Faculty Position: Institute for Sustainable Practice

Lipscomb University has more than 4,000 students and was ranked in the Top 20 universities in the South, according to the U.S. News and World Report's "2012 America's Best Colleges" guidebook. Lipscomb is located in Nashville, Tennessee, the nation's 27th largest city and ranked as one of the five friendliest cities in America.

The Institute for Sustainable Practice offers diverse, innovative and entrepreneurial academic programs for undergraduate students, graduate students, and professionals alike. The Institute offers 3 undergraduate majors: Conservation and Sustainable Ecology, Sustainable Practice, and Environmental Management and Technology; and 4 graduate programs: a Certificate in Sustainable Practice, a Master of Science degree in Sustainable Practice, a dual degree Master of Science in Sustainable Practice/M.B.A. and a Sustainability concentration for traditional M.B.A. students. The Institute attracts students with a wide variety of backgrounds and interests, such as green building and design, renewable energy, food justice and sustainable food systems, and much more.

Please visit the Institute's website to learn more about the Institute's programs and students.

Lipscomb University's Institute for Sustainable Practice seeks to fill immediately a full-time, tenure-track, Assistant/Associate Professor position.

Responsibilities:

Effectively teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the fundamentals of sustainability. Advise capstones and internships and mentor undergraduate and graduate students. Develop and teach new courses as needed. Develop instructional methods that reflect best practices in pedagogy.

Qualifications:

Strongest consideration will be given to candidates who are sustainability generalists or who have specializations in earth sciences. Candidates must be willing to teach a variety of courses and advise a diverse student population. A Ph.D. in sustainability or a Ph.D. in a closely related field with significant graduate work in sustainability is required. Teaching experience or relevant work experience is an added benefit. Applicants must have completed all requirements for the Ph.D. except the dissertation at the time of application and be willing to relocate to Nashville, Tennessee.

Candidates should have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with faculty, staff and students. The University is associated with the churches of Christ and members with an advanced degree in sustainability or environmental science are encouraged to apply.

Application Deadline: Applicants will be accepted until the position is filled.

To Apply:

Interested candidates should submit the following by email or mail:

• a letter of interest
• curriculum vitae
• names, email addresses and phone numbers of 3 references
• official transcripts and
• mission and faith journey statement

The Institute for Sustainable Practice
One University Park Drive
Nashville, TN 37204

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