[ES_JOBS_NET] Assistant Professor of Environmental Science, Dixie State University, Utah

[Alexander Tye]

Position Announcement

The Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences at Dixie State University
in St. George, UT invite applications for a tenure-track Assistant
Professor faculty position in the area of Environmental Science, to begin
Fall Semester or August 2022.

We seek a broadly trained professional with the potential to contribute to
DSU’s Earth, Energy and Environmental Sciences program. We are looking for
applicants passionate about teaching and mentoring undergraduate students.
The successful candidate will join a department of seven full-time faculty
members with diverse disciplinary expertise and will receive professional
mentoring from one or more full-time faculty in the department. More
information about the department and its associated programs can be found
at https://ees.dixie.edu/.  Questions about the position can be directed to
Marius van der Merwe (marius at dixie.edu).

Dixie State University is a fast-growing public university located in the
dramatic red rock landscape of southwest Utah. St. George is surrounded by
several national parks, national monuments, and wilderness areas (Zion
National Park is less than an hour’s drive away). Our area provides
unmatched opportunities for research, student activity and recreation in
some of the most stunning landscapes in North America.
Responsibilities


   - Teach 24 credits of lecture and laboratory courses each academic year.
   Develop new curricula and innovative teaching methodologies for upper-level
   undergraduate courses (specifically courses in Energy Technology and
   Sustainability, and Environmental Monitoring and Characterization).
   - Involve undergraduate students in experiential-learning projects and
   research.
   - Provide institutional service as required for all tenure-track faculty
   under DSU Policy 641.
   - Attend department, division, and college faculty meetings. Hold
   regular office hours. Work with other faculty in program management. Adhere
   to university policies.

Qualifications


   - Ph.D. in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or closely
   related field is required. ABD may be considered if degree is awarded prior
   to August 2022.
   - Successful teaching experience at the college or university level,
   ideally with experience using active learning models of instruction.
   - Ability to develop appropriate course content for face-to-face
   instruction, flipped, hybrid, and online instruction. Demonstrated ability
   to continually learn new skills, tools, and practices that are adopted by
   the professional and academic communities preferred.
   - Ability to work well with other faculty, staff, and students and
   contribute to a collegial environment.
   - Ability to communicate clearly with students, staff, and colleagues,
   both orally and in writing.
   - Background in field methods in environmental science, energy
   technology and sustainability, environmental monitoring, or any closely
   related field preferred.
   - Be strongly committed to the teacher-scholar model, maintaining
   high-quality teaching while also supporting research involving highly
   motivated undergraduates preferred.

Supplemental Information

POSITION DETAILS, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Full-time (9-month)
tenure-track faculty position. Faculty service begins August 2022, with pay
& benefits starting July 1, 2022. Annual salary of $54,000 - $57,000,
depending upon qualifications & experience; additional compensation
available for summer/overload teaching. Excellent benefits package included
that begins on start date; includes medical, dental, vision, employee
assistance and wellness programs, life, disability, retirement,
undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents, etc.
See https://humanresources.dixie.edu/employee-benefits/ under "Benefits
Summary" for more details.

ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Application review begins January 10,
2022; *position open until filled*. Candidates must submit a cover letter,
curriculum vitae, contact information for three professional references
(including email addresses), transcripts, and a Student Success Statement
(approximately one page, single-spaced, about their teaching or other
experience, successes, and challenges in working with a diverse student
population). Please upload all of the requested documents when you submit
your application. Employment is contingent upon successful completion and
certification of required degrees and upon successfully passing a
background check. If, because of a disability, you need special services or
facilities in order to apply for this opening, please call the Human
Resources Office (435) 652-7520.

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY: Dixie State University (DSU), soon-to-be-called Utah
Tech University starting July 1, 2022, is an open, inclusive,
comprehensive, polytechnic institution, committed to exceptional student
learning and success that has adopted an instructional approach of "active
learning. active life" and a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. We
seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied and
career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered. Established
in 1911 as a community college and in 2013 as a state university, our
university is located in picturesque southwestern Utah with its red rocks,
desert climate, over 300 days of sunshine annually, and featuring easy
access to world-class outdoor recreational opportunities. The nearest
metropolitan area is Las Vegas, NV (120 miles), with amenities such as an
international airport and professional sporting teams. Click here to learn
more about the University. <https://about.dixie.edu/>

DSU is a fast-growing Utah public institution of higher education, with
more than 12,000 students. We offer over 230 programs, including masters,
bachelors, associates, certificates, endorsements, minors, and/or emphases.
We seek to recruit and retain diverse and ambitious faculty and staff who
bring new ideas, possess values and career aspirations aligned with the
mission and vision, and are inspired to build a premier open, inclusive,
comprehensive, polytechnic university. DSU is an Equal Opportunity /
Affirmative Action employer; the President and employees of DSU are fully
committed to Affirmative Action and within its programs and activities,
including in admissions and employment. DSU does not discriminate or
tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color,
religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a
protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy,
Title IX, or any other federal, state or local law.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries
regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations
and/or DSU’s non-discrimination policies:

   - Director of Equity Compliance / Title IX Coordinator: Hazel Sainsbury
   - titleix at dixie.edu, HCC 579, 435-652-7747.
   - Deputy Title IX Coordinator: Abby Del Giacco - titleix at dixie.edu,
   435-652-7731.

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit
https://titleix.dixie.edu/ or contact:

   - U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil
   Rights, ocr at ed.gov, 800-421-3481.
   - U.S. Department of Education, Denver Regional Office, ocr.denver at ed.gov,
   303-844-5695.


In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to
verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to
complete the required employment eligibility verification.

-- 
Alex Tye, PhD
Assistant Professor of Geology
Dixie State University
225 S 700 E, St. George, UT
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