Faculty Position
Assistant professor
Human Dimensions of Natural Resources
Warner College of Natural Resources
Colorado State University
Position Summary: This position is a new resident instruction, on-campus faculty member to support the department’s instructional delivery and scholarly research. Workload will be distributed as 50% teaching/advising, 40% research and 10% service/outreach.
The position will be filled by an individual who can contribute to understanding about increasing the adaptive capacity of society to the growing alterations in the world’s ecosystems. This can include understanding of how society has evolved in adaptation to the environment, what psychological forces dictate human behavior, what is the role of groups and organizations in effecting change, equity and inclusion of multiple perspectives, and how social innovation can contribute to social-ecological resilience.
The candidate should demonstrate excellence in qualitative, quantitative, or mixed methods. The successful candidate is anticipated to teach 3-4 classes annually and participate in department efforts to periodically evaluate and re-design curriculum in the undergraduate major in Human Dimensions of Natural Resources. Note: spousal / partner hires will not be considered for this position.
Required job qualifications:
An earned Ph.D. in a social science field by position start date of August 16, 2017, related to the description above, with demonstrated application of their discipline to natural resources
Commitment to teaching excellence and positive student engagement in the department’s undergraduate and/or graduate teaching program
Demonstrated potential to sustain an excellent publication record
Demonstrated potential to develop and sustain an external research funding program
Demonstrate commitment to advancing diversity and inclusion within their respective discipline
Experience engaging with conservation practitioners and agency partners
Preferred job qualifications:
1) Previous experience teaching and/or mentoring students
2) Track record of publishing in peer-reviewed publication
3) Track record of participating in development of external funding proposals
4) Potential to establish partnerships with domestic conservation initiatives and/or land management
agencies and organizations
To apply: Submit a 1) cover letter that includes a description of the applicant’s vision for how he/she can successful integrate and enhance the Human Dimensions of Natural Resources department, 2) a statement of teaching philosophy and research interests, 3) a curriculum vita, and 4) a list of names, emails and phone numbers for four references through the following link: http://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/39589 by January 31, 2017. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.
For more information, contact Brett Bruyere, PhD (search chair) at brett.bruyere@colostate.edu.
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