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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:#F0F0F0;font-weight:normal">Asant Professor - 37232sist, A&S Earth and Environmental Sciences</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></h2>
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<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) invites applications for
a tenure-track assistant professor in environmental sustainability and policy to begin August 2020. We seek candidates with interdisciplinary training and expertise in research areas that utilize data analytics in coupled human and natural systems. The successful
candidate will 1) establish a productive, extramurally-funded research program; 2) be committed to teaching excellence and student success using innovative teaching approaches and pedagogies, and mentoring undergraduate and graduate research; and 3) develop
collaboration on urban and socio-ecological initiatives. Teaching responsibilities include existing courses in the undergraduate and graduate programs in addition to developing elective courses within their area of specialization.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">UMKC, one of four of the University of Missouri campuses, is a doctoral research-intensive public university offering traditional
and interdisciplinary programs serving approximately 16,000 students. The University has an institution-wide commitment to diversity and multiculturalism. The Department offers BS in Earth and Environmental Sciences, BA in Environmental Studies, a minor in
Environmental Sustainability, an MS in Environmental and Urban Geosciences, and participates in the Interdisciplinary Ph.D. program.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Kansas City is a national leader in municipal sustainability and has a vibrant cultural environment with renowned institutions
such as: the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, the Stowers Institute for Medical Research, the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, and the American Jazz Museum.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span class="ps-text"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Minimum Qualifications</span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></h2>
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<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">A Ph.D. in sustainability science or closely related field is required at the time of appointment. Candidates who increase
the diversity of the faculty are particularly encouraged to apply.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Applications should be submitted online and include application letter, CV, copy of graduate transcripts, and statement of research and teaching philosophy. Additionally, names and contact
information for at least three professional references. The review of applications will start on Jan. 15, 2020. Questions regarding the position may be directed to Dr. Caroline Davies, Search Committee Chair, Department Earth and Environmental Sciences (daviesc@UMKC.edu).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Apply online at <a href="https://info.umkc.edu/hr/careers/academic-positions/"><span style="color:#3366CC">https://info.umkc.edu/hr/careers/academic-positions/</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on
the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy
shall not be interpreted in such a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or the recruiting rights of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces or the Department of Homeland Security of the United States of America.
For more information, call the Vice Chancellor - Human Resources at 816-235-1621.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties and functions of this job. If you believe you may have difficulty performing any of
the duties or functions of this job, please contact the Office of Affirmative Action at (816) 235-1323.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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