Tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Environmental Sustainability Education - Bowling Green State University

published Dec 8, 2014 4:43pm
The School of Earth, Environment and Society at Bowling Green State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Environmental Sustainability Education beginning August, 2015. The school is comprised of the Departments of Environment and Sustainability, Geography, and Geology. This position's primary responsibility is to educate both the campus community and the external community about issues of sustainability. We are seeking a person with research experience and teaching interests and expertise in sustainability and/or environmental education. Applicants must have a Ph.D. from an accredited university by time of appointment. Preference will be given to applicants with at least one degree in the field of education, and one degree in environmental studies, earth sciences, environmental sustainability, sustainability education, or other related fields, and a record of scholarship.

Applicants must be committed to teaching undergraduate and graduate courses related to sustainability and environmental education, and environmental studies. Successful candidates are expected to develop a productive, externally funded, research program. Salary for the position is competitive and commensurate with peer institutions and in keeping with candidate experience and credentials. We have a well-equipped environmental science teaching lab, and are also well-equipped for acquisition of environmental field data. More information can be found at http://www.bgsu.edu/arts-and-sciences/earth-environment-and-society.html.

Candidates should send a single PDF file with the following: a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statements of research and teaching interests, and the names of three references to Dr. Enrique Gomezdelcampo, Chair, SEES-DES Faculty Search Committee, School of Earth Environment & Society, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH 43403 or egomezd@bgsu.edu. Finalists must provide an official transcript for the highest degree. A background check is required for employment. Applications must be received by January 1, 2015. Bowling Green State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. Visit the College of Arts and Sciences Diversity page at http://www.bgsu.edu/arts-and-sciences/diversity.html.