Assistant Professor, Environmental Sciences, Morton Gneiss Professorship
Company: University of Minnesota
Location: Morris
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Apply for JobJob ID351742
LocationMorris
Job FamilyAcademic
Full/Part TimeFull-Time
Regular/TemporaryRegular
Job Code9403
Employee ClassInstr Fac/TC and Coord Cmp
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The University of Minnesota Morris invites applications for our
newly-endowed Morton Gneiss Professorship in the Environmental
Sciences. We seek an accomplished and highly motivated
teacher-scholar who brings exceptional teaching, research and
mentoring skills, and a passion for the liberal arts, to provide
leadership in making UMN Morris a campus with an exemplary
Environmental Sciences program. This three-year, renewable
position, is a full-time 9-month position, with the possibility of
two months summer appointment contingent upon mentoring
undergraduate research students. Appointment at the assistant,
associate, or full professor level will be based upon the
experience of the successful candidate. Therefore, applications are
encouraged from candidates at any stage of their career. We invite
applications from scholars of applied environmental science who
focus on any of the wide variety of complex problems that affect
environmental sustainability. Beyond evidence of teaching and
scholarly excellence, candidates should demonstrate a commitment to
programmatic and curricular development and undergraduate student
mentoring. The successful candidate will be expected to teach three
courses in the environmental sciences program annually and conduct
research that includes participation of undergraduate students. The
successful candidate will provide leadership in curricular
development in environmental science, and contribute regularly to
campus-wide collaborations and community partnerships related to
environmental stewardship and sustainability. The University of
Minnesota is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Black, Indigenous,
people of color, LGBTQIA2S+, women, and members of historically
underrepresented communities are highly encouraged to apply.Job
duties
-Focus on any of the wide variety of complex problems that affect
environmental sustainability.
-Provide programmatic and curricular development and undergraduate
student mentoring.
-Teach three courses in the environmental sciences program
annually
-Conduct research that includes participation of undergraduate
students
-Provide leadership in curricular development in environmental
science.
-Contribute regularly to campus-wide collaborations and community
partnerships related to environmental stewardship and
sustainability.
Qualifications
Essential knowledge, skills, and abilities
Teaching: A Ph.D. (or its equivalent) in environmental science or a
closely related field is required. Experience and excellence in
undergraduate teaching is required (graduate TA experience is
acceptable). Preference will be given to applicants who can develop
and teach lower- and upper-level courses in their area of
expertise, and whose area of specialization complements those of
the existing faculty,
Research: A successful track record of scholarly work is required.
Preference will be given to candidates with the potential to
initiate and sustain a viable research program involving
undergraduates and who have experience seeking extramural
funding.
Service/Outreach: Preference will be given to candidates with
demonstrated interest and experience in service, outreach, and
community engagement.
Liberal Arts Mission: Preference will be given to candidates who
demonstrate an understanding of the liberal arts mission, a
commitment to inclusive education, and the ability to collaborate
across disciplines at the UMN Morris.
Benefits
Working at the UniversityAt the University of Minnesota, you'll
find a flexible work environment and supportive colleagues who are
interested in lifelong learning. We prioritize work-life balance,
allowing you to invest in the future of your career and in your
life outside of work.The University also offers a comprehensive
benefits package that includes:
How To Apply
Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this
position, please click the Apply button and follow the
instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online
application for the position and attach a cover letter and
resume.Additional documents may be attached after application by
accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents
in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.
Applications should include: a cover letter, curriculum vitae,
teaching and research statements, and contact information for three
professional references. These documents should discuss teaching
interests and abilities, as well as the applicant's vision for
curricular development in the environmental sciences. Applicants
should also include a research plan that would involve
undergraduate students, document a history of successful
undergraduate student mentorship, and provide evidence of
commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Finally, they
should consider the roles that interdisciplinarity, service and
outreach would play in the candidate's contributions to the
University. This position will remain open until filled.To request
an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail
employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-UOHR (8647).
Diversity
The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity
and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its
employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is
committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying
identities and backgrounds.The University of Minnesota provides
equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and
employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national
origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance
status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or
gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U:
http://diversity.umn.edu.
Employment Requirements
Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful
completion of a background check. Our presumption is that
prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal
convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from
employment.
Please note: All employees at the University of Minnesota are
required to comply with the University's Administrative Policy:
COVID-19 Vaccination and Safety Protocol by either providing proof
of being fully vaccinated on their first day of employment, or
complete a request for an exemption for medical exemption or
religious reasons. To learn more please visit:
https://safe-campus.umn.edu/return-campus/get-the-vax
About the U of M
The University of Minnesota Morris (UMN Morris)The University of
Minnesota Morris (UMN Morris) makes its home on a 121-year-old
campus on the western edge of the state and is one of the top
public liberal arts colleges in the nation. The small, close-knit
campus emphasizes faculty/student collaboration in research, study
abroad, and service learning. Deeply rooted in the tall grass
prairies of Minnesota, the campus also has advanced sustainable,
environmentally friendly initiatives that have grown to levels of
national leadership and touch nearly all aspects of campus life. A
distinctive undergraduate campus within the University of Minnesota
system, the University of Minnesota Morris combines a
student-centered residential liberal arts education with access to
the resources and opportunities of one of the nation's largest
universities. A founding member of the Council of Public Liberal
Arts Colleges (COPLAC), UMN Morris provides students with a
rigorous academic experience, preparing them to be global citizens
who value and pursue intellectual growth, civic engagement,
intercultural competence, and environmental stewardship. The
student body numbers nearly 1500 with a student/faculty ratio of
11:1. UMN Morris serves one of the most diverse student bodies in
Minnesota. More than forty percent of UMN Morris students are
Native American, persons of color, or of international origin. UMN
Morris is the only federally recognized Native American-Serving Non
Tribal Institution in the Upper Midwest.UMN Morris is highly ranked
by national publications - U.S. News & World Report as a top-ten
public liberal arts college; Forbes as one of the best colleges and
universities in the nation; and Fiske Guide to Colleges includes
Morris campus in its list of "the best" and "most interesting"
schools in the U.S., Canada, and the United Kingdom. Morris
students are taught by a faculty with the highest per capita
representation in the University of Minnesota's Academy of
Distinguished Teaching and students consistently win national
awards, as demonstrated by UMN Morris's status among the top
baccalaureate institutions producing student Fulbright awards. The
campus is also a national leader in sustainability, evidenced by
receipt of the inaugural Excellence in Sustainability award from
the National Association of College and University Business
Officers and an AASHE STARS Gold rating.
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