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TT environmental studies position at UIllinois-Springfield

Published on 15 February 2013 by ESAC Intern in Job Opportunities

TENURE-TRACK FACULTY POSITION SUSTAINABILITY

The Department of Environmental Studies in the College of Public Affairs and Administration seeks a tenure-track ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, beginning August 16, 2013.

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in an appropriate field sustainability, environmental studies, or a related discipline; evidence of research potential; and ability to perform academic and research advising. The position requires teaching Introduction to Sustainability and electives in area of expertise. Teaching load consists of a combination of on-campus and online courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Send a letter of application, statement of teaching philosophy and research interest, vita, transcripts (unofficial acceptable), and the names and contact information of three references to Search Committee, Department of Environmental Studies, University of Illinois at Springfield, One University Plaza, PAC 309, Springfield, Illinois 62703. Materials may alternatively be emailed to ens@uis.edu

Review of applications will begin 10 March 2013, and continue until the position is filled or the search is terminated.

Read complete position announcement online at uis.edu/ens.

UIS is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer with a strong institutional commitment to recruitment and retention of a diverse and inclusive campus community. Persons with disabilities, women, and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Post-Doctoral Teaching Scholar Position: North Carolina State University

Published on 15 February 2013 by ESAC Intern in Job Opportunities

The Department of Sociology & Anthropology invites applications for a Postdoctoral Teaching Scholar in anthropology. Ability to teach upper division courses in the candidate’s specialty, and some experience in teaching introductory courses in archaeology is preferred. Successful applicants should demonstrate motivation to teach and mentor undergraduate students, and show evidence of an ability to publish research in their substantive specialty. The Postdoctoral Teaching Scholar will be expected to teach two courses each semester and the Scholar will also be expected to pursue their own research agenda. This is a one year position with the possibility of renewal.
Ph.D. in hand is required at time of appointment, and the applicant must have received their Ph.D within three years of the date of appointment.

To apply to the position, please visit the job posting on NC State’s website: http://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/18704

After submitting the application, applicants should submit a letter of application addressing current and future teaching and research interests, along with curriculum vitae and sample teaching evaluations (if applicable) to:

Dr. Tim Wallace, Postdoctoral Teaching Search Committee, Box 8017, Department of Sociology & Anthropology, NC State University, Raleigh, NC 27695, tim_wallace@ncsu.edu.

We will begin reviewing applications on March 31, 2013.

NC State is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Applications from women and members of minority groups are strongly encouraged.

Postdoc job opening at William and Mary

Published on 15 February 2013 by ESAC Intern in Job Opportunities

Humanities Postdoctoral Fellow (Science Writing)

The Environmental Science and Policy (ENSP) Program at the College of William & Mary is pleased to announce a two-year post doctoral position in environmental humanities/arts, “Writing Science: Translating Scientific and Technical Knowledge for Diverse Audiences,” sponsored by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. This unique position offers the successful candidate an opportunity to use her/his skills to showcase cutting-edge research projects and facilitate undergraduate student projects while receiving mentorship in professional academic development.

The successful candidate will have an appropriate terminal degree (Ph.D., M.F.A., or M.S.) in hand by the time of appointment and expertise in both journalistic/technical writing and science. Having teaching expertise/interests at the intersection of environmental science is preferred, but not necessary.

The fellow will be mentored (in writing, research, and teaching) by senior scholars in the ENSP, English, Biology, and Chemistry programs, teach one class per semester, mentor undergraduate research, and contribute to the development of science writing at the College.

Compensation includes yearly salary ($45,000), a research budget, and travel budget. The Fellowship period begins in August 2013 and ends in August 2015.

Application materials, including a letter of application, a current CV/resume, a copy of transcripts, at least three letters of recommendation, and a sample of science writing, should be submitted via the College’s recruitment site, http://jobs.wm.edu

Review will begin February 24th and continue until the position is filled. The College of William and Mary is an EEO/AA employer and conducts background checks on applicants for employment.

