Assistant Professor, Environmental Science (Forest/Field Ecology)
State University of New York, College at Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY

The Center for Earth and Environmental Science at the State University of New York, College at Plattsburgh seeks to fill a position for a full time tenure track assistant professor in environmental science and ecology, effective August 2013.

Responsibilities include: The successful candidate will teach courses including Forest Ecology and Management, Field Ecology, Plant Ecology, and an advanced writing seminar in Environmental Science. The candidate will be expected to show evidence of continuing scholarship involving students and have research interests applicable, but not limited, to the Lake Champlain-Adirondack region. The successful applicant may be expected to teach in the Applied Environmental Science Program at Miner Institute and may collaborate with the Lake Champlain Research Institute and participate in masters programs.

Required Qualifications: A Ph.D. in an ecological science or a related field is required at time of appointment. Candidates must provide evidence for effective teaching at the undergraduate level and the potential for scholarship. Candidates must also provide unofficial transcripts for all college-level coursework.

Preferred Qualifications: Candidates with a Ph.D. in an ecological science or a related field with expertise in forest ecology and management and field ecology are preferred.

SUNY Plattsburgh is an equal opportunity employer, committed to excellence through diversity.

Salary: $48,000 minimum, plus excellent benefits.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Application materials received by December 31, 2012 will be guaranteed full consideration. Please apply to http://jobs.plattsburgh.edu/postings/4038 and include a cover letter, resume or C.V., a statement of research and teaching philosophy, names and contact information of three current references and unofficial transcripts. ABDs should include contact information for dissertation chair and anticipated defense date. Confidential references may be solicited for candidates as the search progresses. Official transcripts from an accredited institution will be required prior to employment.