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Doctorate in Environmental Science, Biology, Geology, Natural Resource Management or a closely related field. Doctoral candidates who are near completion will be considered. Must have a strong commitment to undergraduate education and possess excellent communication skills; be technically current; be an enthusiastic team player who is willing to work in a multidisciplinary program; and have demonstrated skills in leadership. Candidates must already be authorized to work in the U.S. Preferred Preference will be given to a candidate with interest or background in water science, hydrology or hydrogeology. Primary Responsibilities Appointment Date: January 2024
Tenure-track, 9 month appointment with summer teaching available.
This will be a 50% teaching/course development, 25% research within the Rio Grande Research Center, and 25% Program Coordinator for the new Master in Environmental Science. The Program Coordinator will coordinate and oversee the development of a new online Masters in Environmental Science with concentration in Biology, Geology, and Natural Resource Conservation. This program will be an online program which will offer an accelerated 30-credit hour degree broken into 8-week terms. The development will include developing additional courses, working with faculty to modify existing courses to the new format and working with the Department Chair to develop a course rotation. The teaching appointment will include teaching 6 sch per semester of undergraduate and graduate courses within the Department of Natural Sciences In the candidate’s area of expertise. The research appointment will include the development of a water related research program within the Rio Grande Research Center. Additional responsibilities include participation in and helping conduct departmental sponsored events; participation in faculty governance and service activities at the departmental, college and university levels; and engagement in scholarly activity. Such activities are broadly defined and may include the scholarship of teaching, research, or similar activities.
Responsible for personal safety and the safety of others; must exercise due caution and practice safe work habits at all times.
Position is Security Sensitive.