Specialization: Open 2 Positions
Job Opening ID (JOID): 24195
Rank: Assistant Professor ( Tenure Track)
The Department of Environmental Studies at San José State University invites applications for two tenure-track Assistant Professor positions.
Qualifications: Successful applicants will have a doctorate in an appropriate field in environmental studies focused on the science and/or policy of climate change, biodiversity/conservation, environmental economics, sustainable energy resources, sustainable water resources, or sustainable agriculture. A wide range of relevant backgrounds will be considered. Applicants must have a strong background in quantitative or qualitative research methods and should have applied their training to environmental problem-solving and sustainability issues. International experience and outlook is an asset. Must demonstrate a commitment to teaching in an interdisciplinary undergraduate/graduate Environmental Studies department. Applicants should demonstrate awareness of and sensitivity to educational goals of a multicultural population as might have been gained in cross-cultural study, training, teaching and other comparable experience.
Responsibilities: Primary teaching responsibilities include the Environmental Studies core courses, graduate courses, and other courses in the applicant's specialties. Undergraduate program responsibilities include advising students, supervising undergraduate and graduate student research, and directing special projects. Applicants must be willing to supervise at least one new graduate student each year conducting Masters of Science thesis research. Applicants should have a clearly defined research program that has and will continue to produce peer- reviewed publications and be willing to seek external funding to support research and department activities.
A potential for effective teaching, scholarly professional achievements and service is essential for tenure and promotion. We seek a teacher-researcher who is committed to quality interaction with students at all levels, undergraduate and graduate. Candidates must address the needs of a student population of great diversity – in age, cultural background, ethnicity, primary language and academic preparation – through course materials, teaching strategies and advisement.
Salary Range: Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Eligibility: Employment is contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
Starting Date: August 17, 2018
Application Procedures: For full consideration, email the following materials to: https://apply.interfolio.com/43818
by October 15, 2017: (1) a letter of application, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) statement of teaching interests/philosophy and research plans, (4) undergraduate and graduate school transcripts (unofficial transcripts acceptable at the initial stage of the search), (5) evidence of demonstrated or potential teaching effectiveness (syllabi, teaching evaluations, letters of observation), (6) one peer-reviewed research paper or comparable evidence of research productivity, and (7) the names and contact information of three professional references from whom the search committee chair can solicit confidential letters of recommendation. Please include the Job Opening ID (JOID) on all correspondence. If transcripts need to be mailed, send them to: Search Committee Chair, Department of Environmental Studies, San José State University, One Washington Square, San José, CA 95192- 0115.
For further information about this position, email environmental-studies@sjsu.edu or call the Environmental Studies office at (408) 924-5450. Please include Job Opening ID (JOID) on all correspondence.
General Information: The Department of Environmental Studies was founded in 1970 and serves approximately 325 undergraduate majors and over 50 graduate students. We grant B.A., B.S., and M.S. degrees. There are nine full-time faculty members, complemented by professionals from the surrounding Silicon Valley community who teach applied specialty classes.
San José State University is California's oldest institution of public higher learning. The campus is located on the southern end of San Francisco Bay in downtown San José (Pop. 1,000,000), hub of the world-famous Silicon Valley high-technology research and development center. Many of California's most popular national, recreational, and cultural attractions are conveniently close. A member of the 23-campus CSU system, San José State University enrolls approximately 30,000 students, a significant percentage of whom are members of minority groups. The University is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty so our disciplines, students and the community can benefit from multiple ethnic and gender perspectives.
San José State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or disability. This policy applies to all San José State University students, faculty, and staff as well as University programs and activities. Reasonable accommodations are made for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose. Note that all San José State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
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