From: David Wallin
Subject: Facutly Position: Wetlands Scientist
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WETLANDS SCIENTIST
TENURE TRACK FACULTY POSITION
Huxley College of Environmental Studies
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA 98225-9181
POSITION:
The Center for Environmental Science, Huxley College of Environmental
Studies, Western Washington University invites applications for a
tenure-track position, likely at the Assistant Professor level, to begin
September, 2000. The successful applicant will teach courses, conduct
research and direct undergraduate and graduate research in environmental
science.
QUALIFICATIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:
A completed Ph.D. degree in a relevant field. Post-doctoral experience
preferred and teaching experience required. Potential teaching
responsibilities include: introductory and core courses in environmental
science, development of a course in the applicants area of specialization
as well as a junior-level laboratory course. Research experience is
required in one or more of the following areas as applied to wetlands:
biogeochemistry, plant ecology, macroinvertebrate ecology, GIS
applications, bioremediation, restoration or management. The candidate
should have a broad scholarly background and must demonstrate the ability
to include students in research and join with a multidisciplinary faculty
to enrich the development of environmental studies. Demonstrated
experience working with diverse students and faculty preferred.
UNIVERSITY:
Western Washington University is a comprehensive state university of over
10,000 students located between Seattle and Vancouver, B.C. Situated on a
beautiful campus overlooking Bellingham Bay, the University includes six
colleges, a graduate school, and a number of teaching and research centers
and institutes. Western has received national recognition for its academic
endeavors and is characterized by a faculty and student body of strong
preparation and accomplishment.
COLLEGE:
Huxley College, founded in 1968, takes an interdisciplinary approach to the
broad field of environmental studies. Courses range through environmental
toxicology and chemistry, ecology, environmental policy, geography and
planning, and environmental education. The College includes two research
institutes, Watershed Studies and Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, a
GIS laboratory and a map library. Huxley course work is mostly offered at
the junior, senior and graduate levels.
Undergraduate programs center on four academic majors: environmental
science, planning and environmental policy, environmental education and
geography. Graduate studies include M.S. degrees in Environmental Science,
and in Geography, and cooperative graduate programs with other units.
There are 21 faculty, 24 affiliated faculty from other units of the
university, and nine adjunct faculty. Total enrollment is currently over
500, including 48 graduate students. Additional information on Western
Washington University and on Huxley College may be found on the World Wide
Web at http://www.wwu.edu/~huxley.
APPLICATION:
Applicants should provide a full curriculum vitae, statement of interest,
copies of recent publications, and evidence of teaching effectiveness and
the ability to develop an extramurally funded research program. Three
letters of reference will be requested of selected candidates. To ensure
full consideration, application material must be received by February 15.
Write or fax to:
Chair, Wetlands Scientist Search Committee
Huxley College of Environmental Studies
Center for Environmental Science
Western Washington University
Bellingham, Washington 98225-9181
FAX (360)650-7284
Western Washington University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action
employer, committed to building a diverse,
broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, persons with
disabilities, Vietnam-era veterans, and disabled veterans are encouraged to
apply. To request disability accommodation, contact the ADA Coordinator at
(360) 650-3306 (voice) or (360) 650-7606 (TTY). All new employees must
provide proof of measles immunity before beginning work at WWU and must show
employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Immigration and
Naturalization Service.
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David O. Wallin
Associate Professor
Center for Environmental Science
Huxley College of Environmental Studies
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA 98225-9181
phone: 360-650-7526
FAX: 360-650-7284
email: wallin@cc.wwu.edu
web page: http://www.ac.wwu.edu/~wallin/
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Date: Tue, 14 Dec 1999 16:30:41 -0800
From: "Kristina A. Ernest"
Subject: Faculty position: Plant Ecologist
Plant Ecologist
CONTRACT TYPE: The Department of Biological Sciences, Central Washington
University invites applications for a full-time 9-month academic
appointment (three academic quarters per year), tenure-track position.
Appointment will begin September 16, 2000.
RESPONSIBILITIES: The candidate should be prepared to teach plant ecology
and/or general ecology as well as introductory botany for majors or
non-majors. In addition, the candidate may be able to offer courses in
their particular specialty. Normal teaching load is two courses with lab
each quarter (an average of 12 contact hours); small class sizes allow for
a variety of teaching approaches. Research involving undergraduates or
masters students is expected; continued scholarly activity is required.
QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate will have a broad academic
background in biology and a Ph.D. involving research on a plant ecological
problem. Prior teaching experience is preferred. A commitment to
excellence in teaching and the development of a research program suitable
for the involvement of students are essential. No particular
sub-specialties of plant ecology are excluded. We are especially
interested in candidates who will contribute ecological approaches
currently lacking from the department (e.g., molecular ecology, ecosystem
dynamics, and landscape or restoration ecology, among other possibilities)
and who could work on questions related to Pacific Northwest plants,
vegetation, communities, or ecosystems.
RANK: Assistant/Associate Professor
SALARY RANGE: 38,240 - 40,570 (depending on qualifications and experience)
SCREENING INFORMATION: Screening begins January 14, 2000 and continues
until suitable candidates are found.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Send cover letter, c.v., teaching and research statements, a list of
coursework and other experience demonstrating a broad biological
background, names and addresses of three to four references (at least one
of whom can comment on teaching ability), copies of all academic
transcripts, and no more than three reprints to:
Dr. Linda A. Raubeson, Chair
Plant Ecologist Search Committee
Department of Biological Sciences
Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA 98926-7537
Phone: (509) 963-2734 or 2731
Fax: (509) 963-2730
E-mail: raubeson@tahoma.cwu.edu
FOR MORE INFORMATION, please see our web site:
http://www.cwu.edu/~biology/posOpen.html#ecologist
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Kristina A. Ernest
Department of Biological Sciences
Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA 98926
Phone: 509-963-2805
FAX: 509-963-2730
Email: ernestk@cwu.edu