Post-Doctoral Teaching Fellow – Stonehill College

MPOWIR Mentoring Physical Oceanography Women to Increase Retention; Daley Corner (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Massachusetts seeks a Post-Doctoral Teaching Fellow to teach interdisciplinary environmental science courses. The role involves two courses in the fall and three in the spring while contributing to diversity and experiential learning. A Ph.D. in an environmental area is required. Ideal candidates will have experience in teaching and mentorship with an emphasis on small class settings.

Qualifications

• Ability to teach general education interdisciplinary environmental science courses.
• Evidence of successful undergraduate teaching is desirable.
• Mentoring of undergraduates in research encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Teach two sections of general education interdisciplinary environmental science in fall.
• Teach three courses in spring based on expertise.
• Contribute to the general education curriculum.

Skills

Teaching physical geology

Experience with GIS

Understanding of environmental justice

Environmental health knowledge

Education

Ph.D. in an environmental area

Job description

Post-Doctoral Teaching Fellow – Stonehill College

Position Summary:
The environmental program is growing rapidly and currently serves approximately 80 majors and minors. We are particularly committed to experiential learning, including undergraduate research and community-based learning, and to fostering diversity among faculty and students. We collaborate closely with our campus farm that grows organic produce for local donation, and regularly offer travel and field courses. Class sizes are small, routinely capped at 24 students per class. In addition to serving our majors and minors, we contribute significantly to the general education curriculum.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will teach two sections of general education, interdisciplinary environmental science in the fall and three courses in the spring. The spring courses would depend upon the interests and expertise of the successful candidate, but may include environmental science, environmental ethics, and a course in the successful candidate’s specialty. Mentoring undergraduates in research is encouraged, but not required.

Education and/or Experience:
We welcome applications from those in the geosciences, environmental social sciences, or environmental humanities. Qualifications include a disciplinary or interdisciplinary Ph.D. in an environmental area.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to teach physical geology, GIS, environmental justice, or environmental health are of particular interest. Evidence of successful undergraduate teaching is desirable.

Instructions to Applicants:
Submit a letter of application, CV, three letters of recommendation, transcripts, and a statement of teaching philosophy. Questions: Contact Susan M. Mooney, Environmental Sciences & Studies Program Director, [e-mail]. Review of applications begins February 1, 2019.