Faculty Position in the Sustainable Built Environment:
Ecological Assessment and Design.
The University of Michigan’s School of Natural Resources and Environment (SNRE)
is seeking a candidate to fill a full time, nine-month, tenure track
assistant professor position to contribute to research and teaching on the
Sustainable Built Environment, with a particular emphasis on Ecological
Assessment and Design of urban environments, structures and
infrastructure. We seek candidates with expertise in theories and methods of
assessment, modeling, performance measurement, visualization and other
approaches that can help decision makers in urban areas achieve higher
levels of sustainability. We are purposely casting a broad net recognizing
that important perspectives are provided by a wide range of expertise,
including -- but not limited to -- industrial ecology, ecological planning
and design, ecosystem services and valuation, and systems engineering. The
School of Natural Resources and Environment is a research-oriented
interdisciplinary professional school focused on the development of new
knowledge, policies, designs and management strategies for the protection
and stewardship of the Earth’s resources. Our common mission is to
contribute new science, visionary leadership and trained professionals to
help societies move in a more sustainable direction. Set within a major
research university, SNRE provides a model of interdisciplinary applied
research and a focal point of research and teaching on sustainability. The
faculty of the School is diverse, with natural scientists, social
scientists, engineers, planners and designers working together in an
integrative setting. Our current student body includes 450 M.S. students and
70 doctoral students. This position is being created through the President’s
new Interdisciplinary Junior Faculty Initiative which created a cluster of
three positions focusing on the Sustainable Built Environment within SNRE,
the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) and the Taubman
College of Architecture and Urban Planning (TCAUP). More information can be
found at: http://www.sbe.umich.edu. Responsibilities—
Research: The successful candidate is expected to establish a strong
program of scholarship that contributes to expanding knowledge in the
faculty member’s discipline and to the interdisciplinary problem-focused
mission of both the School and the built environment cluster. Teaching:
Two courses plus a graduate seminar.
The position allows some latitude for the candidate to innovate the topic
and design of those courses. While teaching responsibilities are primarily
at the graduate level, undergraduate teaching is also encouraged.
Guiding and mentoring graduate students:
The new faculty member will participate in the academic counseling of
graduate students and supervise doctoral and master’s students including
those involved in integrative, group-based master’s projects. Service and
collaboration: The new faculty member will contribute to the
stewardship of SNRE, the built environment cluster, the University and
relevant professions. Qualifications— Applicants should have
completed a Ph.D. in architecture, economics, engineering, environmental and
ecological sciences, landscape architecture, or related interdisciplinary
fields. A record of independent peer-reviewed scholarship is important;
postdoctoral and teaching experience is preferred.
Evidence of
prior work in ecological assessment and design is desired.
Application
materials should include a letter of application, statements of research and
teaching interests and experience, curriculum vitae, up to three
publications or working papers, and three letters of reference. Materials
should be addressed to Jennifer Knauf, Sustainable Built Environment Search
Committee, School of Natural Resources and Environment, University of
Michigan, 440 Church St., Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1041
or via email:
SustainableBuiltEnvSearch@umich.edu.
Review of applications will begin after December 1 and will continue
until suitable candidates are found. For further information about the
School of Natural Resources and Environment, go to:
www.snre.umich.edu; The President’s
Interdisciplinary Junior Faculty Initiative:
http://www.umich.edu/pres/committees/interdisc.html; The
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering:
http://cee.engin.umich.edu/; The
Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning (TCAUP):
http://www.tcaup.umich.edu/; The Erb Institute for Global
Sustainable Enterprise:
http://www.erb.umich.edu/; The
Graham Environmental Sustainability Institute:
http://www.graham.umich.edu/;
The Center for Sustainable Systems: http://css.snre.umich.edu/.
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative
action employer.
Colorado
State Forest Service – Forester Positions (
multiple
positions/locations).
Closing Date: November 13, 2009. Salary: $30,100.