If you have questions, email:

Andrew H. Fisher, Director, Environmental Science and Policy Program, ahfis2@wm.edu

Environmental Educator – Lesser Slave Lake Bird Observatory

Published on 08 February 2013 by ESAC Intern in Job Opportunities, Latest News

Organization: Lesser Slave Lake Bird Observatory and Lesser Slave Forest Education Society

Web: http://www.lslbo.org and http://www.lsfes.org
Location: Slave Lake, Alberta

Job Type: Full-Time Wage Position.
Term: One-year Project Position – May 1, 2013 to April 30, 2014.
Wage: Approx. $3750 per month depending on experience and qualifications

Job Description:
We are seeking for a creative environmental educator to deliver a fun, interactive and hands-on FireSmart education program in the Lesser Slave Lake area. Working as member of our education team, the FireSmart Educator will be responsible for the development and delivery of exciting and informative programs for a wide ranging audience. The goal of this special FireSmart education project is to help property owners in the Lesser Slave Lake area to understand the role of fire in the boreal forest and some of the ways that they can make their home safer from wildfires. This one-year position is a partnership between the Lesser Slave Forest Education Society (LSFES) and the Lesser Slave Lake Bird Observatory (LSLBO). Note: On-site rental accommodation is available at the Boreal Centre for Bird Conservation:

Duties include:
• Development and delivery of curriculum based classroom presentations, outdoor fieldtrips and teaching resources for students from Kindergarten — Grade 12 on boreal forest ecology, fire ecology and FireSmart themes.
• Development and delivery of FireSmart interpretive programs and workshops for the public.
• Provide assistance at special community events.
• Assist with delivery of ongoing education program for the two partner organizations as well as programs for the Boreal Centre for Bird Conservation

Required Qualifications:
• Post-secondary Degree/Diploma in Natural Sciences or Education.
• Previous experience developing and delivering outdoor environmental education programming with youth, especially in an outdoor setting.
• Knowledge of boreal forest ecology and in particular fire ecology.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills as well as public presentation skills.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Software
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license. Access to own vehicle will be required.
• Standard First Aid and CPR Certificate
• Criminal Record Check (Including a vulnerable sector check) will be required prior to commencement.

To apply, please send your cover letter and resume to:
Patti Campsall
Executive Director, Lesser Slave Lake Bird Observatory
Box 1076, Slave Lake, AB T0G 2A0
Email: info[at]borealbirdcentre.ca
or Fax: 780-849-8239

Deadline for applications is 4:30 pm MST, March 1, 2013.

Job Posting at Royal Roads University

Published on 08 May 2012 by ESAC Intern in Job Opportunities

This is a new position

Limited Term Faculty Member

School of Environment and Sustainability

Faculty of Social and Applied Sciences

Royal Roads University is seeking applications to fill a two-year limited-term position at Assistant (or Associate) Professor level in the School of Environment and Sustainability, Faculty of Social and Applied Sciences. This appointment has an emphasis on teaching and service.

You will be expected to serve as the Acting Program Head of the Master’s in Environmental Education and Communication program and execute other administrative responsibilities in the program. Teaching opportunities both within the School of Environment and Sustainability as well as within the School of Communication and Culture will be part of this position.

Located on one of Canada’s most beautiful campuses just outside Victoria, British Columbia, Royal Roads is the only public university in Canada focused exclusively on the needs of working professionals. At Royal Roads we are committed to providing an exceptional learning environment for our students. Our innovative programs, anchored with an applied relevance, are delivered through either traditional face-to-face, online or blended learning, a combination of enriched web-based learning and short on-campus residencies.

The School of Environment and Sustainability offers programs at the graduate and undergraduate level, providing the leadership skills and interdisciplinary knowledge that lead to sustainable solutions. Our graduate programs consist of a Masters in Environment and Management (MSc or MA), Master’s in Environmental Practice (MA/MSc), and a Master’s, (MA, and Graduate Diploma and Certificate) in Environmental Education and Communication. At the undergraduate level, the School offers a residential degree completion BSc program in Environmental Science, a distance degree completion BSc program in Environmental Management, a BA/BSc and Certificate in Environmental Practice (online only).

To be considered, candidates will posses:

Doctoral degree completed or near completion, with a minimum of 7-10 years experience

Demonstrated teaching excellence, and an ability to work as a team member within an interdisciplinary outcomes-based curriculum

Strong theoretical and applied skills in an environmental education and environmental communication, demonstrated through current research activities, are essential

Broad theoretical understanding of environmental communication

Knowledge of research, computer literacy and ability to employ adult learning and applied learning principles with mature learners

Experience in distance education teaching

Work experience in the field

Academic administration experience would be helpful

In addition to a collegial learning community, RRU offers a comprehensive compensation package to faculty, with a starting salary and academic rank based on qualifications and experience. This is a two year term position from June 2012 – June 2014.

To apply please forward your cover letter and curriculum vitae (preferably in electronic format) to:

E-mail: rru-career-opportunities@royalroads.ca

Competition #12-039

Human Resources – Career Opportunities

Royal Roads University

2005 Sooke Road

Victoria, B.C. V9B 5Y2

Fax: (250) 391-2570 Tel: (250) 391-2511

The competition will begin on May 4, 2012 and will close on May 18, 2012, however, the competition will remain open until a successful candidate is found.

While Royal Roads University values all applications we receive, only those candidates short-listed for further consideration will be contacted. If you are sending your application via e-mail, please ensure that your electronic file is saved in MS Word, Adobe, or text format.

RRU is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the principle of equity in employment. Preference is given to Canadian citizens and applicants with Landed Immigrant status.

Please note that two of our heritage buildings, including Hatley Castle, have some areas that are not easily accessible to persons who use wheelchairs. Please call 391-2511 for information and assistance if you are dropping off your application in person.

Opportunities in the Green Building Industry

Published on 23 April 2012 by ESAC Intern in Events, Job Opportunities, Resources

Interested in getting involved in the Green Building Industry? Opportunities are plentiful in the developing world of sustainable design and LEED is at its forefront.

LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is simply a green-rating point system, or a scorecard. The more energy efficient and sustainable a building is, the more points it will earn. These points are earned through meeting credit requirements in LEED including integrated design, energy and water efficiency.

Just as Buildings can be LEED certified, people in the sustainable construction industry can become LEED Professionals.LeadingLEED is offering a 2-day crash course for LEED Green Associate Exam Training, the first tier of LEED accreditation.

The cost of the entire course including 12+ hours of in-class training, 4 realistic mock exams and professional study guide is $200 ($150 for students). The actual fee for writing the exam is governed by the GBCI and is $200 (www.gbci.org for more information). The classes are located at the University of Toronto.

Class 1: Saturday MAY 12 10:00AM – 5:00PM – Introduction and In-depth overview of all knowledge required for the LEED GA exam as well as a professional guest lecturer to speak about current LEED projects in the GTA. Study guides and relevant materials will be distributed.

Class 2 – Saturday MAY 26 10:00AM – 4:00PM In-depth Review of 2 completed Practice Tests, followed by an in-class practice test/review and then concluded with an overall wrap-up.

For more information please visit: http://leadingleed.com/2011/07/19/leed-green-associate-ga/ and download the linked LEED Green Associate Handbook.

If you would like to register for the class please sign up at:http://leadingleed.com/products-page/ {Coupon Code: Utoronto (students only), Paypal only}
or E-mail us your statement of intent at info@leadingleed.com.

Environmental Job Posting

Published on 17 April 2012 by ESAC Intern in Job Opportunities

This is a replacement recruitment of an existing position.

Faculty Member - School of Environment and Sustainability - Faculty of Social and Applied Sciences

We are seeking applications for the position of Faculty Member at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in our School of Environment and Sustainability within the faculty of Social and Applied Sciences. In this role you may be required to teach and assist in the delivery of courses in the Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science program, supervise and oversee operations of the laboratory, and undertake research consistent with the mandate of Royal Roads University.

