TYPE: Full-time
SALARY: DOE
CLOSE DATE: Open until filled
BACKGROUND
The Northern Great Plains Center for People and the Environment at the University of North Dakota invites applications for multiple faculty openings in its Department of Earth System Science and Policy. Successful candidates will be expected to work across disciplinary boundaries in a collegial environment. The Center's vision is to provide benefits to society leading to a prosperous and sustainable future. Accordingly faculty who have skills for engaging the general public are welcome.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The general area of expertise sought is the Nature-Human interface. Successful candidates will help unify social aspects of sustainability, such as economic security, ecological integrity, and societal justice and equity. Specializations can be in an appropriate social science, economics, environmental policy and management, law, cultural influences on environmental issues, communications, public health, or related field.
QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates must have a PhD or equivalent terminal degree, thrive in an interdisciplinary environment, and be capable of planning and executing collaborative projects. Positions are fulltime, 12-month, non-tenure track. A successful history of external funding is a strong advantage. Responsibilities include serving the public and the academic community, undertaking significant scholarly activity, teaching at the graduate level, and advising and supervising students.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, send a cover letter describing potential contributions, CV, statement of past and future research, statement of teaching interests and philosophy, history of external support, and three reference letters to:
Dr. Karen Katrinak, Administrative Aide
Northern Great Plains Center for People and the Environment
University of North Dakota
Clifford Hall Room 300
4149 University Avenue Stop 9011
Grand Forks, ND 58202-9011
katrinak@umac.org
Tel. (701) 777-2482
Fax (701) 777-2940
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until suitable candidates are found. The University of North Dakota is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
