[ES_JOBS_NET] Assistant Professor of Water and Society at the University of South Carolina

[Katherine Ryker]

The School of the Earth, Ocean, and Environment invites applications for a
tenure-track, assistant professor position to begin August 16, 2019. We
seek an individual with outstanding research and teaching capabilities and
interests that focus on the intersection of water and society. Applicants
should possess a Ph.D. in the social sciences (economics, environmental
science, environmental studies, geography, public policy, political
science, regional and urban planning, science and technology studies,
sociology, or related fields). The specific area of expertise is open, but
applicants’ research must lie at the intersection of social and water
issues, freshwater or marine, and should demonstrate specialization in
areas including, but not limited to, water policy, politics, resources, or
planning.

We seek candidates whose scholarship is methodologically rigorous, grounded
in theory, and who can work across disciplinary boundaries to produce
innovative research and teaching. Preferred candidates will have
interdisciplinary training that spans both the biophysical and societal
dimensions of water, a demonstrated interest in conducting
interdisciplinary research, a strong commitment to teaching and mentoring,
and an interest in research that can be applied in non-academic settings.

The successful candidate will be expected to develop a leading research
program capable of attracting external funding and is expected to teach
undergraduate and graduate courses in the School of the Earth, Ocean and
Environment. The School of the Earth, Ocean and Environment (
https://www.sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/artsandsciences/earth_ocean_and_environment/index.php
<https://sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/artsandsciences/earth_ocean_and_environment/index.php>)
is a multidisciplinary unit of approximately 600 undergraduate students,
more than 80 graduate students, and 32 faculty representing research areas
ranging from Earth and Ocean Sciences to Environmental Policy and History.
Potential collaborative interactions exist within the School and with other
units across the University. Teaching responsibilities will include
introductory courses that support interdisciplinary degrees in
Environmental Studies and Environmental Science as well as upper-level
undergraduate and graduate level courses related to the candidate’s
specialty, with a standard teaching load of two courses per semester. Cross
appointment with an appropriate unit at the University of South Carolina is
possible, depending on the candidate’s expertise.

All applicants must fill out an online application at USC Jobs:
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/40377.  Applicants should submit a cover
letter, curriculum vita, research statement, statement of teaching
interests, contact information, including telephone number and email
address, for three references. For more information please contact: Scott
White, Water and Society Search Committee Chair, School of the Earth, Ocean
& Environment, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC 29208,
*swhite at seoe.sc.edu
<swhite at seoe.sc.edu>*.

To ensure full consideration, applications and letters should be received
by *October 12, 2018*. The committee will review files until a candidate is
selected.

The University of South Carolina System (www.sc.edu) is comprised of the
state's flagship university in Columbia (founded in 1801 and currently one
of the top 50 "Best Colleges" according to U.S. News and World Report),
three regional comprehensive universities (USC Aiken, USC Beaufort and USC
Upstate), and Palmetto College consisting of four two-year campuses (USC
Lancaster, USC Salkehatchie, USC Sumter, USC Union and Fort
Jackson/Extended University). Together, the USC System institutions offer
more than 450 degree programs on campus and online and are uniquely
positioned to meet the state's educational, cultural, health and research
needs. The System employs nearly 14,000 people who work daily to improve
the lives of students, fellow South Carolinians and the world. Our diverse
engaged faculty and staff enjoy a dynamic and intellectually stimulating
work environment.

The University of South Carolina is an affirmative action, equal
opportunity employer.  Minorities and women are encouraged to apply. The
University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or
employment opportunities on the basis of race, color, religion, national
origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, age, disability, veteran status or
genetics.





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*Dr. Katherine Ryker*Assistant Professor, Geoscience Education Research
Vice President, National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT) Geoscience
Education Research division
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School of the Earth, Ocean and Environment
701 Sumter Street
<https://www.google.com/maps/place/701+Sumter+St,+Columbia,+SC+29208/@33.994979,-81.0312525,689m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x88f8bad64de06659:0x96f76a4860521ba4!8m2!3d33.994969!4d-81.029078>,
EWS 307
Columbia, SC 29208
Telephone: (803) 777-9513
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