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Job Status :   Full Time, Employee
Company :   Illinois Wesleyan University
URL :   http://www.iwu.edu
Posting Date :   August 25
Closing Date :   December 1
5:00 PM Eastern
Career Level :   Entry Level (Recent Grad)
Relevant Experience :   0 Year(s)
Number of Positions :   1
Location :   Bloomington, Illinois
Minimum Education Level :   University-Doctoral degree
Category :   Academia and Education
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Illinois Wesleyan University

Environmental Studies Tenure Line, Open Rank

Illinois Wesleyan University invites applications for an open rank, tenure-line position in Environmental Studies, to begin August 1, 2015.  We seek candidates with a Ph.D. in either a physical science or environmental geography who are eager to assist in building our rapidly growing undergraduate environmental studies program (https://www.iwu.edu/environ/). A strong commitment to liberal arts education, civic engagement, and undergraduate research is essential. 

The successful candidate will teach 6 courses annually, including Introduction to Earth Systems Science with a field-based lab, the Environmental Studies senior seminar on a rotating basis, and courses in his/her areas of expertise.  The ability to teach GIS is highly desirable. 

Applicants should submit: 1) a letter of application explaining interdisciplinary range, experience and vision for your contributions to our Environmental Studies program, 2) CV, 3) a teaching statement that includes teaching philosophy, courses previously taught, proposed courses, and evidence of teaching effectiveness, 4) a statement of research interests, including how undergraduates will be involved, 5) undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and 6) three letters of recommendation.  Submit all application materials electronically to:  http://apply.interfolio.com/25706. Questions may be directed to R. Given Harper, Environmental Studies Program director and search chair, at gharper@iwu.edu or 309-556-3056. Review of applications will begin October 15, 2014 and continue until the position is filled. 

Illinois Wesleyan University is a highly selective, private undergraduate liberal arts university of approximately 1900 students that emphasizes quality teaching and student-faculty research collaboration.   We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse work force.