Assistant​/Associate Professor of Environmental Science

Overview

Job Title: Assistant/Associate Professor of Environmental Science

Agency: West Texas A&M University

Department: Life, Earth & Environmental Sciences

Job Location: Canyon, Texas

Job Type: Faculty

Proposed Minimum Salary: Commensurate

Job Description: Notice:
All posted positions are subject to budget approval.

• Develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in environmental science or closely related areas, including but not limited to atmospheric and climate science, environmental health and safety and compliance, hazardous waste assessment, wildland soils and soil pollution, human and ecological risk assessment, environmental and wildlife toxicology, contaminant transport, exposure and remediation.
• Develop an externally funded, dynamic research program capable of supporting undergraduate and graduate student research experiences.
• Recruit, advise, and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
• Actively participate in departmental, university, and professional service activities.
• Work collaboratively with WTAMU administration and faculty, other universities and agencies, to support teaching, research, and service needs.

Necessary

Qualifications:

• An earned PhD in Environmental Science or closely related field (e.g., geoscience, soil science, hydrology, atmospheric and climate science, or environmental chemistry).
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and service.
• Competency in scientific research and commitment to obtaining extramural funding to support a competitive research program in environmental science.
• Leadership skills, effective communication, self-motivation, and performance in a student-centered environment are expected.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience and successful record in instruction, and mentoring student research.
• Academic or industry experience beyond the Ph.D. is preferred.
• Working knowledge or experience in environmental consulting and state or federal agencies regulatory and compliance techniques.
• Experience with applied environmental research projects that provide undergraduate and graduate students with knowledge and experience relevant to state, federal and private sector careers in research, development, environmental compliance and remediation.
• Successful history of seeking/obtaining extramural funding (list awards and amounts in the CV).
• Demonstrated, proven record in leadership, mentoring, and interdisciplinary research. Preferably experience in leading interdisciplinary teams across multiple organizations.

Required documents:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Personal statement of teaching philosophy & interests
• Summary of current & proposed research interests (limit of two pages)
• Unofficial transcripts (official transcripts expected promptly by the successful candidate)
• Three professional references

Please attach all documents in the attachment box at the bottom of the “My Experience” page before continuing through the application. Use the “Upload” button to add each document individually. All revisions must be made prior to application submission. If you need assistance with uploading documents, contact WTAMU Human Resources at hr.

Texas law requires that males age 18 through 25 be properly registered with the Selective Service System to be eligible for employment.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

The A&M System strives to maintain a competitive, high-quality benefit package to support the health and wellness needs of our workforce. This includes comprehensive health and welfare insurance plans, additional health and lifestyle programs, and optional retirement savings opportunities. Eligible employees will have access to paid leave programs in addition to 13-15 paid holidays each year. For more information regarding the benefit package go to:
West Texas A&M University:
Human Resources Benefits.

All applicants must attest they are not employed by and do not have any connection or continuous connections to any government entity or political apparatus of a country listed in 15 C.F.R. § 791.4.

For additional questions or information regarding this position, please contact:

Search Committee Chair:
Erik Crosman

Department:
Life, Earth, and Environmental Science

Phone:

Email: etcrosman

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.