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Inside Higher Ed · 11 hours ago

Environmental Science and Biology, Tenure-Track Faculty

Harrisonburg, VA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Eastern Mennonite University is a private, faith-based liberal arts university located in Harrisonburg, Virginia. They are inviting applications for a tenure-track or non-tenure-track assistant professor in Environmental Science and Biology, focusing on teaching undergraduate courses and developing a scholarly research agenda.

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Responsibilities

Teaching load may include undergraduate courses in environmental science, ecology, organismal biology, GIS, environmental policy and ethics, and the potential for electives within the candidate’s area of expertise. Typical load is 3-4 courses per semester (9-month contract, 24SH per year)

A tenure-track position requires the development of an ongoing, scholarly research agenda that can involve undergraduate students

Department and university service is expected in the form of advising and mentoring a diverse student body into a variety of science careers, with an emphasis on environmental science and environmental biology-focused majors

Provide faculty service to EMU at the departmental and university levels

Department and university service is expected in the form of advising and mentoring students and participation on university committees

Qualification

Ph.D. in Environmental SciencePh.D. in BiologyCollege-level teaching experiencePost-doctoral experienceResearch agenda developmentDiversityInclusion commitmentMentorship

Required

Ph.D. in Environmental Science, Biology, or related field

ABD candidates will be considered at the rank of instructor

Applicants must have a strong commitment to serving and working within a community of diverse learners

Preferred

College-level teaching and/or post-doctoral experience preferred

A track record of active, inclusive, student-centered teaching is preferred

Company

Inside Higher Ed

Inside Higher Ed is the online source for news, opinion, and jobs related to higher education.

Founded in 2004

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

51-200 employees

https://www.insidehighered.com/

Funding

Current Stage

Growth Stage

Total Funding

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2022-01-10Acquired

2006-08-31Series Unknown

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Stephanie Shweiki

Director, Foundation Partnerships

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