Minimum Qualifications: (1) A bachelor's degree in a
natural resource management/forestry curriculum from a Society of American
Foresters’ (SAF) accredited forestry school is required; (2) Two years of
professional forestry experience is required; (3) Ability to operate and
maintain vehicles, forestry equipment, and to perform strenuous outdoor work
in a variety of weather conditions is required; (4) Successful applicants
must have a valid Colorado’s driver’s license or ability to acquire one upon
employment; (5) Required work hours are irregular. Evening and weekend
duties frequently arise and in order to conserve time and/or funds, we often
need to arrange work and travel time in patterns that can produce long days
and/or involve overnight travel; (6) Foresters are expected to live within
the District boundaries and/or within a reasonable commute of the District
Office. Preferred Qualifications: Currently have an Incident
Qualifications Card, or have the ability to obtain one, at the National
Wildfire Coordinating Group qualifications level of Firefighter Type 2 or
above. Please see the Colorado State Forest Service Website at
http://csfs.colostate.edu/pages/employment.html for the
complete position announcement and application details concerning these
positions. Colorado State University is an equal
opportunity/affirmative action employer. Colorado State University
conducts background checks on all final candidates.
FACULTY,
FORESTRY, Pennsylvania College of Technology.
The
faculty will instruct and evaluate students in sawmilling and GPS/GIS.
Other courses may include: forest utilization, forest mensuration,
harvesting, surveying, dendrology, forest botany, forest protection,
recreation, ecology, silviculture, and wildlife. MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s Degree in Forestry or related discipline
and five years of practical work experience in the industry. Finalists will
be required to present a sample lesson. This position is located at the
Earth Science Center in Montgomery, PA, approximately 12 miles from Main
Campus, with field experience in the surrounding community. Background
check will be required on selected candidate. START DATE:
Position will start Fall 2010 semester, August 12, 2010. THE COLLEGE:
Pennsylvania College of Technology is located in Williamsport, a
family-oriented community, ideally situated along the Susquehanna River at
the foot of Bald Eagle Mountain in North Central Pennsylvania, within 200
miles of New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington D.C. Penn
College is Pennsylvania’s premier technical college and an affiliate of The
Pennsylvania State University. More than 6,500 students are enrolled in
Penn College’s bachelor and associate degree and certificate majors, which
combine hands-on experience with theory and management education. We offer a
competitive salary and benefits package, excellent educational benefits for
employees and dependents at Penn College and Penn State, and an exciting
work experience as part of the Penn College family. For more information
about Penn College, please visit our Web site at
www.pct.edu. APPLICATION
REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must submit a completed College Application
for Employment AND a letter of interest and resume to: Human Resources
(326), Pennsylvania College of Technology, One College Avenue, Williamsport,
PA 17701. Position will remain
open until a suitable candidate is identified. A detailed job
announcement and an application for employment are available at
www.pct.edu/jobs or by calling
(570) 327-4770.
Penn College is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the
diversity of its workforce.
AT PENN COLLEGE, PEOPLE MAKE THE
DIFFERENCE
POST DOCTORAL FELLOW.
The School of
Forestry and Wildlife Sciences at Auburn University is soliciting
applications for a post doctoral research fellow to work with The Alabama
Cooperative Wildlife Research Unit, located at Auburn University, Auburn, AL
to develop decision support tools for evaluating conservation strategies
under competing models of climate change and response by aquatic and
terrestrial wildlife populations. Successful completion of the initial
phases of this project will result in the development of a framework for
using Adaptive Management (AM) and the principles of Strategic Habitat
Conservation (SHC) to address the potential impacts of climate change on
terrestrial and aquatic species in the southeastern United States. This
position is currently funded for two years with two additional years of
funding contingent on success of the initial phases. The framework should
consist of completing the Assessment and Design phases of AM, which
correspond closely with requirements associated with Biological Planning and
Conservation Design for SHC. Thus, identification of stakeholders and
solicitation of their input in the establishment of strategic objectives and
alternative strategies is imperative. This will be accomplished through a
series of workshops and meetings with stakeholders across the region. The
candidate selected for this position must be able to meet eligibility
requirements to work in the United States at the time appointment is
scheduled to begin and continue working legally for the proposed term of
employment; excellent communication skills required. WOMEN AND
MINORITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. Qualifications: Ph.D. required in
wildlife biology, conservation biology, ecology, biometrics, or a related
field. Applicants will be evaluated on their experience and abilities in
the 3 primary areas of quantitative expertise used in structured decision
making: modeling, estimation and optimization. Applicants should be
proficient in at least one of these areas. Desired qualifications include
demonstrated research experience in structured decision making. The
candidate must demonstrate commitment to timely completion of deliverables,
commitment to publication of results in peer-reviewed outlets, and strong
potential to work collaboratively with multiple agencies on a highly visible
research topic. Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):
(1) Work closely with investigators at partner agencies and
universities developing downscaled climate projections, land cover
projections, and animal distributions. (2) Organize and direct stakeholder
meetings to establish focal species, conservation objectives, and strategic
conservation actions and alternatives as they pertain to the project goals.
