is near or at the minimum of
the classification,
commensurate with candidate's education, experience, skills, and
training.
Available: Start date is open; beginning no later than August
2023.
Posting Date: February 23, 2023
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled. Review of application
materials begins on March 13, 2023.
Definition of Classification:
The Department of Environmental Studies seeks applicants broadly
trained in the earth and marine sciences with some methodological
application of GIS in their research or teaching. Applicants should
demonstrate an ability to (1) enrich interdisciplinary offerings on
campus through courses; and (2) thrive in an undergraduate program
within a small private liberal arts university, where excellence in
teaching and advising is highly valued. The successful applicant
will have the ability to teach some combination of courses such as
Physical Geology, Historical Geology, Marine Environmental Science,
Oceanography, Coastal Geomorphology, and intermediate and advanced
courses in which students are coached to complete an applied
project in environmental analysis using GIS. Candidates with a
background in earth science, marine science, and atmospheric
science are particularly encouraged to apply. The department will
give preference to applicants who have experience working with
students from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
Applicants are asked to identify their strengths and experiences in
assisting diverse student populations to accomplish curricular
goals.
Teaching duties include 6 course equivalents per year. One of those
courses may be a travel course or field-intensive course during our
month-long May term.
The ideal candidate will be broadly trained in the earth sciences
with the ability to (1) teach physical science courses with
applications in environmental GIS, (2) develop a research agenda
that includes mentoring of undergraduate students, and (3) oversee
senior capstone projects that include the use of ArcGIS
software.
The University:
The University of Redlands is a private, comprehensive liberal arts
and professional institution with approximately 2,500 undergraduate
students in the residential College of Arts and Sciences and 500
graduate students in the School of Business and Society. It is
located sixty miles east of downtown Los Angeles, in a town of
70,000. The campus is surrounded by orange groves and sits at the
base of the San Bernardino mountains, one hour from ski resorts,
one hour from the coast and 45 minutes from Palm Springs. Light
rail into downtown Los Angeles and coastal areas is available.
Qualification Guidelines
Any combination equivalent to, but not limited to, the
following:
Experience/Training/Education:
Required
Candidates should possess:
Preferred
The University of Redlands seeks to hire a cohort of faculty who
can contribute to our mission as a Hispanic-Serving Institution
(HSI), with strong commitments to serving Native Students,
advancing an anti-racist agenda, and building an inclusive learning
community for all. Candidates whose teaching and research advance
the outcomes of our Latinx and Black, Indigenous, and people of
color (BIPOC) students and broader community of inclusive
excellence will be given preference and will have the opportunity
to join an interdisciplinary cohort of faculty in business,
education, environmental science, theology, and Armacost
library.
INQUIRIES: Inquiries can be directed to the Search Chair at
hillary_jenkins@redlands.edu
TO APPLY: To be considered, the applicant should provide a cover
letter, current vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy (1-2
pages) and a brief (1 page) statement of research agenda and
interests. The applicant should also send evidence of effective
teaching (e.g. sample evaluations, if available). The cover letter
and teaching statement should include information about working
with diverse students. Letters of recommendation that contextualize
your accomplishments or potential in teaching, scholarship, and
service are recommended with the initial application and will be
required for candidates advancing beyond the first review of
applications. Application materials should be submitted using the
Academic Jobs Online.
In compliance with The Americans with Disabilities Act, if selected
for the interview process and accommodations are needed, please
call (909) 748-8040.
BACKGROUND CHECK: Satisfactory completion of a background check
(including a criminal records check) is required for employment.
The University will make a conditional offer of employment, which
may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying
information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly
withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily
complete the background check may affect the continued employment
of a current employee who was conditionally offered the
position.
DRIVER'S LICENSE CHECK: Possession of a valid Driver's License is
required for certain positions. Employees in positions that require
a valid Driver's License will be enrolled in the Department of
Motor Vehicles (DMV) Government Employer Pull Notice Program which
confirms possession of a valid driver's license and reflects
driving record.
PHYSICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL EXAMS: For certain positions typically
in Public Safety, Facilities, Athletics and Information Technology
Services departments, employment is contingent upon a candidate
passing a pre-employment physical exam with the ability to lift in
excess of 50 lbs. Public Safety Officers, in addition to a
pre-employment physical exam, will also be required to pass a
psychological evaluation.
INFORMATION REGARDING COVID-19: New employees are required to
submit proof of having received the full course dose of an approved
COVID-19 vaccine including a booster or submit an exemption request
for medical or religious reasons within sixty (60) days from your
date of hire.
FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT
http://www.redlands.edu/human-resources/employment/
SUBMISSION OF A RESUME OR APPLICATION INDICATES AGREEMENT THAT THE
UNIVERSITY MAY VERIFY ANY AND ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED
THEREIN.
MEMBERS OF UNDERREPRESENTED GROUPS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
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