ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES (2 positions)

The Department of Environmental Studies in the College of Arts and Sciences of the University of New England announces two openings starting Fall 2002 and invites applications from persons holding a Ph.D. or J.D. in an environmental or related field. One is a tenure-track, Assistant Professor, and the second is a sabbatical replacement Instructor. The tenure-track position involves teaching and coordination of courses in Environmental Awareness for all first-year students and the development of a research program relevant to environmental issues. The Instructor position involves teaching in introductory courses and in the second-year Learning Community on Sustainability. Both positions also involve teaching in a field of specialty. We seek candidates who have a deep commitment to environmental education at the undergraduate level and have broad, interdisciplinary interests.

Our undergraduate, interdisciplinary program emphasizes problem?solving, critical thinking, student research and active participation at the local, national and international level. Undergraduate research is encouraged. Areas for program expansion include but are not limited to: resource management, policy, political science, alternative technology, environmental design, environmental education, wildlife conservation. Campus facilities include the new $8 million state-of-the-art Marine Science Center for Research and Education and a 380 acre maritime forest study site located on the coast of Maine.

Please send cover letter, statement of teaching philosophy, research plans, three letters of reference and a current c.v. by November 30 to:

Dr. Eleanor M. Saboski, Chairperson
Department of Environmental Studies
University of New England
Hills Beach Road
Biddeford, Maine 04005

esaboski@mailbox.une.edu

UNE is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity employer.

posted 29 Oct 01