(3) Lead the development of models to evaluate the uncertainty associated
with aquatic and terrestrial vertebrate responses to climate projections and
proposed conservation strategies based on science-based structured decision
making. (4) Participate in graduate-level education by leading seminars or
directed studies and advising graduate students participating in the
project. Salary: Salary is very competitive and is commensurate with
skills and qualifications. APPLICATION: To apply, submit a letter of
application, resume, official transcripts and the names and contact
information for three references (name, address, phone number and email
addresses) to Dr. Gary Hepp, School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences, 602
Duncan Drive, Auburn University, AL 36849-5418, USA. Review of
applications will begin September 21, 2009, and continue until a
successful candidate has been recommended for appointment. FOR MORE
INFORMATION: Contact Dr. Barry Grand, Co-Chair, Search Committee:
grandjb@auburn.edu (334-844-9237).
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
FACULTY POSITION IN SUSTAINABLE SYSTEMS.
The University of Michigan’s School of Natural Resources and Environment (SNRE)
is seeking a candidate to fill a full time, nine-month, tenure track
professor position (rank open) to contribute to research and teaching in
sustainable systems. This focus includes approaches that address both the
production and consumption activities associated with water, mobility,
shelter, energy, and other basic needs.
We seek a
candidate who can develop and lead expanded research initiatives focused on
application areas such as sustainable water resource systems, sustainable
energy, sustainable mobility/alternative vehicle technology, green buildings
and/or the interactions among these systems. Ideal candidates will possess
integrating analytical capabilities that can bridge across technology,
policy, and/or design with sustainability. Examples of relevant applied
research expertise include water resource management and policy, energy
systems analysis, sustainable technology assessment, dynamic systems
modeling, risk analysis, valuation of ecosystem services, life cycle
modeling, resource economics and complex systems modeling.
Ability to teach
inter-disciplinary courses that include students from SNRE and other
programs such as engineering, business and policy is expected. The School of
Natural Resources and Environment is a research-oriented interdisciplinary
professional school focused on the development of knowledge and new
policies, designs and management strategies for the protection and
stewardship of the Earth’s resources. Our common mission is to contribute
new science, visionary leadership and trained professionals to help
societies move in a more sustainable direction. Set within a major research
university, SNRE provides a model of interdisciplinary applied research and
a focal point of research and teaching on sustainability. The faculty of
the School is diverse, with natural scientists, social scientists, engineers
and designers working together in an integrative setting. Within the
School, nine fields of study provide focus at the master’s degree level,
including curricula in sustainable systems, environmental policy and
planning, and behavior, education and communication. Our current student
body includes 250 M.S. students and 50 doctoral students. We also
participate in cross-campus collaborative opportunities that exist in
technology, economics and policy through the Center for Sustainable Systems
and the Erb Institute for Global Sustainable Enterprise, both of which have
active and growing research programs in these areas. Opportunities also
exist to play an active role in the new Engineering Sustainable Systems dual
master’s degree program between the College of Engineering and the School of
Natural Resources and Environment, which has specializations in sustainable
energy, sustainable water systems, and sustainable design and
manufacturing. The selected candidate is expected to play an active role in
the Center for Sustainable Systems; and for associate/full professor
appointments this would include administrative responsibilities. Applicants
should have completed a Ph.D. in engineering, environmental science,
economics, management, public policy, or related interdisciplinary fields
including industrial ecology or systems analysis. A record of independent
peer-reviewed scholarship is important; teaching experience is preferred.
Evidence of prior interdisciplinary research focused on sustainable systems
is also preferred. Application materials should include a letter of
application, statements of research and teaching interests and experience,
curriculum vitae, up to three publications or working papers, and three
letters of reference. Materials should be addressed to
Greg Keoleian,
Chair, Sustainable Systems Search Committee, School of Natural Resources and
Environment University of Michigan, 440 Church St., Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1041
or via email to
SusSysFacultySearch@umich.edu.
Review of applications will begin after October 15, 2009 and
will continue until suitable candidates are found. The position is expected
to be filled by April 2010. For further information about the School of
Natural Resources and Environment, go to:
www.snre.umich.edu; The Michigan
Memorial Phoenix Energy Institute:
http://www.energy.umich.edu/;
The Erb Institute for Global Sustainable Enterprise:
http://www.erb.umich.edu/; Graham Environmental Sustainability
Institute:
http://www.graham.umich.edu/; The Center for Sustainable Systems:
http://css.snre.umich.edu/.
