[ES_JOBS_NET] Tenure-track Assistant Professor of Urban Sustainability, Drake University

[Spak, Scott N]

Assistant Professor of Urban Sustainability
Drake University Environmental Science and Sustainability Department

The Environmental Science and Policy Program at Drake University seeks applicants for a tenure-track assistant professor position in Urban Sustainability with a 3/3 teaching load. Candidates with backgrounds in Urban Planning, Urban Ecology, Urban Geography, or related environmental fields are encouraged to apply. Successful candidates will have ArcGIS experience and a strong desire to engage with stakeholders in the city of Des Moines. Applicants should submit a letter of application, a current curriculum vita, evidence of teaching effectiveness and scholarly productivity, and contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin October 31, 2018, and will continue until the position is filled.

Drake University is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) dedicated to building a culturally diverse and pluralistic community committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from all qualified applicants. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to provide support to and work with individuals and groups from diverse socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation, disability and/or ethnic backgrounds.

Salary is competitive with peer schools and dependent upon qualifications and experience.

Drake University is a master’s university located in a diverse, mixed-use neighborhood just a few minutes from downtown Des Moines. Our position as the largest university in Iowa’s capital city provides students and faculty with opportunities to engage in active learning and research while serving community needs. We value excellent teaching as well as novel research that involves undergraduates.

Environmental Science and Sustainability at Drake is a highly interdisciplinary, medium-sized department (100 majors, five faculty plus support from other departments), with deep connections to the greater Des Moines community.

Expectations

The successful candidate for this position will:

	• 1)  be proficient with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) at a level that will allow them to teach both an introductory-level and advanced-level course.
	• 2)  have a professional background that allows them to do research in and about sustainability in urban environments, preferably with a spatial component.
	• 3)  have a PhD (or ABD status) in a related field.
	• 4)  demonstrate an interest in engaging with the local community in their work.
	• 5)  bring a diverse perspective to our Department.

Application website

To apply go to https://drake.HireTouch.com/. Select desired position and follow the instructions to apply and upload requested materials. Questions may be directed to the search chair at david.courard-hauri at drake.edu.