Environmental Science, Conservation, and Ecology Assistant Professor - George Mason University
Fairfax, VA
About the Job
Department: College of Science
Classification: 9-month Instructional Faculty
Job Category: Instructional Faculty
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)
Location: Fairfax, VA
Workplace Type: On Site Required
Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience
Criminal Background Check: Yes
Works with Minors check: Yes
About the Department:
The department of Environmental Science and Policy (ESP) is well known for its truly transdisciplinary faculty focused on environmental natural and social sciences. ESP also includes additional graduate program faculty from across the university and numerous affiliated environmental professionals. The following degrees are awarded: B.S. in Environmental Science, B.A. in Environmental and Sustainability Studies, M.S. in Environmental Science and Policy, and a Ph.D. in Environmental Science and Public Policy. The Department also partners with the Smithsonian-Mason School of Conservation in Front Royal, VA, to offer undergraduate and graduate-level courses in biodiversity and conservation, and with Mason's Institute for a Sustainable Earth (ISE), which provides a unique opportunity for faculty to work in a collaborative manner across disciplines at Mason and with external partners nationally and internationally.
For more information about the Department of Environmental Science and Policy, visit us on the web at https://science.gmu.edu/academics/departments-units/environmental-science-policy. For more information about the College of Science, visit https://science.gmu.edu/.
Statement of Diversity
George Mason University College of Science (Mason Science) is committed to advancing access, justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (AJEDI) throughout our STEM community, including within our hiring and retention practices. At Mason Science, our values include fostering an organizational culture that promotes Anti-Racism, belonging, respect, and civility. We believe that a diversity of opinions, cultures, and perspectives is what provides vibrancy, innovation and growth to an academic community. By prioritizing inclusive excellence in academics, teaching, research, and global engagement, we strive to attract a diverse pool of faculty and staff who exemplify the Mason Science mission and vision.
About the Position:
We are looking for a dynamic, innovative individual to teach primarily undergraduate courses in environmental science, conservation, and ecology. For information on courses currently taught, please see https://catalog.gmu.edu/colleges-schools/science/environmental-policy/environmental-science-bs/#requirementstext.
We seek a broadly trained candidate with expertise in ecology, conservation and environmental science. The expected teaching responsibility for this position is the equivalent of four courses per semester. The courses would be assigned based on the department's need for course offerings while aligning with the individual's background and expertise. Preference will be given to the expertise of conservation biology, applied ecology, wildlife conservation and management, or environmental horticulture.
Service activities within ESP and the College of Science are expected. The position could also involve active engagement in the academic life of the department, such as developing curricular materials, serving as a research mentor for undergraduates, participating in Master's or PhD committees, and contributing to the development of academic initiatives.
Subsequent appointments may be offered on an annual basis, under the same terms and conditions, at the discretion of the department, college, and university and contingent upon availability of resources.
Responsibilities:
Classification: 9-month Instructional Faculty
Job Category: Instructional Faculty
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)
Location: Fairfax, VA
Workplace Type: On Site Required
Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience
Criminal Background Check: Yes
Works with Minors check: Yes
About the Department:
The department of Environmental Science and Policy (ESP) is well known for its truly transdisciplinary faculty focused on environmental natural and social sciences. ESP also includes additional graduate program faculty from across the university and numerous affiliated environmental professionals. The following degrees are awarded: B.S. in Environmental Science, B.A. in Environmental and Sustainability Studies, M.S. in Environmental Science and Policy, and a Ph.D. in Environmental Science and Public Policy. The Department also partners with the Smithsonian-Mason School of Conservation in Front Royal, VA, to offer undergraduate and graduate-level courses in biodiversity and conservation, and with Mason's Institute for a Sustainable Earth (ISE), which provides a unique opportunity for faculty to work in a collaborative manner across disciplines at Mason and with external partners nationally and internationally.
For more information about the Department of Environmental Science and Policy, visit us on the web at https://science.gmu.edu/academics/departments-units/environmental-science-policy. For more information about the College of Science, visit https://science.gmu.edu/.
Statement of Diversity
George Mason University College of Science (Mason Science) is committed to advancing access, justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (AJEDI) throughout our STEM community, including within our hiring and retention practices. At Mason Science, our values include fostering an organizational culture that promotes Anti-Racism, belonging, respect, and civility. We believe that a diversity of opinions, cultures, and perspectives is what provides vibrancy, innovation and growth to an academic community. By prioritizing inclusive excellence in academics, teaching, research, and global engagement, we strive to attract a diverse pool of faculty and staff who exemplify the Mason Science mission and vision.
About the Position:
We are looking for a dynamic, innovative individual to teach primarily undergraduate courses in environmental science, conservation, and ecology. For information on courses currently taught, please see https://catalog.gmu.edu/colleges-schools/science/environmental-policy/environmental-science-bs/#requirementstext.
We seek a broadly trained candidate with expertise in ecology, conservation and environmental science. The expected teaching responsibility for this position is the equivalent of four courses per semester. The courses would be assigned based on the department's need for course offerings while aligning with the individual's background and expertise. Preference will be given to the expertise of conservation biology, applied ecology, wildlife conservation and management, or environmental horticulture.
Service activities within ESP and the College of Science are expected. The position could also involve active engagement in the academic life of the department, such as developing curricular materials, serving as a research mentor for undergraduates, participating in Master's or PhD committees, and contributing to the development of academic initiatives.
Subsequent appointments may be offered on an annual basis, under the same terms and conditions, at the discretion of the department, college, and university and contingent upon availability of resources.
Responsibilities:
- Teaches primarily undergraduate courses in environmental science, conservation, and ecology. The expected teaching responsibility for this position is the equivalent of four courses per semester; and
- Performs service activities within ESP and the College of Science.
- Terminal degree in a related field or have a conferred PhD in a relevant discipline (before the start date of the position);
- Teaching expertise in ecology, conservation and environmental science and related fields;
- Strong knowledge in the specific academic field, keeping up-to-date with the latest research and advancements;
- Demonstrated record of teaching excellence;
- Exceptio
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