Visiting Assistant Lecturer

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Position Overview

The Department of Environmental Studies at the University of New England (www.une.edu) invites applications for a one-year, full-time Visiting Assistant Lecturer, beginning August 2017. We encourage applications from candidates with experience in the following fields: alternative energy, environmental health, climate change, or sustainable forestry. The candidate will join along-established, enthusiastic academic department with 5 tenured faculty and 2 lecturers offering majors in Environmental Sciences and Environmental Studies. The College of Arts & Sciences is dedicated to fostering environmental awareness in all students.

Responsibilities

• The candidate will teach 4 classes a semester, including an introductory course in Environmental Issues (a Core Curriculum course for all College of Arts & Sciences students) and upper-level Environmental Science/Studies electives.
• Teaching duties may include sophomore-level courses, as needed, for majors.
• The position also involves department-level service.

Qualifications

• Completion of a master’s or doctoral degree and teaching experience in a field related to the environment is required.
• Candidates should provide evidence of excellence in teaching.

To Apply

Please be sure to click here and follow the application instructions provided on our website.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For more information about the department, please visit our website or contact Dr. Pamela Morgan, Department Chair, here.