Assistant/Associate Teaching Professor of Environmental Science

Villanova University, United States

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Location: Villanova, PENNSYLVANIA
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Posting Number: 20231053F
Position Title: Assistant/Associate Teaching Professor of Environmental Science
Position Type: Faculty
Location: Villanova, PA
Recruitment Type: Internal/External Applicants
Work Schedule: full-time/9-months
Department: 181-Geography and the Environment
Position Summary:
The Department of Geography and the Environment at Villanova University invites applications for an Assistant or Associate Teaching Professor (continuing non-tenure 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 Department’s undergraduate programs. A Ph.D. in environmental science or a related field is required. Exceptional candidates with at least six years of full-time 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 9-month academic appointment, and the incumbent will teach 16 contact hours per semester (for example, one course consisting of three hours of lecture plus three three-hour labs per week, or two separate courses each consisting of three hours of lecture and three-hours in lab each week). Our new colleague will primarily teach the two-semester 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 non-majors. Excellence in teaching is the primary responsibility of this continuing non-tenure 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 Department’s commitment to diversity and academic excellence. The successful candidate will provide evidence of teaching effectiveness and compelling plans to develop student-professor 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 Department’s 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 student-led 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, open-ended 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 University’s and the Department’s missions. The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect, and can contribute to the University’s 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 https://www1.villanova.edu/university/liberal-arts-sciences/programs/geography-environment.html . 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 University’s Mission Statement and Enduring Commitments (https://www1.villanova.edu/villanova/president/about_university/mission.html ), the University’s Diversity Statement (https://www1.villanova.edu/villanova/provost/diversity/diversitystatement.html ), and the Department of Geography and the Environment’s Mission Statement (https://www1.villanova.edu/university/liberal-arts-sciences/programs/geography-environment/guiding-principles.html ) and reflect (in no more than two pages) on how you would contribute to the University’s and Department’s mission in this position.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The position is a 9-month academic appointment, and the incumbent will teach 16 contact hours per semester (for example, one course consisting of three hours of lecture plus three three-hour labs per week, or two separate courses each consisting of three hours of lecture and three-hours in lab each week). Our new colleague will primarily teach the two-semester 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 non-majors.
Minimum Qualifications:
A Ph.D. in environmental science or a related discipline is required. Broad training in environmental science is expected.
Preferred Qualifications:
Post–doctoral and/or teaching experience is preferred.
Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours:
None
Special Message to Applicants:
The online application should include:
1. Brief letter of application indicating your interest and suitability
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Statement of teaching philosophy (no more than two pages)
4. Statement of plans for continued scholarly engagement and student mentoring (no more than two pages)
5. Statement of contribution to mission (no more than two pages; see above)
6. Graduate and undergraduate transcripts
7. The names and contact information for three referees. When selected for an interview, confidential letters of recommendation will be requested from the applicant’s referees via email and must be submitted directly by referees to the online application.
Review of application materials will begin 15 September 2023 and will continue until the position is filled. Questions about the position can be directed to Dr. Keith Henderson at [email protected] .
Posting Date: 07/19/2023
Closing Date (11:59pm ET):
Salary Posting Information:
Competitive
Salary Band:
Job Classification: faculty

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