[ES_JOBS_NET] Permanent lecturer position in environmental science/studies for fall 2021

[Sarah H. Ledford]

Permanent lecturer position at Georgia State University in the Department
of Geosciences. Position will teach two new (to us) introductory
environmental science courses. Link to ad:
https://geosciences.gsu.edu/2021/03/08/full-time-geosciences-non-tenure-track-position-open/

Copy of ad:

Become part of a vibrant group of faculty in the Department of Geosciences
at Georgia State University – an institution recognized nationally for
leadership in innovation, research growth, and the academic success of
diverse populations. *Our next hire(s) at the rank of Lecturer,* pending
budgetary approval, will play a central role in Geosciences' contribution
to Georgia State's strategic goal of ensuring that students from diverse
backgrounds will achieve academic and career success at high rates. To fill
this permanent, non-tenure-track position(s), we are delighted to receive
applications from scholars whose expertise draws from environmental science
or a related field to teach introductory environmental science/studies
courses and participate in the department's initiative to develop
high-quality online course modules. We welcome applications whose expertise
complements that of existing faculty, including the social and
environmental dimensions of water, environmental geochemistry, global
climate change, and/or urban and environmental justice.

Georgia State University, an enterprising R-1 institution in downtown
Atlanta, is a national leader in using innovation to drive student success
and research growth. Enrolling and graduating one of the nation's most
diverse student bodies, Georgia State provides its world-class faculty and
more than 50,000 students unsurpassed research, teaching, and learning
opportunities in one of the 21st century's leading global cities. As an
important hub for the university's strategic emphasis on global and urban
research, the Department of Geosciences (http://geosciences.gsu.edu) is an
interdisciplinary and growing component of Georgia State, offering
bachelor's and master's degrees in the Geosciences and certificates in
Water Science, Sustainability, and GIS.

*Responsibilities*

The selected candidate will be responsible for teaching undergraduate
courses in introductory environmental science and upper-level classes in
the applicant's area of expertise to a diverse group of students and
participating in service activities at the department, college, and
university levels.

*Qualifications*

Essential Qualifications

   - Ph.D. at the time of hire (anticipated date of August 1, 2021).

Preferred Qualifications*

   - Experience teaching introductory environmental science/studies courses
   - A record of mentoring students of diverse backgrounds
   - Experience developing online classes and/or lab exercises
   - Ability to work effectively in a collaborative setting

*candidate does not have to meet all.

To be considered for the position, applicants must electronically submit a
letter of application that details how the essential and preferred
qualifications are met, a curriculum vitae, a brief statement of teaching
interests, a statement of working with a diverse group of students, and a
list of at least three professional references (name, title, email address,
and telephone number) who are willing to provide letters of reference.
Reference letters will only be requested for candidates who make our
shortlist. The application materials must be submitted to Dr. Larry Kiage
(Search Committee Chair) at *geosjobsearch at gsu.edu* <geosjobsearch at gsu.edu>
*. *

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the
position is filled. To ensure consideration, please submit all electronic
materials by *April 30, 2021*. Should you be recommended for the position,
an offer of employment will be conditional on background verification.

Georgia State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not
discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran
status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local
protected class. As a campus with a diverse student body, we encourage
applications from women, minorities, and individuals with a history of
mentoring under-represented groups in the geosciences. The College of Arts
& Sciences supports faculty professional success through mentoring programs
and representation of faculty from all ranks in college-level program
development. GSU is an institutional member of the National Center for
Faculty Development & Diversity.
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