[ES_JOBS_NET] Assistant or Associate Professor of Environmental Science, Loyola Marymount University, Seaver College of Science and Engineering

[Christine Wiedinmyer]

https://jobs.lmu.edu/postings/42025

 

 

	

Requisition Number:

019522


Division:

Academic Affairs


Department:

Civil Engineering


College:

Seaver College of Science & Engineering


Appointment Title:

Assistant or Associate Professor of Environmental Science


Rank:

Open Rank


Tenure Status:

Tenure Track


Faculty Announcement:

Loyola Marymount University, Seaver College of Science and Engineering
Department of Civil Engineering and Environmental Science

The Department of Civil Engineering and Environmental Science (CEES) at
Loyola Marymount University invites applications for a tenure-track position
in environmental science at the Assistant or Associate Professor level
beginning August 15, 2020. The ideal candidate will be collaborative and
forward-thinking with a strong interest in pursuing solutions to global
environmental challenges, such as air and water pollution; climate change;
food, water, and energy insecurity; biodiversity loss; and urbanization.

The CEES Department and Environmental Science (ENVS) Program have a strong
tradition of teaching excellence dedicated to offering our students a
balance of both applied and theoretical aspects of civil engineering and
environmental science. Together, they serve undergraduate and graduate civil
engineering students and undergraduate and graduate environmental science
students. They offer an ABET-accredited Bachelor of Science degree in Civil
Engineering, a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science, and
Master of Science degrees in Engineering (specializing in environmental and
water-resources engineering) and Environmental Science. See
http://cse.lmu.edu/department/civilengineering and
https://cse.lmu.edu/department/environmentalscienceprogram/ for additional
information. Additionally, faculty and students have opportunities to
collaborate with the Coastal Research Institute at LMU,
https://cse.lmu.edu/research/cri/. Many faculty involve students in field
research studies in the surrounding Los Angeles area, Ballona Wetlands, and
Santa Monica Bay.

Loyola Marymount University, a Carnegie classified R2 institution in the
mainstream of American Catholic higher education, seeks qualified applicants
who value its mission and share its commitment to inclusive excellence, the
education of the whole person, and the building of a just society. LMU is an
equal opportunity employer. Women, persons of color, LGBTQ and
gender-nonconforming individuals, people living with disabilities, and
others with diverse life experiences and beliefs are encouraged to apply.
(Visit www.lmu.edu for more information.)

The successful candidate must have completed a Ph.D. in environmental
science or a closely-related field. Their responsibilities will include
teaching, advising, maintaining an active program of scholarship, and
service to the profession and university community. The typical teaching
load is three courses per semester with the possibility of a reduced
teaching load in the first two years. The successful candidate will:
. Employ strong quantitative, data analysis, modeling, remote sensing,
and/or laboratory/field skills.
. Embrace inclusivity and foster LMU's diverse community of students,
faculty & staff;
. Be expected to maintain a commitment to student teaching, advising, and
mentoring;
. Demonstrate leadership and community building to support the CEES
Department and ENVS Program;
. Develop an effective research agenda involving undergraduate and graduate
students in current and emerging areas of environmental importance;
. Teach rigorous undergraduate and graduate environmental science classes
for students in science, engineering, and the liberal and creative arts
disciplines;
. Develop new environmental science classes in areas of expertise and
emerging areas.

Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2019. Salary and other
benefits are competitive and commensurate with background and experience. A
complete application consists of a:
. Letter of interest
. Curriculum vitae
. Statement of 1) inclusion and diversity; 2) teaching experience and
philosophy and 3) current and future research objectives
. List of three references
Apply online at jobs.lmu.edu/postings/41831. Questions regarding this
position can be directed to Dr. Rachel Adams, Chair of the Search Committee
at rachel.adams at lmu.edu.


Specific areas of competency within the discipline:

See Faculty Announcement.


Degree Required:

See Faculty Announcement.


Prior teaching experience required (years):

	

Special Instructions:

Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2019. Salary and other
benefits are competitive and commensurate with background and experience. A
complete application consists of a:
. Letter of interest
. Curriculum vitae
. Statement of 1) inclusion and diversity; 2) teaching experience and
philosophy and 3) current and future research objectives
. List of three references
Apply online at jobs.lmu.edu/postings/41831. Questions regarding this
position can be directed to Dr. Rachel Adams, Chair of the Search Committee
at rachel.adams at lmu.edu.


Posting Date:

10/21/2019


Application Deadline Date:

	

 

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