Lecturer in Sustainable Development
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC
See official listing at: http://hrs.appstate.edu/employment/epa-jobs/1311
POSITION & QUALIFICATIONS The Goodnight Family Sustainable Development Department at Appalachian State University invites applications for a one-year lecturer position with possibility of renewal, beginning August 2016. Applicants should be trained in fields related to sustainable development, with research and teaching expertise in environment and development. The particular area of specialization is open, but preferences include natural resource management and conservation and development. Candidates must have a PhD or other appropriate terminal degree by the beginning of the appointment or plans to complete the terminal degree by August 2017. Candidates with professional experience in environmental and development practice are especially encouraged to apply.
The successful candidate will have the ability to teach introductory courses in sustainable development as well as upper-level seminars related to their area of expertise. Applicants should have a demonstrated commitment to teaching and a strong desire to contribute to a vibrant, growing department through student advising, curriculum development, and other service activities. The department is committed to building a culturally diverse educational environment.
THE DEPARTMENT The Goodnight Family Sustainable Development Department is a critical development studies program that integrates theory and practice from across the humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences. We have more than 300 undergraduate majors who concentrate in one of four degree programs in community, regional, and global development; agroecology and sustainable agriculture; environmental studies; or an individually-designed program. The Department’s mission is to prepare students to engage in the social, economic, and environmental transformations necessary to create thriving, equitable, and sustainable communities within an ecologically healthy world. Our faculty have a strong dedication to sustainability, including expertise in sustainable agriculture, critical development studies, environmental studies, and the humanities. Our graduates are prepared to work in leadership positions and fulfill the University’s commitment to building a just and sustainable future. Additional information about the Department is available at www.sd.appstate.edu.
THE UNIVERSITY Located in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, Appalachian State University offers a challenging academic environment, energetic campus life, and breathtaking location. Appalachian enrolls about 18,000 students and offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors. Small classes and close interactions between faculty and students create a strong sense of community, which has become an Appalachian hallmark. The University’s mission is to “prepare students to lead purposeful lives as engaged global citizens who understand their responsibilities in creating a sustainable future for all.” Appalachian State is one of 16 universities in the University of North Carolina system.
How to apply:
APPLICATION Applications should include the following: 1) a letter of interest that includes discussion of relevant scholarly research and teaching philosophy; 2) a curriculum vitae, including contact information for at least three references; and 3) a 500-word maximum statement articulating your approach to sustainable development, including a discussion of how your work will complement the department’s existing emphases on environmental studies, sustainable agriculture, and critical development studies. Review of applications will begin on March 7, 2016, and continue until the position is filled. Questions may be addressed to the search committee chair, Dr. Brian Burke, at . All application materials should be compiled in a single PDF and e-mailed to Sandy Wilson with the subject line: “Application for SD Instructor Position.”
Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation. Individuals with disabilities desiring accommodations in the application process should contact Dr. Brian Burke, search committee chair, at . Proper documentation of identity and employability will be required before the hiring process can be finalized. Any offer of employment to a successful candidate will be conditional upon the University’s receipt of a satisfactory criminal background report.
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