Who: Drake University is a master’s university located in a diverse, mixed-use neighborhood just a few minutes from downtown Des Moines. Our position as the largest university in Iowa’s capital city provides students and faculty with opportunities to engage in active learning and research while serving community needs. We value excellent teaching as well as novel research that involves undergraduates. Environmental Science and Sustainability at Drake is a highly interdisciplinary, medium-sized department (100 majors, five faculty plus support from other departments), with deep connections to the greater Des Moines community.
What: The Environmental Science and Policy Program at Drake University seeks applicants for a tenure-track assistant professor position in Urban Sustainability with a 3/3 teaching load. Candidates with backgrounds in Urban Planning, Urban Ecology, Urban Geography, or related environmental fields are encouraged to apply.
Qualifications:
Successful candidates will have ArcGIS experience and a strong desire to engage with stakeholders in the city of Des Moines.
be proficient with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) at a level that will allow them to teach both an introductory-level and advanced-level course.
have a professional background that allows them to do research in and about sustainability in urban environments, preferably with a spatial component.
have a PhD (or ABD status) in a related field
bring a diverse perspective to our Department
Candidates must demonstrate the ability to provide support to and work with individuals and groups from diverse socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation, disability and/or ethnic backgrounds.
Applicants should submit a letter of application, a current curriculum vita, evidence of teaching effectiveness and scholarly productivity, and contact information for three references.
Review of applications will begin October 31, 2018, and will continue until the position is filled.
To apply go to https://drake.HireTouch.com/. Select desired position and follow the instructions to apply and upload requested materials.
Questions may be directed to the search chair at david.courard-hauri@drake.edu.
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In the heart of Chicago, we offer degrees in fields of study that can change your life and change the world. CUPPA students and alumni are uniquely skilled to build and transform sustainable urban neighborhoods and communities and to address the challenges presented in the 21st century. Find our more about our Bachelors, Masters, and Doctorate degrees at cuppa.uic.edu.
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