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 * __ Sample Job Posting - Primarily Undergraduate Institution __ **

** Tenure-Track Faculty (Category I - Water Resources) ** ** Teaching University **
 * Employee Category ** Faculty


 * Position Summary ** The Department of Environmental Engineering Science at Teaching University is seeking applicants for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor rank to begin teaching August 2017. Applications are welcomed from candidates with expertise in the following areas:

An environmental engineer or scientist (or related field) who can teach courses related to water. Areas of interest could include, but are not limited to hydrology, fluvial geomorphology, aquatic chemistry, wastewater, water quality, storm water management, urban drainage, wetlands, interaction of environmental processes related to water, flood management, water conservation, or landscape-scale dynamics related to water. Familiarity with western water issues, water sustainability and water law and the ability to teach courses in multiple environmental engineering and science disciplines is preferred.


 * Duties/Responsibilities ** We are seeking a person with a commitment to excellence in teaching at a predominately undergraduate institution. Teaching responsibilities will include upper and lower division courses in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Geography or other areas based on interdisciplinary department needs. Teaching consists of 12 credits per semester (typically 3-4 courses per semester). In addition, the ideal candidate will be expected to re-design or create new courses, contribute to curriculum development, integrate scholarly activities and knowledge into teaching, use current technology, such as GIS, to facilitate student learning, evaluate assessment results to improve their courses and respective programs, and effectively advise students. Participation in field experiences, the General Studies program, and mentoring undergraduate research projects is expected. Enthusiasm for interdisciplinary research and new collaborations will be an asset. The successful candidate will have exhibited the ability to develop and maintain a publication record and present their scholarly work at professional conferences or workshops. It is expected that the candidate will be able to participate in service activities that are substantial and meaningful.

Teaching University is particularly interested in applicants who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for under-represented groups. Teaching University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women and minorities to apply. Required application materials include a cover letter that contains a concise personal statement addressing which courses the candidate would teach, the candidate’s vision and plans for research, and a reflection on how the candidate would integrate within the department. Additional required materials include a CV, a statement of teaching philosophy, and evidence of teaching excellence including a sample syllabus and lesson, activity, project or problem set.

Doctorate in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science,or a related field Willing to teach 12 credit hours per semester Previous teaching experience at an institution of higher education (includes teaching experience as a graduate assistant)
 * Required Qualifications **

Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds Expertise in western US topics Ability to teach General Studies courses Willing to teach courses in the First Year Success Program Experience as the instructor of record for a college course Knowledge of curriculum development Familiarity evaluating assessment results to improve courses and/or programs Proficient advising students Experience conducting research with undergraduate students Familiar with GIS techniques/technology Established a record of publishing Ability to present research at conferences Willing to perform service activities
 * Preferred Qualifications **