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Professor of Climate Science</span></b><span style="font-size:11pt;color:black;background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%"> </span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman""><span style="font-size:11pt;color:black">Brandeis
University seeks to hire a teaching faculty member in Climate Science to join
the Environmental Studies Program in Fall 2020. Requirements for the position
include a Ph.D. in climate science or allied fields in the natural sciences,
completed by the time of appointment, and a strong commitment to teaching and
mentoring students at the undergraduate level. All candidates with expertise in
any branch of climate science will be considered with preference for (but not
limited to): atmospheric science, hydrology, geology, or oceanography. We seek
a candidate whose scientific expertise qualifies them to teach courses
complementing science courses in ecology, evolution, chemistry, sustainability,
and citizen science currently taught at Brandeis.<span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman""><span style="font-size:11pt;color:black">The Brandeis
Environmental Studies Program offers an undergraduate major and minor. We take
an interdisciplinary approach to examining environmental issues through
coursework in the natural and social sciences, including economics, policy,
history, ecology and the physical sciences. Our innovative learning programs
take students into the field and the community with a focus on experiential learning.<span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman""><span style="font-size:11pt;color:black">This is a
full-time appointment outside the tenure structure. It carries a 5-course
teaching load per year (spread over 2 semesters) with an initial appointment of
up to three years as an Assistant Professor. Teaching responsibilities will
include the following courses: a multidisciplinary introduction to climate
change and its consequences, an overview of climate science, deep-earth
history, and two additional upper-level electives. The candidate will take an
active role in advising undergraduate majors and minors in Environmental
Studies, advise senior theses and independent projects as appropriate, and take
an active role in Environmental Studies curriculum and program development.
Candidates with evidence of successful teaching of diverse populations of
undergraduates are especially encouraged to apply.<span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman""><span style="font-size:11pt;color:black;background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%">Applications,
which should be submitted through AcademicJobsOnline at </span><a href="https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/15131" style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:rgb(0,95,111)">https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/15131</span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;color:black;background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%">, should </span><span style="font-size:11pt;color:black">include the following: cover letter, CV,
statements of teaching philosophy and scholarly interests, syllabi of two
courses (previously taught or in the planning) suitable for undergraduate
students, a sample of scholarly writing and the names of three references, at
least one of whom has knowledge of the candidate’s teaching abilities. First
consideration will be given to applications received by December 1, 2019 and
review will continue until the position is filled.<span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman""><span style="font-size:11pt;color:black">At Brandeis, we
believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential components of
academic excellence. Brandeis University is an affirmative action, equal
opportunity employer that is committed to creating equitable access and
opportunities for applicants to all employment positions. Because diversity,
equity, and inclusion are at the core of Brandeis’ history and mission, we
value and are seeking candidates that represent a variety of social identities,
including those that have been underrepresented in higher education, who
possess skills that spark innovation, and who, through their scholarly
pursuits, teaching, and/or service experiences, bring expertise in building,
engaging and sustaining a pluralistic, just, and inclusive campus community.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman""><br><span style="font-size:11pt;color:black"><span></span></span></p>
</div><div><div dir="ltr" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div><div><div><span style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif">Anabela Afonso<br></span></div><span style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif">Program Administrator<br></span></div><span style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif">Legal Studies and Environmental Studies<br></span></div><span style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif">Email: <a href="mailto:aafonso@brandeis.edu" target="_blank">aafonso@brandeis.edu</a><br></span></div><font face="verdana,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif">Telephone: 781-736-3025</span><br></font></div></div></div></div>