As the successful candidate, you will have demonstrated teaching excellence, an established research track record, and an ability to work as a team member within an interdisciplinary outcomes-based curriculum. Strong theoretical and applied skills in the fields of chemistry, biochemistry, toxicology and related sciences will be considered.

To be well suited for this role you will possess the following qualifications and competencies:

PhD, or be near completion of a PhD, in a related field
Broad theoretical understanding of sustainable development
Biochemistry expertise
Senior lab instructor experience
Teaching experience, including international

The following would also be strong assets in the position:

Familiarity and experience with distance education and teaching
Work experience in the field, including international
Applied research experience
Ability to employ adult learning and applied learning principles with mature learners

Royal Roads University is located in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. With a reputation for innovation, RRU is a leader in online delivery and primarily attracts students who are working professionals.

In addition to a collegial learning community, Royal Roads University offers a comprehensive compensation package, with a starting salary and rank based on qualifications and experience. This is a two year limited term contract.

The competition will begin on April 12, 2012 and the review of materials received will commence on May 24, 2012; however, the competition will remain open until a successful candidate is found.

To apply please forward your cover letter and curriculum vitae (preferably in electronic format) to:

E-mail: rru-career-opportunities@royalroads.ca

Competition #12-018

Or mail to:

Human Resources – Career Opportunities

Royal Roads University

2005 Sooke Road

Victoria, B.C. V9B 5Y2

Fax: (250) 391-2570 Tel: (250) 391-2511

While Royal Roads University values all applications we receive, only those candidates short-listed for further consideration will be contacted. Three letters of reference will be required from those candidates invited to interview for the position.

Royal Roads University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the principle of equity in employment. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority consideration.

If you are sending your application via e-mail, please ensure that your electronic file is saved in MS Word or text format.

Job Posting: University of Toronto

Published on 29 March 2012 by ESAC Intern in Job Opportunities

The Sustainability Office at University of Toronto is looking for a Project Coordinator!

If you have any difficulties access the job, the job ID is 1200207.

Description: With overall responsibility to the Director, Sustainability Office, and working under the supervision of one or both of the Sustainability Coordinators, the incumbent is responsible for providing critical support for energy and resource conservation projects. Duties include ensuring that projects are completed by tracking deadlines and ensuring that funding requirements are met. Acts as the liaison between the Sustainability Office and internal/external partners on order to report on the status of all active projects. Writes standard grant applications and performs related administrative duties. May organize and/or attend events related to sustainability initiatives or as related to partnerships. Assists with the preparation of research/project documents such as proposals, research papers, progress reports and presentation materials. Assists with input and analysis of data. Maintains various records, including activity reports, complex databases, and financial documentation. May participate in projects or lead as required and may document projects and describe office activities on the sustainability office website. May oversee work study students or others participating in office activities.

Job Opportunity: Dean of Environmental Studies, York University

Published on 13 December 2011 by ESAC Intern in Job Opportunities

Applications and nominations are invited for the position of Dean of the Faculty of Environmental Studies at York University. The appointment is for a five-year term, commencing July 1, 2012.

Founded in 1959, York University offers a world-class, modern, interdisciplinary academic experience in Toronto, Canada’s most multicultural city. York is at the centre of innovation, with a thriving community of almost 60,000 faculty, staff and students who challenge the ordinary and deliver the unexpected. The University has 10 faculties, offering over 5,000 courses and degrees at the undergraduate, graduate and doctoral levels. York is Canada’s third-largest university, with over 240,000 alumni, an operating budget of $890 million and over 280 international partnerships. More information is available at www.yorku.ca.

