Job Type: Permanent
Salary Details: $61,121 – $64,863
Deadline: Oct 15, 2021
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Assistant Professor – Ecology
Environmental Science & Policy Program
Southern Oregon University (Ashland, Oregon)
Position Summary
Southern Oregon University (SOU) is seeking candidates for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track, Assistant Professor in Environmental Science & Policy, with a specialization in Ecology.
The successful candidate will teach upper-division courses in the natural sciences related to forest ecology, restoration ecology, climatology, fire ecology, and natural resource management. The candidate will also contribute to introductory environmental science including courses in both the physical and natural sciences. The successful candidate may also be able to teach upper-division courses in their field of interest. Proven teaching ability and demonstrable research activity are essential.
Successful candidates will demonstrate a commitment to teaching, student advising, and continued scholarly practice. The candidate should demonstrate competency in environmental sciences broadly with specific interest in forest and restoration ecology, applied climatology, fire ecology, natural resource management, and/or range management. Candidates should show excellent written and verbal communication skills, organizational and management experience, demonstrable applied field research, and capacity for undergraduate research/program advising. Teaching responsibilities may include online courses. Other responsibilities include advising, curriculum development, research, professional affiliations as appropriate, and other responsibilities as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Ecology, Environmental Sciences, Biology, Landscape Ecology, or related discipline at the time of appointment from an accredited institution.
- More than one year of teaching in higher education teaching, advising, and mentoring undergraduate and/or graduate students.
- Preference will be given to candidates with experience teaching and supervising students, including students from diverse backgrounds.
- Demonstrated experience with undergraduate research mentoring
- Ability to teach courses in research methodology and scientific writing
- Scholarly research experience in forest ecology, restoration ecology, applied climatology, fire ecology, and/or riparian ecology
- Ability to work well with a highly interdisciplinary team
We offer excellent comprehensive health and retirement benefits. The start date is September 2022 and the position will be open until filled with priority deadline of October 15, 2021.
Southern Oregon University is a public liberal arts institution of approximately 6,000 undergraduate and 500 graduate students. The surrounding area is known for cultural offerings such as the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, the Ashland International Film Festival, and the Britt Music Festival. The Rogue Valley is also renowned for outdoor activities such as hiking, snowboarding, and fishing. Southern Oregon University is committed to sustainable practices, environmental stewardship, and research that advances our understanding of local, regional, and global environmental issues.
The Environmental Science & Policy program is actively engaging in addressing and serving the needs of the growing diversity of its student body and welcomes applicants from a diversity of backgrounds including historically underrepresented groups in higher education.
HOW TO APPLY
Application Process
For full position, salary and benefits details and to apply online use link: https://jobs.sou.edu/postings/9117
Applications must be received by October 15, 2021 for priority consideration.
Each applicant is required to provide (as attachments to the online application) the following supplemental documents: (1) letter providing some detail of the applicant’s qualifications and interest in the position; (2) current resume/CV; (3) teaching philosophy; and (4) at least three professional references. If you are unable to attach the supplemental materials to the online application please contact Human Resources for assistance. For inquiries and additional information, please contact: Human Resource Services via email at hrs@sou.edu or by phone at (541)552-8553.