AssistantAssociate Teaching Professor of Environmental Science
AssistantAssociate Teaching Professor of Environmental Science
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Position Summary
The Department of Geography and the Environment at Villanova University invites applications for an Assistant or Associate Teaching Professor (continuing nontenure track) position in Environmental Science starting in August 2024. We seek a colleague to teach in the environmental sciences to support the growth of the Departments undergraduate programs. A Ph.D. in environmental science or a related field is required. Exceptional candidates with at least six years of fulltime undergraduate teaching experience will be considered for the rank of Associate Teaching Professor. Opportunities for promotion to Associate Teaching Professor and Full Teaching Professor exist with demonstrated excellence and leadership in teaching ongoing scholarly engagement and a strong record of service to the institution. The position is a 9month academic appointment and the incumbent will teach 16 contact hours per semester (for example one course consisting of three hours of lecture plus three threehour labs per week or two separate courses each consisting of three hours of lecture and threehours in lab each week). Our new colleague will primarily teach the twosemester introductory environmental science lecture and laboratory sequence for undergraduate Environmental Science and Environmental Studies majors and there is also the opportunity to develop and teach more advanced courses and/or courses for nonmajors. Excellence in teaching is the primary responsibility of this continuing nontenure track position. In addition our new colleague will be expected to demonstrate continued scholarly engagement with their discipline develop new educational materials mentor undergraduate independent research and participate in departmental and institutional functions and committees. A willingness to mentor students from a wide range of disciplines cultures and academic backgrounds is essential. We are especially interested in candidates whose teaching will contribute to the Departments commitment to diversity and academic excellence. The successful candidate will provide evidence of teaching effectiveness and compelling plans to develop studentprofessor research partnerships. The Department of Geography and the Environment serves as a multidisciplinary academic unit linking the social and natural sciences within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and across the curriculum at Villanova University. The Department of Geography and the Environment offers B.S. and M.S. degrees in Environmental Science and B.A. degrees in Geography and Environmental Studies. The Departments overarching objective is to integrate the disciplines of geography and environmental science to understand the spatial patterns of human systems and landscapes environmental processes and the effect of people on the environment. We foster an atmosphere of open dialogue and incorporate innovative classroom instruction creative laboratory and field experiences and studentled research to promote excellence in learning and teaching. Our goal is to develop students and faculty who engage in and are dedicated to critical thinking openended problem solving and a lifetime of learning. Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian order located in the ethnically racially and culturally diverse Philadelphia metro region. Diversity and inclusion have been and will continue to be an integral component of the Universitys and the Departments missions. The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and seeks candidates who understand respect and can contribute to the Universitys mission and values. The Department is committed to maintaining fostering and celebrating a community that includes people of all ages genders abilities races ethnic origins religions socioeconomic status sexual orientation creed and political views. For a more detailed description of the Department please consult . The Department values dynamic and diverse faculty members who are committed to teaching scholarship and service. We ask that applicants submit a Statement of Contribution to the Mission along with other application materials. Please review Villanova Universitys Mission Statement and Enduring Commitments the Universitys Diversity Statement and the Department of Geography and the Environments Mission Statement and reflect (in no more than two pages) on how you would contribute to the Universitys and Departments mission in this position.
Duties And Responsibilities
The position is a 9month academic appointment and the incumbent will teach 16 contact hours per semester (for example one course consisting of three hours of lecture plus three threehour labs per week or two separate courses each consisting of three hours of lecture and threehours in lab each week). Our new colleague will primarily teach the twosemester introductory environmental science lecture and laboratory sequence for undergraduate Environmental Science and Environmental Studies majors and there is also the opportunity to develop and teach more advanced courses and/or courses for nonmajors.
Minimum Qualifications
A Ph.D. in environmental science or a related discipline is required. Broad training in environmental science is expected.
Preferred Qualifications
Postdoctoral and/or teaching experience is preferred.
Work Schedule
fulltime/9months
The Department of Geography and the Environment at Villanova University invites applications for an Assistant or Associate Teaching Professor (continuing nontenure track) position in Environmental Science starting in August 2024. We seek a colleague to teach in the environmental sciences to support the growth of the Departments undergraduate programs. A Ph.D. in environmental science or a related field is required. Exceptional candidates with at least six years of fulltime undergraduate teaching experience will be considered for the rank of Associate Teaching Professor. Opportunities for promotion to Associate Teaching Professor and Full Teaching Professor exist with demonstrated excellence and leadership in teaching ongoing scholarly engagement and a strong record of service to the institution. The position is a 9month academic appointment and the incumbent will teach 16 contact hours per semester (for example one course consisting of three hours of lecture plus three threehour labs per week or two separate courses each consisting of three hours of lecture and threehours in lab each week). Our new colleague will primarily teach the twosemester introductory environmental science lecture and laboratory sequence for undergraduate Environmental Science and Environmental Studies majors and there is also the opportunity to develop and teach more advanced courses and/or courses for nonmajors. Excellence in teaching is the primary responsibility of this continuing nontenure track position. In addition our new colleague will be expected to demonstrate continued scholarly engagement with their discipline develop new educational materials mentor undergraduate independent research and participate in departmental and institutional functions and committees. A willingness to mentor students from a wide range of disciplines cultures and academic backgrounds is essential. We are especially interested in candidates whose teaching will contribute to the Departments commitment to diversity and academic excellence. The successful candidate will provide evidence of teaching effectiveness and compelling plans to develop studentprofessor research partnerships. The Department of Geography and the Environment serves as a multidisciplinary academic unit linking the social and natural sciences within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and across the curriculum at Villanova University. The Department of Geography and the Environment offers B.S. and M.S. degrees in Environmental Science and B.A. degrees in Geography and Environmental Studies. The Departments overarching objective is to integrate the disciplines of geography and environmental science to understand the spatial patterns of human systems and landscapes environmental processes and the effect of people on the environment. We foster an atmosphere of open dialogue and incorporate innovative classroom instruction creative laboratory and field experiences and studentled research to promote excellence in learning and teaching. Our goal is to develop students and faculty who engage in and are dedicated to critical thinking openended problem solving and a lifetime of learning. Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian order located in the ethnically racially and culturally diverse Philadelphia metro region. Diversity and inclusion have been and will continue to be an integral component of the Universitys and the Departments missions. The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and seeks candidates who understand respect and can contribute to the Universitys mission and values. The Department is committed to maintaining fostering and celebrating a community that includes people of all ages genders abilities races ethnic origins religions socioeconomic status sexual orientation creed and political views. For a more detailed description of the Department please consult . The Department values dynamic and diverse faculty members who are committed to teaching scholarship and service. We ask that applicants submit a Statement of Contribution to the Mission along with other application materials. Please review Villanova Universitys Mission Statement and Enduring Commitments the Universitys Diversity Statement and the Department of Geography and the Environments Mission Statement and reflect (in no more than two pages) on how you would contribute to the Universitys and Departments mission in this position.
Duties And Responsibilities
The position is a 9month academic appointment and the incumbent will teach 16 contact hours per semester (for example one course consisting of three hours of lecture plus three threehour labs per week or two separate courses each consisting of three hours of lecture and threehours in lab each week). Our new colleague will primarily teach the twosemester introductory environmental science lecture and laboratory sequence for undergraduate Environmental Science and Environmental Studies majors and there is also the opportunity to develop and teach more advanced courses and/or courses for nonmajors.
Minimum Qualifications
A Ph.D. in environmental science or a related discipline is required. Broad training in environmental science is expected.
Preferred Qualifications
Postdoctoral and/or teaching experience is preferred.
Work Schedule
fulltime/9months
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Employment Type
Full Time
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