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity employer, and
individuals from under-represented groups are encouraged to apply.
Faculty position in energy sustainability.
The
University of Michigan’s School of Natural Resources and Environment (SNRE)
is seeking a candidate to fill a full time, nine-month, tenure track
assistant professor position to contribute to research and teaching on
energy sustainability. The current energy system faces significant
challenges related to declining fossil fuels, burgeoning global demand,
greenhouse gas emissions, health impacts and other growing social and
economic impacts related to energy. Expertise in energy technology
assessment and systems analysis is being sought to analyze alternative
energy supply based on renewable sources, energy demand from transportation
and/or buildings, and the storage and carriers required to link resources
with end use activities. Ideal candidates would have integrative analytical
skills in areas such as energy modeling, life cycle modeling, stochastic
modeling, resource economics, optimization techniques, and dynamic systems
modeling. The School of Natural Resources and Environment is a
research-oriented interdisciplinary professional school focused on the
development of knowledge and new policies, designs and management strategies
for the protection and stewardship of the Earth’s resources. Our common
mission is to contribute new science, visionary leadership and trained
professionals to help societies move in a more sustainable direction. Set
within a major research university, SNRE provides a model of
interdisciplinary applied research and a focal point of research and
teaching on sustainability. The faculty of the School is diverse, with
natural scientists, social scientists, engineers and designers working
together in an integrative setting. Within the School, nine fields of study
provide focus at the master’s degree level, including curricula in
sustainable systems, environmental policy and planning, and behavior,
education and communication. Our current student body includes 250 M.S.
students and 50 doctoral students. We also participate in cross-campus
collaborative opportunities that exist in alternative energy technology,
economics and policy through the Center for Sustainable Systems and the Erb
Institute for Global Sustainable Enterprise, both of which have active and
growing research programs in these areas. Opportunities also exist to play
an active role in the new Engineering Sustainable Systems dual master’s
degree program between the College of Engineering and the School of Natural
Resources and Environment, which has a specialization in sustainable energy
systems. This position is being created through the President’s new
Interdisciplinary Junior Faculty Initiative which created a cluster of five
positions focusing on energy storage within SNRE, engineering and
chemistry. The energy storage cluster and other opportunities for
collaboration across campus are being facilitated through the Michigan
Memorial Phoenix Energy Institute. Applicants should have completed a Ph.D.
in engineering, environmental science, economics, or related
interdisciplinary fields including industrial ecology or energy systems
analysis. A record of independent peer-reviewed scholarship is important;
teaching experience is preferred. Evidence of prior work in
interdisciplinary energy and environmental fields is also preferred.
Application materials should include a letter of application, statements of
research and teaching interests and experience, curriculum vitae, up to
three publications or working papers, and three letters of reference.
Materials should be addressed to Greg Keoleian, Chair, Energy Sustainability
Search Committee, School of Natural Resources and Environment, University of
Michigan, 440 Church St., Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1041 or via email to
EnergyFacultySearch@umich.edu.
Review of applications will begin after October 15, 2009 and
will continue until suitable candidates are found. The position is expected
to be filled by April 2010. For further information about the School of
Natural Resources and Environment, go to:
www.snre.umich.edu; The President’s
Interdisciplinary Junior Faculty Initiative:
http://www.umich.edu/pres/committees/interdisc.html; The Michigan
Memorial Phoenix Energy Laboratory:
http://www.energy.umich.edu/; The
Erb Institute for Global Sustainable Enterprise:
http://www.erb.umich.edu/;
Graham Environmental Sustainability Institute:
http://www.graham.umich.edu/;
The Center for Sustainable Systems:
http://css.snre.umich.edu/.
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity employer,
and individuals from under-represented groups are encouraged to apply.
COLORADO STATE
UNIVERSITY EXTENSION, #11-09,
Extension Agent (Natural Resources) & County Extension Director,
Summit County, Frisco, Colorado.
Deliver education to solve problems, develop leadership, & manage resources
wisely. Extension educational programs will focus on Summit County, but
will be extended to Eagle, Grand, & neighboring counties. Master’s degree
must be completed prior to beginning employment. All application materials,
including transcripts showing degrees conferred, must be RECEIVED no later
than 9/28/09 for full consideration. Application instructions & complete
list of requirements located at
http://www.ext.colostate.edu/coop/jobsmenu.html or contact
970-491-1617. CSU conducts background checks on all final candidates.
CSU is an EEO/AA Employer.
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