Assistant Professor in Aquatic Environmental Science

Drake University

Des Moines, IA, USA 🇺🇸

Job Details

Title: Assistant Professor in Aquatic Environmental Science – 998738Description:

The Environmental Science and Sustainability Department at Drake University is seeking applicants for a tenure-track assistant professor position in Aquatic Environmental Science, to begin in the fall semester of 2023. We are looking for a new colleague who is dedicated to teaching, interested in collaboration, and eager to contribute to the growth and further evolution of the department.  Our department values interdisciplinarity, diversity, community engagement, the ability to work with systems in central Iowa, student-centered teaching and research, and a demonstrated ability to obtain external funding. 

Duties:

The successful candidate will have experience in—or the potential for—building an equitable and inclusive environment for teaching, mentoring, research, life experiences, and service to the institution, the department, and our students. The successful candidate will be able to work with community partners, develop a field-based research program in aquatic systems that includes undergraduates, and teach courses on a range of aquatic and earth science topics. Qualifications:

A PhD or ABD status is required for consideration. Candidates with backgrounds in water quality, hydrogeology, hydrology, limnology, geology, biogeochemistry, environmental chemistry, environmental science, resource management, or related fields are encouraged to apply. 

Date Available: 08/28/2023

Required Documents Message: Cover Letter, Diversity Statement, Other, Resume/CV

Drake University is an equal-opportunity employer and actively seeks applicants who reflect the diversity of the nation. No applicant shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, religion, age, disability, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status or any characteristic protected by law in its educational programs and activities, admissions, or employment..


POSITION TYPE

ORGANIZATION TYPE

EXPERIENCE-LEVEL

DEGREE REQUIRED

IHE Delft Institute for Water Education - MSc in Water and Sustainable Development