The Faculty of Environmental Studies (FES), established in 1968, redefines the conceptual and theoretical boundaries of environmental studies. FES is committed to social and environmental justice and equity, to collaborative approaches, and to fostering interdisciplinary exploration through the intersection of the humanities, social sciences, arts and natural sciences. The Faculty provides unsurpassed opportunities for teaching, learning, and research on a range of theoretical and applied environmental issues. It offers students the flexibility to pursue their individual learning objectives, as well as opportunities for joint study with other Faculties. FES currently has a full-time faculty complement of approximately 40 and a student population of almost 1300, pursuing undergraduate (BES) and graduate (MES and PhD) programs. The Faculty engages in significant outreach and partnership activities locally and internationally. Additional information about FES is available at www.yorku.ca/fes.

The Dean is the chief academic and administrative officer of the Faculty, and leads the Faculty in its teaching, research and service missions, as well as directing its budget, general administration and future development. She or he is an important member of York’s senior leadership team, contributing to the future directions of the University. The successful candidate will bring a strong record of academic and administrative experience and leadership to this position.

York University is an Affirmative Action Employer. The Affirmative Action Program can be found on York’s website at www.yorku.ca/acadjobs/. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

The search committee will begin reviewing applications in January and will continue until the position is successfully filled. Please respond electronically, in confidence, with a letter of introduction and a curriculum vitae that includes the names of three references (who will not be contacted without the consent of the applicant) to the University’s consultant:

Laverne Smith & Associates Inc.

1 Yonge Street, Suite 1801

Toronto, ON M5E 1W7

York@lavernesmith.com

Post-Doctoral Fellow in Food Studies at Indiana University, Bloomington

Published on 06 December 2011 by ESAC Intern in Job Opportunities

Post-Doctoral Fellow in Food Studies at Indiana University, Bloomington

The Food Studies program and the Institute for Advanced Study at Indiana University are pleased to announce a one-year Postdoctoral Fellowship in Food Studies sponsored by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation through their Sawyer Seminar program. One Fellow will be selected on the basis of accomplishment, promise of excellence, and relevance of their research and interests to the 2012-13 seminar theme: Food Choice, Freedom, and Politics. (See our website below for more information on the seminar theme and plans.)
The postdoctoral fellow will assist the seminar organizers in planning, and will then participate in, a year-long seminar on food choice, decisions, and diet, which will involve scholars from a wide variety of disciplines. The seminar is aimed at provoking new thinking about how “choice” is conceptualized in different scholarly traditions and how these different perspectives can promote understanding about food behavior. The fields will include economics and psychology where the focus is the individual, cultural anthropology, and sociology, which embed choice in cultural, social, and ethnic collectivities, and biological anthropology and evolutionary psychology, which seek an underlying adaptive basis for food preferences. The postdoctoral fellow will also assist in planning two conferences associated with the seminar, one on emerging models for interdisciplinary food studies, and the other on translating food choice research into public policy. Both will include experts in food studies from around the world. The fellow will also have time to pursue his or her own research and writing projects, and should describe these research goals and how they connect with the rich community of food scholars at IU in the letter of application.

Fellowship begins 1 July 2012.
Eligibility: Ph.D. between 1 July 2007 and 30 May 2012.
Compensation: $46,000 plus full benefits
Application Deadline: January 31, 2012

To apply, please email the following items to Ivona Hedin, Academic Specialist, Institute for Advanced Study (ihedin@indiana.edu):
1. 2-3 page letter of application explaining the link(s) between your research and the 2012-2013 theme, outlining the research to be undertaken during the fellowship
2. full curriculum vitae
3. names and email addresses of three referees.
4. graduate school transcript

If you prefer, you may mail the above items to the Institute for Advanced Study, Poplars 335, 400 East Seventh Street, Bloomington, IN 47405, Attn: Food Studies Postdoc Search.
For more information, contact seminar organizers:
Richard Wilk, 812-855-3901, wilkr@indiana.edu
Peter Todd, 812-855-3914, pmtodd@indiana.edu
Website: http://www.indiana.edu/~foodsci/

Indiana University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women and Minorities are Strongly Encouraged to Apply.

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