Assistant Professor of Interdisciplinary Environmental Policy - 524722 - The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL
About the Job
Department/Organization
204681 - New College
Rank
Assistant Professor
Position Summary
New College at the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, invites applications for a full-time (9-month), tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Interdisciplinary Environmental Policy, with a preference given to those researching environmental issues in the southern United States through the lens of public policy, humanities, or history.
Detailed Position Information
The successful candidate would be appointed to New College, with a cross-appointment in the Department of Political Sciences within the College of Arts and Sciences. The ideal candidate will complement the interdisciplinary research and teaching of New College faculty working across the liberal arts in the areas of environment, sustainability and conservation; social problems and social change; and cultural studies. In addition, the successful candidate must be committed to excellence in the teaching and advising of undergraduate students with varied interests in interdisciplinary social sciences and environmental studies, as well as to teaching and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students in the partner department.
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must have a Ph.D., with evidence of significant intellectual contributions to the field and a demonstrated commitment to teaching at the undergraduate level. Duties in the partner department may include graduate-level teaching and mentoring in addition to teaching and advising at the undergraduate level.
Instructions and Required Materials for Application
Queries for additional details should be addressed to the chair of the search committee, Dr. Marysia Galbraith. To apply, go to https://facultyjobs.ua.edu, complete the online application (Job #524722), and upload: (1) a cover letter; (2) CV; (3) statement describing past research achievements and future goals; (4) statement of teaching interests and philosophy; and (5) a list of three to five references (including contact information). The search committee will request letters of reference as appropriate. Consideration of applications will begin October 15, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled. Prior to hiring, the final candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment background investigation and submit transcripts of all post-secondary education. The start date is August 16, 2025.
About the Division/College/School
New College serves undergraduate students who pursue individualized programs of study. For faculty and students alike, the program provides an integrated liberal arts experience with access to the resources of a large, comprehensive research institution. For more information about New College, visit https://www.newcollege.ua.edu.
The College of Arts and Sciences at The University of Alabama offers an exciting and dynamic environment for faculty seeking to make an impact in their field and in the lives of the innovators and changemakers of tomorrow.
As the largest college at The University, we house over 8000 students and 1000 faculty and staff across our 25 departments.
With nationally recognized programs and award-winning faculty, our College has positioned itself as a leader in higher education. Our facilities and resources include state-of-the-art laboratories, research centers, and performance venues, providing students with hands-on learning experiences and opportunities for research and creative expression.
The College is committed to the liberal arts philosophy that fosters creative and critical thinking and a lifetime of learning.
About the University
The University of Alabama is located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, named one of Travel + Leisure’s 25 Best College Towns and Cities in the U.S. As one of the nation’s premier universities, UA offers bachelor’s, master's and doctoral degrees in nearly 200 fields of study. With more than 1,400 acres of tree-lined academic core campus and over 300 state-of-the art facilities, UA has been ranked among the most beautiful and most impressive college campuses in the South, in the state of Alabama and in the nation.
In Fall 2023, the Capstone set a new enrollment record with more than 39,000 students, including more than 8,200 in the freshman class. The current enrollment includes students from every county in Alabama, every state in the nation and 92 countries around the world. More than 1,100 National Merit Scholars are currently enrolled, making UA one of the largest enrolling institutions of the scholars in the country.
UA was recently recognized as a Top Producing Institution of Fulbright U.S. students for the seventh time in nine years, as well as a Top Producing Institution of Fulbright U.S. Scholars for the first time. UA is one of only 12 universities in the nation to receive both honors.
For reasons like this, the University made Forbes list of America’s Top Colleges for 2023 and Time magazine’s list of Top 50 Best Colleges for Future Leaders. It also made Princeton Review’s list of Top Value Colleges.
UA is also designated among the top doctoral research universities in the United States in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. One of the fastest growing major research institutions in the nation, UA saw a 21% increase in sponsored awards in the 2023 fiscal year.
Since 2015, UA has invested over $1.1 billion in the physical campus, adding more than 2.55 million gross square feet of space, over 150 new research-intensive faculty, signature research areas (e.g., “The Alabama Research Institutes”), and a growing number of partnerships with industry and with state and federal agencies.
The University employs nearly 2,100 faculty and over 4,500 staff, with 52 UA researchers included in the National Academy of Inventors. An additional 40 current faculty have received the NSF CAREER Award, the nation’s most prestigious recognition of top performing young scientists in disciplines ranging from nanoscience and engineering to biological sciences.
Background Investigation and EEO Statement
Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants to and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. Follow the link below to find out more. "EEO is the Law" https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf
