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<p class="MsoNormal">The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the <b>
environmental impacts of plastics in terrestrial or aquatic ecosystems</b> and able to complement existing Departmental strengths in marine biogeochemistry, coral reef ecosystems, environmental geochemistry and/or watershed biogeochemistry. We seek a candidate
able to teach courses in introductory environmental science and an upper-level undergraduate course in their discipline. A Ph.D. (or near completion in a field related to environmental science, earth sciences, biogeochemistry, oceanography, or other closely
related disciplines is required. Teaching responsibilities will include lecture plus laboratory courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Teaching obligation is twelve credit hours per year divided into a 2/2 teaching load.
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<p class="MsoNormal">The successful candidate will have the opportunity to assist with a new research project evaluating historical and modern-day plastic accumulation on beach and nearshore ecosystems in southwest Puerto Rico. Preference will be given to candidates
with relevant past research experiences with the potential for publication in prominent outlets, experience supervising undergraduate student research, and interest in writing grant proposals. Nominal research funds are available to support this project. The
candidate will join a collaborative and active research team of faculty primary investigators, research technician, graduate and undergraduate students.
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<p class="MsoNormal">Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian order. Diversity and inclusion have been and will continue to be an integral component of Villanova University’s mission. The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect, and can contribute to the University’s mission and values. Villanova is located in the ethnically, racially, and culturally diverse Philadelphia metro region. The Department values dynamic and diverse
faculty members who are committed to teaching, scholarship, and service. For a more detailed description of the Department of Geography and the Environment, please consult
<a href="http://www1.villanova.edu/villanova/artsci/geoenv.html">http://www1.villanova.edu/villanova/artsci/geoenv.html</a>, or contact Dr. Lisa Rodrigues (<a href="mailto:lisa.rodrigues@villanova.edu">lisa.rodrigues@villanova.edu</a> and/or Dr. Steven Goldsmith
(<a href="mailto:steven.goldsmith@villanova.edu">steven.goldsmith@villanova.edu</a> who will serve as mentors for this position.
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<p class="MsoNormal">Submit applications by Sunday, December 15, 2019 online at <a href="https://jobs.villanova.edu/postings/17886">
https://jobs.villanova.edu/postings/17886</a>, position number is 2016329F.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Lisa J Rodrigues</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Associate Professor <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:8.0pt">Geography & the Environment<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:8.0pt">Villanova University<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:8.0pt">800 Lancaster Avenue<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:8.0pt">Villanova, PA 19085<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:8.0pt">610-519-7534<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:8.0pt"><a href="mailto:lisa.rodrigues@villanova.edu"><span style="color:blue">lisa.rodrigues@villanova.edu</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:8.0pt">Mendel Hall G67H<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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