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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>Dear ES-JOBS folks,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>The University of Vermont’s Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources is hiring a new Director for our Environmental Program. I’ve just joined the School and Program, and am impressed with the depth, breadth, and diversity of scholarship here. I’m loving it! Please spread the announcement below (and attached) far and wide.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#70AD47'>Rachelle Gould | Assistant Professor | Sustainability and Global Equity<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#70AD47'>Rubenstein School of Natural Resources | University of Vermont<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#70AD47'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><span style='color:black'>Director of the Environmental Program, University of Vermont – Associate / Full Professor </span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='color:black'>The University of Vermont’s Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources invites<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='color:black'>applications from outstanding candidates for the position of <b>Director of the Environmental<o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><span style='color:black'>Program. </span></b><span style='color:black'>The position carries<b> </b>the rank of Professor or Associate Professor. We seek a<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='color:black'>recognized scholar to provide vision and leadership that will enhance the Environmental<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='color:black'>Program’s excellence; the Director will also continue to pursue scholarly activities of the highest<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='color:black'>quality in his/her field of study. We offer the prospect of joining UVM’s vibrant campus-wide<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='color:black'>community of environmental scholars, as well as opportunities to contribute to the University’s<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='color:black'>renowned focus on environmental issues and research. Scholars with a terminal degree in the<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='color:black'>ecological sciences, in natural / physical sciences, in social sciences, arts and humanities, or in<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='color:black'>interdisciplinary environmental studies, and demonstrated leadership experience, are welcome to<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='color:black'>apply.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='color:black'>Founded in 1972, UVM’s Environmental Program (</span><span style='color:#0563C1'>http://www.uvm.edu/envprog/</span><span style='color:black'>) is among the<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='color:black'>oldest environmental studies curricula in the country, and is one of the most prominent majors on<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='color:black'>campus. The Program’s Director oversees an undergraduate Environmental Studies major and<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='color:black'>minor, about 500 students in all, housed within three campus units: the College of Agriculture<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='color:black'>and Life Sciences, the College of Arts and Sciences, and the Rubenstein School of Environment<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='color:black'>and Natural Resources. The Environmental Program is known for its emphasis on sustainability<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='color:black'>education, global environmental equity, and social and environmental justice, and it supports<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='color:black'>high impact educational practices through independent student research, experiential learning,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='color:black'>and community engagement. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='color:black'>A candidate for the position of Director of the Environmental Program is expected to have a<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='color:black'>strong record of achievement in scholarly research and publication. The candidate should also<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='color:black'>have demonstrated leadership and administrative experience working across disciplines and<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='color:black'>perspectives, a background that includes teaching and advising at the university level, and strong<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='color:black'>communication and collaboration skills. As the leader of the Environmental Program, the<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='color:black'>Director will articulate a vision for transformative undergraduate learning, inaugurate innovative<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='color:black'>practices of sustainability education and collaborative learning, and sustain and strengthen<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='color:black'>connections with other environmentally-oriented programs at UVM. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='color:black'>As administrator, the Director will be responsible for faculty mentoring, curriculum and program<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='color:black'>planning, budgeting, and related activities. This is a 9-month tenured faculty position in the<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='color:black'>Rubenstein School, and reports to its Dean. The Director will devote approximately half time to<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='color:black'>program leadership, and half to research and teaching. The current leadership model includes an<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='color:black'>interim Associate Director who is a member of the Environmental Program faculty, and who<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='color:black'>assists the Director with day-to-day administrative responsibilities. Two additional staff support<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='color:black'>student services within the program.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='color:black'>The mission of the Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='color:black'>(</span><span style='color:#0563C1'>http://www.uvm.edu/rsenr/) </span><span style='color:black'>is to understand, nurture, and enrich interdependence between<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='color:black'>people and healthy ecological systems. The School’s tenure track, research, and teaching faculty<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='color:black'>includes social and natural scientists, arts and humanities scholars, and planners and designers<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='color:black'>who engage an array of environmental problems and challenges. With about 600 undergraduate<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='color:black'>students and 100 graduate students, the Rubenstein School offers six undergraduate majors and<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='color:black'>programs leading to M.S. and Ph.D. degrees. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='color:black'>The University of Vermont is located in Burlington, and is situated between the Green and<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='color:black'>Adirondack Mountains, on the shores of Lake Champlain. Founded in 1791, UVM is a public<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='color:black'>land-grant institution. It is ranked tenth best Green College in the country by <i>The Princeton<o:p></o:p></i></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><i><span style='color:black'>Review</span></i><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><span style='color:black'>and one of the top public universities in the country by <i>US News and World Report</i>. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='color:black'>Burlington is consistently rated as one of the most desirable U.S. cities in which to live. The area<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='color:black'>is rich in cultural and recreational activities. The University of Vermont is an equal opportunity<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='color:black'>employer; we strongly encourage applications from candidates who can contribute to the<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='color:black'>diversity and excellence of our academic community. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='color:black'>Applications should be filed electronically at </span><span style='color:#0563C1'>www.uvmjobs.com</span><span style='color:black'> under position number 005878.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='color:black'>Applicants should submit a letter of interest, Curriculum Vitæ, and the names and contact<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='color:black'>information for three to five referees who will provide letters of reference upon request.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='color:black'>Applicants should also submit a statement (one page maximum) that responds to two questions: <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='color:black'>In our changing world, what are the key opportunities and challenges facing undergraduate<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='color:black'>environmental studies programs today? What will define UVM’s Program to be among the<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='color:black'>foremost environmental studies programs in the future?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='color:black'>Review of applications will begin on February 1, 2016, and will continue until the position is<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='color:black'>filled. We anticipate a start date of July 1, 2016. Inquiries should be directed to Prof. Patricia A.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='color:black'>Stokowski, Chair, Environmental Program Director Search Committee (802-656-3093;<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='color:#0563C1'>Patricia.Stokowski@uvm.edu</span><span style='color:black'>).<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='color:black'>The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Applications<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='color:black'>from women, veterans, individuals with disabilities and people from diverse racial, ethnic, and<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='color:black'>cultural backgrounds are encouraged. Applicants are requested to include in their cover letter<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='color:black'>information about how they will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='color:black'>community.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></body></html>