[ES_JOBS_NET] Enviromental Science/Physical Geography Senior Instructor Position at the University of Colorado Denver, Downtown Denver

[Briles, Christy]

University of Colorado - College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

Senior Instructor

The Department of Geography & Environmental Sciences (GES) at the University of Colorado Denver invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track 9-month appointment as a Senior Instructor. GES (clas.ucdenver.edu/ges<http://clas.ucdenver.edu/ges>) seeks an instructor who can enhance the curriculum in environmental science, human-environment interaction, and/or physical geography.

The position is primarily dedicated to the educational mission of GES with 80% of the job devoted to teaching. This effort equates to teaching eight (8) courses each academic year, plus 20% devoted to service activities. Ten percent (10%) of the service component of the position will support lab management and environmental science lab coordination and 10% will include participation in general department and college functions. The successful person will principally support the GES teaching mission/needs, including delivering high quality introductory, upper division and graduate courses related to the applicants' areas of specialization and complement current GES offerings. Commitment to excellence in teaching is expected.

The University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is a public research university serving more than 18,000 students. We award nearly 4,000 degrees each year, including more graduate and professional degrees than any other Colorado institution. With our solid academic reputation, award-winning faculty and renowned researchers, we offer more than 140 highly rated degree programs through 13 schools and colleges. The university receives over $400 million in research awards each year. In addition to the wide array of health-related programs and facilities offered at CU Anschutz in Aurora, Colorado a significant number of undergraduate and graduate degree programs are taught at CU Denver, our comprehensive campus in the heart of downtown Denver-one of America's most vibrant urban centers. CU Denver is located steps from the Denver Center for Performing Arts and the LoDo District affording our students, faculty and staff access to a broad array of academic, professional, community, recreational and cultural outlets.

The GES department at CU Denver offers a BA in Geography (approximately 160 majors), a new MA in Applied Geography and Geospatial Sciences and a MS in Environmental Science (approximately 60 graduate students). Facilities include several teaching and research laboratories in geospatial and physical sciences. See the GES website at clas.ucdenver.edu/ges <http://clas.ucdenver.edu/ges> .

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. in Geography or related field.Experience in teaching and student advising at the university-level. Preferred qualification:

Hands-on field- and laboratory-based curriculum development experience.

Salary and Benefits:

Salary is commensurate with skills and experience. The University of Colorado offers a full benefits package. Information on University benefits programs, including eligibility, is located at Employee Services<http://www.cu.edu/employee-services>.

The University of Colorado Denver is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

The University of Colorado strongly supports the principle of diversity. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work. Alternative formats of this ad are available upon request for persons with disabilities.

Special Instructions to Applicants : Questions may be directed to the search-committee chair, Dr. Fred Chambers (Frederick.Chambers at ucdenver.edu<mailto:Frederick.Chambers at ucdenver.edu>). Review of applications will begin on May 25, 2018, and will continue until the position is filled. Application Materials Required : Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References, Statement of Teaching Philosophy Application Materials Instructions : Applications are accepted electronically only CU Careers, refer to requisition ID: 13262 When applying at CU Careers, applicants must include: 1. A cover letter; 2. A current CV; 3. The names, addresses, daytime telephone numbers and email addresses for three professional references; 4. A one-page statement highlighting teaching philosophy and where applicable, evidence supporting excellence in teaching.

Job Category: Faculty

Department: D0001 -- Denver Campus - 30102 - CLAS-Geography

Posting Date: Apr 25, 2018

Closing Date: Ongoing

Contact Name: Dr. Fred Chambers

Contact Email: frederick.chambers at ucdenver.edu<mailto:frederick.chambers at ucdenver.edu>

Posting Number: 00653527
APPLICATION INFORMATION
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University of Colorado Denver
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