Assistant Professor of Environmental Biology

Founded in 1885, Springfield College is internationally renowned in the allied health sciences, human and social services, sports and movement students, and the arts and sciences. Campus life is guided by the distinctive Humanics philosophy: education of the whole person - spirit, mind and body - for leadership in service to others. More than 5,000 traditional, nontraditional and international students study at its main campus and satellite campuses of its School of Human Services in eight cities.

Position Overview: 

Springfield College invites applications for a tenure track position in Environmental Biology. The College seeks a broadly trained biologist who can teach introductory level biology, upper division courses in ecology and plant biology, and upper division courses in support of a new interdisciplinary environmental science major.

Responsibilites: 

Preference will be given to candidates who are excellent and innovative teachers;

And those who can engage undergraduate students in research and fieldwork projects in environmental biology.

Qualifications:   

• Candidates must possess a doctorate in biology or environmental biology from a regional accredited institution, and expertise or experience with environmental regulations and policy.
• Experience mentoring undergraduate Environment Club students or sustainability efforts in a campus setting also valued.

Please click "Apply Now Online!" to send your letter of application, current resume or curriculum vitae and the names and contact information for 3-5 professional references to:

Dr. Anne Herzog, Dean of Arts, Science, and Professional Studies
Springfield College
263 Alden St.
Springfield, MA 01109 

Note: Initial review of applications will begin on November 4, 2013. Appointment start date is August 2014.

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