[ES_JOBS_NET] Part-time Lecturer in Intro to Environmental Fieldwork, Tufts University

[Gomez, Sara]

Part-time Lecturer in Intro to Environmental Fieldwork, Tufts University
Location: Medford, MA

The Environmental Studies Program at Tufts University is searching for a part‐time lecturer to teach the undergraduate-level Introduction to Environmental Fieldwork course in the Fall 2022. This class meets twice a week (Tuesday recitation: 3:00-3:50 pm, Wednesday lab: 1:20-4:20pm). This course is mandatory for students majoring in Applied Environmental Studies and particular tracks within the Environmental Studies co-major.

The goal of this course is to provide an overview of different qualitative and quantitative methods frequently used in the environmental field through application to concrete projects, preferably in collaboration with local community partners. Students will learn how to frame questions, identify appropriate research designs, discuss basic issues in research ethics, and collect and analyze environmental data relating to natural, social, and historical sciences.

Qualifications

Candidates should have an advanced degree, and experience in interdisciplinary teaching across the natural and social sciences. Demonstrated commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching is required.  Preference will be given to candidates who have prior experience collaborating with local community partners.

Application Instructions

All application materials must be submitted via Interfolio at apply.interfolio.com/109018<http://apply.interfolio.com/109018>. Applicants should submit a cover letter that describes their interest in the position and highlights relevant experience, a CV, recent course evaluations and the names and email addresses of three references who may be contacted at a future date. Questions about the position may be directed to sara.gomez at tufts.edu<mailto:sara.gomez at tufts.edu>.  Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

In order to ensure a healthy and safe work environment, Tufts University is requiring all employees to be fully vaccinated and provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccine before their start date. Employees who cannot receive the vaccine because of a disability/medical contraindication or sincerely-held religious belief may request an accommodation (e.g., an exemption) to this requirement. Learn more about the COVID-19 vaccine requirement<https://coronavirus.tufts.edu/healthy-at-tufts/covid-19-vaccinations-tufts>.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Tufts University, founded in 1852, prioritizes quality teaching, highly competitive basic and applied research, and a commitment to active citizenship locally, regionally, and globally. Tufts University has also committed to becoming an anti-racist institution and prides itself on the continuous improvement of diversity, equity and inclusion work. Current and prospective employees of the university are expected to have and continuously develop skill in, and disposition for, positively engaging with a diverse population of faculty, staff, and students.

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Dr. Sara Gomez | Associate Director
Environmental Studies Program, Tufts University
Barnum Hall, Rm 201

Virtual Office: https://tufts.zoom.us/my/saragomez



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