Position Title: Part-Time Instructor of Environmental Science

Department/ School: Department of Environmental Science & Policy

School of Science

Job Summary: The School of Science invites applications for a Part-Time Instructor in the Department of Environmental Science & Policy, beginning August 26, 2019. The department is specifically searching for individuals to teach a Monday/ Thursday 8:00 AM section of Introduction to Environmental Issues (ENSC101) that consists of two 75-minute lectures per week during the semester.

Minimum Qualifications: Minimum qualifications include an M.A. or M.S. in Environmental Science or closely related field, strong interest in undergraduate education, a commitment to excellence, and innovation in teaching.

Preferred Qualifications: Desirable candidates will also have prior college level teaching experience and/or evidence one's ability to communicate effectively with college freshmen.

Essential Functions: Teaching Introduction to Environmental Issues lectures.

Required Application Documents: Cover letter, Resume, & Three Professional References

About the Department: The Department of Environmental Science & Policy consists of 3 full-time faculty, and several affiliated and part-time faculty. Strong relationships with regional environmental organizations are integral to the curriculum. Several members of these organizations teach for the program on a part-time basis. The Department is characterized by a strong sense of community in which students are the central focus and faculty are both accessible and approachable. Our mission is to provide an outstanding and supportive educational environment in which students and faculty flourish as they seek to better understand the environment.

About Marist College: Located on the banks of the historic Hudson River, in midtown Manhattan, and at its Florence, Italy campus, Marist College is a comprehensive, independent institution grounded in the liberal arts. Its mission is to "help students develop the intellect, character, and skills required for enlightened, ethical, and productive lives in the global community of the 21st century." Marist is consistently recognized for excellence by The Princeton Review (Colleges That Create Futures and The Best 384 Colleges), U.S. News & World Report (8th Best Regional University/North, 2nd Most Innovative School/North), Kiplinger's Personal Finance ("Best College Values"), and others. The College is top-ranked for long-term study abroad (#7 in the U.S.) by the U.S. State Department's Open Doors report. Marist educates more than 5,000 traditional-age undergraduate students and 1,400 adult and graduate students in 47 undergraduate majors and numerous graduate programs, including fully online MBA, MPA, MS, and MA degrees. Pending accreditation approval, the College plans to open the Marist Health Quest School of Medicine in 2022.

Type of Position: Part-Time

Classification: Faculty

Months per Year: 4

Work Schedule: Time as required for teaching.

Location: Marist College main campus, Poughkeepsie, NY

Number of Positions Openings: 1

Equal Employment Statement: Marist College is committed to creating a diverse workforce on our campus by ensuring that barriers to equal employment opportunity and upward mobility do not exist here. To this end, the College will strive to achieve the full and fair participation of minorities, women, people with disabilities, and any other protected groups found to be under-represented.

Equal opportunity means employment, development, and promotion of individuals without consideration of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, or veteran status unless there is a bona fide occupational requirement which excludes persons in one of these protected groups. The College will review its employment policies and procedures to ensure that barriers which may unnecessarily exclude protected groups are identified and eliminated. The College will also explore alternative approaches if any policy or practice is found to have a negative impact on protected groups.

Marist's policy of non-discrimination includes not only employment practices but also extends to all services and programs provided by the College. It shall be considered a violation of College policy for any member of the community to discriminate against any individual or group with respect to employment or attendance at Marist College on the basis of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other condition established by law.


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