Assistant Professor of Environmental Science

Assistant Professor of Environmental Science
 

Salary and Terms: Full-time, nine month tenure-track position. Salary placement is based on education and experience.

Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin October 16, 2019 and will continue until the position is filled.

Appointment Date: August 2020

Position Description: The Environmental Science program at Southwest Minnesota State University is seeking applications for a broadly-trained scientist with expertise in environmental hydrology or water resource sciences emphasizing an interdisciplinary approach to water, soil, and air interactions and who will play a key role in refocusing and updating the program's current curriculum. The position's primary responsibilities include:

• Teaching the introductory Environmental Science course and labs
• Teaching Research Methods and supervising undergraduate research projects
• Teaching upper-level hydrology courses and potential courses in one or more of the following areas: Remote Sensing, Climate Change, Environmental Monitoring, Geospatial Analysis, or related topics
• Involvement in curriculum changes to the program
• Preference given to candidates who have experience in computational environmental science using databases to analyze and model systems at different scales across a variety of disciplines.

Additional responsibilities include active participation in activities that support the Environmental Science program and Science department, including student advising and service on campus committees. Faculty members are expected to engage in scholarly and creative activity, continuing preparation and study, contributing to student growth and development, and service to the University and community.

Qualifications:

• D. in hydrology, environmental science, water resource science, geoscience, atmospheric science, or related fields. ABD will be considered.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively teach at the undergraduate level.
• Demonstrated commitment or proven strategies for fostering a diverse and inclusive environment; demonstrated ability or proven strategies to teach and work with persons from diverse backgrounds is required.
• Ability and willingness to engage students in undergraduate research inside or outside of a formal class setting.
• Student-centered approach to education and a commitment to helping grow the Environmental Science program.
• Demonstrated abilities/competence in instructional technology.
• Must have an understanding and appreciation for liberal education.

Preferred:

• Online instruction and commitment to interdisciplinary education is preferred.
• Competence in science pedagogy is desirable.

The University: Southwest Minnesota State University is one of seven universities in the Minnesota State system. SMSU gives highest priority to excellence in teaching and preparing students to be lifelong learners through quality undergraduate teaching/advising and close student/faculty relationships. Its mission, dating back to 1967, provides access to university-level programs in liberal arts & professional studies. The University has a special commitment to the educational needs of the people in its service region reflected through its curricula, cultural programs, diversity of staff and students, cooperative relationships with the public and private sectors, and regional institutions. The 216-acre campus encompasses 24 modern, interconnected, and accessible buildings and includes a 40 acre wildlife area with 4 acres of restored prairie. Marshall (pop. 13,000) is the hub of a rich agricultural area and offers a variety of cultural, recreational and educational opportunities. The position is an opportunity to be part of a vibrant, dynamic and growing institution that is searching for exceptionally talented people.

Application Data: Letter of application addressing position qualifications, resume/ curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, student evaluations if available, and unofficial transcripts of undergraduate and graduate coursework should be attached to your application. To apply for this position, please complete the online application process at http://smsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/1463 Additional information on Southwest Minnesota State University can be found at: www.SMSU.edu

*Nine Month Appointments- Along with all other Universities that are part of the Minnesota State system, standard faculty appointments are for 168 duty days distributed over any nine consecutive months. The nine months need not align with the traditional academic year and may be changed every two years. Initial faculty appointments at SMSU are expected to be similar to or the same as the academic year unless otherwise indicated on the vacancy notice.

Southwest Minnesota State University is a member of the Minnesota State system and is an equal opportunity educator and employer. The University is committed to affirmative recruitment and encourages applications from women, persons of color, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. Applicants must be able to lawfully accept employment in the United States. Requests for reasonable accommodation of a disability during the application and/or interview process should be made to the Affirmative Action Office, 507-537-6208. For TTY communications, contact Minnesota Relay Service at 1-800-627-3529. This vacancy notice is available in alternative format upon request.

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