Visiting Assistant Professor of Environmental Science (F0297)
Longwood University
Farmville, VA
Full-time
Education
Posted on April 20, 2024
About Longwood University:
A comprehensive university with a strong liberal arts and sciences foundation, Longwood has a distinctive mission to develop citizen leaders who are prepared to make positive contributions to the common good of society. Founded in 1839, Longwood is the third-oldest public university in Virginia.
Longwood is part of the proud tradition of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Roughly one-hour's drive from Charlottesville, Lynchburg, and Richmond, Longwood is located in the historic two-college community of Farmville. Longwood currently has approximately 4,300 undergraduate and graduate students and 39,000 alumni. It maintains affiliations with the neighboring Robert Russa Moton Museum of civil rights history and the Longwood Center for Visual Arts, a nationally accredited university art museum. A member of the Big South Conference, Longwood competes at the NCAA Division I level.
Job Description:
The Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences in the Cook-Cole College of Arts & Sciences invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track position (F0297) at the Visiting Assistant Professor level beginning in August 2024.
We seek a broadly-trained individual who can contribute to our major and minor in Integrated Environmental Sciences. Preference will be given to candidates who can teach environmental planning/management and/or an introductory-level environmental law and policy course. Opportunities are available to teach additional courses in the candidate's area of expertise, including within our biology major or minors in Earth Science, Geography, or Geographic Information Science (GIS). The standard teaching load is 12 contact hours per semester.
The successful candidate will be provided with funding to support student-faculty research and travel, as well as opportunities for professional development resources and training.
Requirements:
Additional Information:
This is a full-time, non-tenure-track instructional faculty position. Salary will be commensurate with credentials and experience. A successful criminal background investigation is required. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
Commonwealth of Virginia benefits accompany this position to include:
Per CFR: Title 34, the Title IX Coordinator's contact information can be located through this link http://www.longwood.edu/titleix/.
A diversified workforce is an important part of our strategic plan. EOE/AA
Application Instructions:
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled; position posted 3/19/24. To apply for this position, qualified applicants must complete the online information section and questions, and please attach (under Resume):
A comprehensive university with a strong liberal arts and sciences foundation, Longwood has a distinctive mission to develop citizen leaders who are prepared to make positive contributions to the common good of society. Founded in 1839, Longwood is the third-oldest public university in Virginia.
Longwood is part of the proud tradition of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Roughly one-hour's drive from Charlottesville, Lynchburg, and Richmond, Longwood is located in the historic two-college community of Farmville. Longwood currently has approximately 4,300 undergraduate and graduate students and 39,000 alumni. It maintains affiliations with the neighboring Robert Russa Moton Museum of civil rights history and the Longwood Center for Visual Arts, a nationally accredited university art museum. A member of the Big South Conference, Longwood competes at the NCAA Division I level.
Job Description:
The Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences in the Cook-Cole College of Arts & Sciences invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track position (F0297) at the Visiting Assistant Professor level beginning in August 2024.
We seek a broadly-trained individual who can contribute to our major and minor in Integrated Environmental Sciences. Preference will be given to candidates who can teach environmental planning/management and/or an introductory-level environmental law and policy course. Opportunities are available to teach additional courses in the candidate's area of expertise, including within our biology major or minors in Earth Science, Geography, or Geographic Information Science (GIS). The standard teaching load is 12 contact hours per semester.
The successful candidate will be provided with funding to support student-faculty research and travel, as well as opportunities for professional development resources and training.
Requirements:
- Minimum Requirement: Ph.D. in Environmental Science or related field. ABD considered but must be on track to be awarded degree by August 2024.
- Candidates with demonstrated college teaching ability and commitment to service preferred.
- A demonstrated ability and commitment to working with a diverse group of students, faculty, staff, and constituents in support of the university mission is preferred.
Additional Information:
This is a full-time, non-tenure-track instructional faculty position. Salary will be commensurate with credentials and experience. A successful criminal background investigation is required. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
Commonwealth of Virginia benefits accompany this position to include:
- State health and dental benefits & flexible spending accounts
- Paid leave (which may include sick leave, personal leave, annual leave, etc.), and 13 holidays
- Retirement savings plans (some with limited employer match available (VRS))
- Life & Long-Term care insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discounts for various services, including Verizon
- Educational benefits for most employees
- Fitness Center membership less expensive than most
Per CFR: Title 34, the Title IX Coordinator's contact information can be located through this link http://www.longwood.edu/titleix/.
A diversified workforce is an important part of our strategic plan. EOE/AA
Application Instructions:
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled; position posted 3/19/24. To apply for this position, qualified applicants must complete the online information section and questions, and please attach (under Resume):
- Letter of interest summarizing qualifications for this position
- Current curriculum vitae
- Unofficial graduate transcripts
- Statements of teaching philosophy and research interests, including how the applicant serves diverse populations and perspectives in the classroom
- Contact information for three professional references from active faculty who are familiar with the candidate's teaching and can discuss their academic qualifications for this position
