Assistant Professor of Environmental Science

The Department of Earth, Environmental, and Geographical Sciences (EEGS) at Northern Michigan

University (NMU) invites applications for a tenure-earning Assistant Professor of Environmental

Science to begin in August 2018. We seek an interdisciplinary environmental scientist who will

contribute to existing strengths in environmental teaching and research in EEGS. We welcome

applicants with professional experiences suited to teaching interdisciplinary courses.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a record of effective teaching with a research agenda

focused on applied environmental science. Examples of expertise we seek include, but are not limited

to, natural resource management, environmental remediation, or environmental hazards. An applied

environmental scientist with teaching and research that bridges natural and social science disciplines

and incorporates quantitative analysis to address contemporary sustainability challenges is desirable.

Required minimum qualifications: Ph.D. (granted by August 2018) in Environmental Science,

Geography, or a closely related field with effective university teaching experience, an active scholarly

agenda, and a publication record focused on applied environmental science.

Knowledge, skills and abilities required: We seek a candidate with a record of effective university

teaching experience and an active research agenda in applied environmental science disciplines such as

natural resource management, environmental hazards, or environmental remediation. The successful

candidate will be able to teach interdisciplinary courses such as Introduction to Environmental Science,

Introduction to Geographic Research, Environmental Impact Assessment, or an intermediate-level

environmental science course related to the candidate’s area of expertise that complements our

department’s curriculum.

Additional desirable qualifications: Demonstrated strong commitment and ability to provide

excellent undergraduate instruction and advising. Ability to secure interdisciplinary grants. Desire to

work collaboratively to study human–environment interactions and to address contemporary

sustainability challenges. Experience integrating quantitative analysis and Geographic Information

Systems into environmental science research. For a complete listing of the requirements, knowledge,

skills, and abilities for this position, please visit https://EmployMe.nmu.edu.

The review of applicants will begin November 3, 2017. Applications received after that date will not

be considered. All applicants must include a cover letter detailing evidence of teaching effectiveness,

professional accomplishments, and scholarship; a curriculum vitae; unofficial transcripts; and contact

information (including names, addresses, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers) for three

references. Apply for this position at https://EmployMe.nmu.edu.

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NMU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer of protected veterans and individuals with

disabilities, and is strongly committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty.