FCSM-3738, Assistant Professor, Sustainability & Environmental Change

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Posted: 01-May-24

Location: Towson, Maryland

Type: Tenure-track

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Employment Type:

Tenure-track

Organization Type:

Higher Education Institution

Required Education:

Doctorate/Professional

Assistant Professor, Sustainability & Environmental Change 
Department of Biological Sciences
Fisher College of Science and Mathematics FCSM-3738

Position:
The Fisher College of Science and Mathematics at Towson University invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Department of Biological Sciences with expertise in sustainability & environmental change or related field, beginning January 2025.

Qualifications:
Successful applicants are expected to possess a strong commitment to excellence in teaching, to establish a productive research/scholarly program involving undergraduate and graduate students, and to actively pursue extramural funding for that research.
Successful candidates are required to have a Ph.D. in the biological or environmental sciences or related field and have postdoctoral experience.

Responsibilities:
The candidate’s research program should be in sustainability & environmental change; topics may include but are not limited to conservation, sustainable agriculture or natural resources, sustainable development goals, or social-ecological modelling. Teaching responsibilities may include Conservation Biology, General Ecology, or other undergraduate and graduate courses that align with faculty area(s) of expertise, including new and existing graduate courses relating to sustainability and environmental change.
The candidate will be expected to also participate in the interdisciplinary Environmental Science and Studies Program, which also affords opportunities for collaboration with a wide variety of faculty across the college and university. Faculty are assigned a reduced instructional workload and reduced service (e.g., student advising) for the pre-tenure years. Interdisciplinary research is encouraged; opportunities for interdepartmental collaborations are facilitated by shared cross-departmental lab spaces.

Mission:
The Department of Biological Sciences and the Environmental Sciences and Studies program provide high-quality education to both undergraduate and graduate students, with a focus on the knowledge and skills necessary for success at Towson University and beyond. Towson University has also been named a top institution in the nation for gender equality and received the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award for three consecutive years. These awards highlight our ongoing commitment to our diverse student body in reaching their education and career goals. Additional information about the Department is available at http://www.towson.edu/biology/. With more than 3,800 undergraduates, 56% of whom are students from groups traditionally under-represented in the sciences, the Fisher College of Science and Mathematics is one of the
fastest growing and most diverse colleges at Towson University.
 

Towson University:
Towson University was founded in 1866, is recognized by U. S. News and World Reports as one of the top public universities in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions, is Baltimore's largest university, and is the largest public, comprehensive institution in the University of Maryland System. TU enrolls over 17,000 undergraduates and over 2,500 graduate students across six academic colleges (business, education, fine arts, health professions, liberal arts, science & mathematics), has over 920 full-time faculty, and offers more than 65 bachelor's, 45 master's, and 5 doctoral programs. Our campus sits on 330 rolling green acres located 10 miles north of Baltimore, 45 miles north of Washington D.C., and 95 miles south of Philadelphia.

Application Process:
Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. Applicants should submit a letter of application that addresses the posting details and qualifications. Applications must also include: (1) a curriculum vitae, (2) a teaching statement, (3) a research statement that addresses current areas of expertise and future research agenda, and (4) a personal statement that demonstrates commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and the mission of Towson University. All application materials must be submitted electronically via the application link as a single PDF file. Additionally, three letters of recommendation should be submitted via a link that will be forwarded to the recommenders as part of the application process.

Click here to apply. Please note that the search number for which you are applying is FCSM-3738. 

Please address any questions regarding the position or the search to: Dr. Peko Tsuji ([email protected]).

A Criminal Background Investigation is required for the hired candidate and the results may impact employment. 

The safety of our students, faculty, staff, and neighbors has been our top priority and the focus of every one of our decisions since the earliest days of the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, the University System of Maryland (USM) has strongly encouraged full COVID vaccination and up-to-date booster shots (when eligible) for all faculty, staff, and students at all schools in the USM as both a reasonable and necessary means of protecting our health and safety.

Please be sure to visit the Applicant Data Form to complete a voluntary on-line form. All data collected are for internal, state, and/or federal reporting and will not be used for other purposes. 

Towson University is an equal opportunity employer and has a strong institutional commitment to diversity, as detailed in “A More Inclusive TU: Advancing Equity and Diversity (2020 – 25).” TU is a national leader in inclusive excellence, the only institution in Maryland with zero achievement gap, and 68% growth in minority enrollment over the past 5 years. We encourage applications from a variety of (dis)abilities, cultural, ethnic, race, sex, gender identity/expressions, national origins, ages, veteran status, color, religious, socio-economic, sexual orientations and belief backgrounds.

 

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About Towson University
The largest comprehensive university in the Baltimore area, Towson University is nationally recognized for its excellent programs in the arts and sciences, communications, business, health professions, education, fine arts and computer information systems. Located in suburban Towson, eight miles north of Baltimore, our beautifully landscaped, 328-acre setting offers a pleasant environment for study and a diverse campus life, as well as easy access to a wealth of university and community resources. Towson University's educational experience branches out to off-campus locations throughout Maryland, including a number of online options. Our many interdisciplinary partnerships with public and private organizations throughout Maryland provide opportunities for research, internships and jobs. Towson University is a founding member of the Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities (CUMU).
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