[Coral-List] Tenure-Track Assist. Professor, Environmental Science

[Daniel Gleason]

Greetings,
We are searching for an Environmental Scientist to support our new programs
focused on coastal and aquatic ecosystems. Please see further details
below. If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate
to contact me.
Thank you,
Danny Gleason

*Environmental Science—Search #67912*

*College of Science and Mathematics / *Institute for Coastal Plain Science



The James H. Oliver, Jr., Institute for Coastal Plain Science (ICPS) in the
College of Science and Mathematics invites applications and nominations for
the position of tenure-track Assistant Professor of Environmental Science.

Founded in 1906, Georgia Southern University is a Carnegie Doctoral/R2
institution with a focus on public-impact research, serving about 27,000
students on three beautiful campuses in Statesboro, Savannah, and
Hinesville, and via a growing online program. Through our degree offerings
at the associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral levels, Georgia
Southern offers a distinctive combination of community collaboration,
world-class scholarship, innovative teaching, and hands-on learning
opportunities.



To equitably serve a fast growing and highly diverse student body and to
fulfill the University’s commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and
inclusion, we actively seek candidates with a demonstrated commitment to
Inclusive Excellence. Candidates whose work furthers the institution’s
goals and who bring to campus varied life experiences, perspectives, and
backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply.



Within this setting, the Institute for Coastal Plain Science (ICPS)
facilitates interdisciplinary research and education directed toward
understanding the physical and biological resources occurring below the
fall line and their sustainable use and management. Supporting Georgia
Southern University’s pursuit of academic distinction in teaching,
scholarship, and service, the ICPS advances a culture of engagement that
bridges theory with practice and extends the learning environment beyond
the classroom. The ICPS pursues its mission through a diverse group of
affiliated faculty from across departments within the College of Science
and Mathematics.



*Position Description*. Reporting to the Director of the ICPS, the
Assistant Professor of Environmental Science requires research, teaching,
and service responsibilities as well as a doctoral degree in Environmental
Science, one of the Natural Sciences, or a related field. This position is
part of a new environmental science initiative and will contribute to a
growing Sustainability Science BS program as well as newly approved MS and
PhD programs in Environmental Science. The successful candidate will
develop a high-impact, externally funded research program in any area of
environmental science (broadly defined) that will complement existing
research strengths in southeastern US coastal and/or aquatic ecosystems. In
addition to contributing to the new BS, MS, and PhD programs, the
successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the
area of expertise. The position is an academic 10-month tenure-track
appointment, and the salary is competitive and commensurate with
qualifications and experience.



*Required Qualifications:*

•                      Earned doctorate in Environmental Science, one of
the Natural Sciences, or a closely related field by August 1, 2022.

•                      Demonstrated commitment to advancing a strong and
growing research and scholarship agenda and the production of
research/creative activities as appropriate to the discipline.

•                      Strong potential to attract extramural funding,
especially funding that supports graduate students in Environmental Science
and other scientific disciplines.

•                      Ability to teach courses at multiple levels in the
undergraduate Sustainability Science and graduate Environmental Science
curricula.

•                      Willingness to engage with institutional student
success initiatives.

•                      Commitment to engaging with best practice
initiatives in instruction and pedagogy, mentoring, and curriculum design
and development.



*Preferred Qualifications:*

•                      Postdoctoral research experience or similar
post-graduate professional experience.

•                      Ability to conduct interdisciplinary research in
southeastern coastal and/or aquatic ecosystems.

•                      Student-centered research and/or teaching experience.



*Conditions of Employment:*

•                      Must be authorized to work in the United States for
the duration of employment without assistance from the institution.

•                      All work (with limited exceptions such as research
and study abroad and outside activities such as grading and email
correspondence) for Georgia Southern University must be completed while the
employee is physically present in the state of Georgia, unless specifically
authorized by the university for a specific purpose and limited period of
time within current policy.

•                      Faculty are expected to contribute to the vibrant
university community by engaging students, participating in events, and
performing other responsibilities on-campus.

•                      Faculty may be required to teach, conduct research,
or perform service duties on any of the three campuses. Georgia Southern
provides accessible transportation options between campuses.



Screening of applications begins 10 January 2022 and continues until the
position is filled. The preferred position starting date is 1 August 2022.
A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications
cited above; a curriculum vitae; a succinct statement of research interests
(1-2 pages); a succinct statement of teaching interests/philosophy (1-2
pages); and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of
at least 3 professional references. Other documentation may be requested.
Applications must be sent electronically as a single PDF attachment
(include applicant name in file name). Only complete applications submitted
electronically will be considered. Finalists will be required to submit to
a background investigation. Applications and nominations should be sent to:



            Dr. Checo Colón-Gaud, Search Chair, Search #67912

                                    Georgia Southern University

            Electronic mail: icps at georgiasouthern.edu

            Telephone: 912-478-5564



More information about the institution and the ICPS, respectively, is
available through *http://www.georgiasouthern.edu
<http://www.georgiasouthern.edu>* and http://cosm.georgiasouthern.edu/icps. The
names of applicants and nominees, vitae, and other non-evaluative
information may be subject to public inspection under the Georgia Open
Records Act. Georgia Southern University provides equal employment
opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard
to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,
national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or
disability. Individuals who need reasonable accommodations under the
Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should
notify Human Resources at 912-478-6947.

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Daniel Gleason
Director, James H. Oliver Jr. Institute for Coastal Plain Science
Georgia Southern University
P.O. Box 8042
Statesboro, GA 30460-8042
Phone: 912-478-5957
FAX: 912-478-0559
Email: dgleason at georgiasouthern.edu
ICPS page: http://cosm.georgiasouthern.edu/icps/
Lab page: https://sites.google.com/georgiasouthern.edu/gleason-lab/

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