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Description
The College of Liberal Arts & Sciences and College of Engineering & Engineering Technology at Northern Illinois University anticipate hiring a permanent director for its Institute for the Study of the Environment, Sustainability, and Energy (ESE Institute).
The Institute is a new interdisciplinary unit that involves multiple departments and colleges. The institute's goal is to conduct foundational research and educate on pressing environmental and energy-related issues. The ESE Institute takes a comprehensive approach to applying theoretical and applied knowledge from the natural and social sciences, engineering, and the humanities to current environmental issues and policies.
Position Overview:
With faculty associates in Anthropology, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Geography, Geology, History, Law, Political Science, Technology, the director will provide leadership in implementing and further developing the undergraduate and graduate degree programs and hiring additional faculty. The director will also maintain an active research program within one of the participating colleges and have primary teaching responsibilities in Environmental Studies.
Qualifications:
Ph.D. required and a research record appropriate for appointment as full or associate professor with tenure in an existing department; field of scholarship is open. Other requisites include evidence of outstanding teaching, research, and scholarly publications related to environmental studies, a record of extramural funding, and experience working cooperatively with a broad, multi-disciplinary constituency. The candidate will possess outstanding leadership, management and organizational skills.
To Apply:
Candidates must send a statement of professional interest in the position and current curriculum vitae. Please list contact information for 3 people qualified to independently assess your candidacy. Applications may be submitted electronically or sent by mail.
Melissa Lenczewski, Interim Director
ESE Institute, Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, IL 60115
Review of applications will begin October 1, 2010 and continue until filled. Contact Melissa Lenczewski or visit NIU for more information.
NIU values diversity in its faculty, staff, and student body. In keeping with this commitment, we strongly encourage applications from diverse candidates and candidates who support diversity and understand the interrelationship of environmental issues and such factors as race, class, and gender. NIU is an AA/EEO institution.