AUNE ES Core Faculty - Environmental Studies with a focus on Conservation Biology | Antioch University
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Antioch University
AUNE ES Core Faculty - Environmental Studies with a focus on Conservation Biology
Job Title: Core Faculty Department: Environmental Studies Classification: Full-time Faculty - Exempt Supervisor: Academic Unit Head/Chair Program Environmental Studies with a focus on Conservation Biology Location: Antioch University New England in Keene, NH Target Date: Summer 2024 Salary Range: $68,162.50 Position Description The School for the Environment of Antioch University invites applications for a Core Faculty appointment in its innovative, interdisciplinary graduate programs leading to Master of Science and Doctoral degrees in Environmental Studies. The selected candidates will teach graduate courses, advise student research and applied projects, and advance their research and professional service in ways that offer student learning, collaboration, and funding opportunities.
We seek highly collaborative faculty members to teach courses in environmental studies and support all degree programs delivered in low-residency, hybrid, online, and face-to- face formats. We invite applications from individuals who are enthusiastic about innovative, experiential/field-based and interdisciplinary approaches to education and environmental studies. We seek colleagues committed to social justice and inclusive education with a record of professional collaboration, applied research, peer-reviewed or popular publications, and community engagement.
The successful candidate will have both wide-ranging and deep training in Conservation Biology, broadly construed, in particular: Vertebrate ecology (e.g., Herpetology / Mammalogy); Urban / Population ecology; Landscape ecology / large-scale conservation planning; AI modeling / machine learning and quantitative ecology; Rewilding strategies. Additional preferred areas of expertise and methodological lenses include: Decolonial theory and methods; Indigenous knowledges; Chicana/o/x and/or Latina/o/x environmentalisms, Black environmentalisms; Asian American environmentalisms; Critical race theory; Queer ecologies, Contemplative ecology; Environmental spirituality; Disability studies; Feminist theory; Multispecies justice; Participatory action research; Qualitative research methods; Youth focused research and engagement; Project management expertise; and Environmental and/or climate justice.
Antioch Core faculty members devote 60% of their time to engagement with student learning. In addition to teaching, duties include serving as faculty mentor for doctoral student independent studies, serving on and chairing doctoral dissertation and master's thesis committees, and master's and doctoral student academic advising. There will also be opportunities to develop new courses in the areas of your interest and/or field study trip courses.
Full-time faculty members are also expected to have active engagement in our on-campus learning community and engage in scholarship, institutional service, and professional or community service related to their Antioch role. Candidates should have a doctoral degree in-hand at contract start date; prior graduate teaching experience is a plus.
Antioch University and the Environmental Studies Department Founded in 1853, Antioch University emphasizes learner-centered education to provide students with the knowledge and skills to lead meaningful lives and to advance social, economic, and environmental justice. We use a distinctive graduate education pedagogy that mixes academic rigor with experiential learning and social engagement. Antioch University New England (AUNE), is one of Antioch University's five regional campuses that draws and serves Environmental Studies students from across the country and globe. AUNE's campus is located in the beautiful Monadnock Region of southwestern New Hampshire, which offers numerous cultural, recreational and educational opportunities. We are less than 100 miles from Boston, MA and Hartford, CT, and a train ride from New York City.
The Environmental Studies Department, with faculty on the east and west coasts, educates visionary, effective leaders in a collaborative interdisciplinary setting, founded on academic excellence and principles of justice and sustainability. Our department is aware of the long and well-documented history of the ways in which the environmental movement, particularly in the United States, has oppressed cultures, peoples and voices, which has prevented some groups from fully participating and contributing to environmental issues. And environmental problems disproportionately impact historically marginalized groups-including people of color, people from working class backgrounds, Indigenous communities, women and LGBTQIA+ people. We are committed to centering these communities in our work and scholarship. We welcome applications from people whose lived experiences reflect the environmental movement's historical marginalization of varied identities, cultures and communities.
AUNE's Environmental Studies Department is home to a range of innovative faculty- and student-led research and public engagement initiatives, including the Antioch Bird Club, Center for Climate Preparedness and Community Resilience, Center for Spatial Analysis and Remote Sensing, Community Garden Connections for food justice, Conservation Psychology Institute, Monadnock Ecological Research & Education Project, The Institute for International Conservation, and Whole Terrain literary journal.
Benefits Summary (Exempt Faculty) Voluntary Health, dental and vision plan and flexible spending account options; employer retirement plan contribution of 6% and employer paid life insurance. Short term disability; voluntary supplemental life insurance, long-term disability, accidental death/dismemberment, critical illness, and accident coverage plans; 12 days per year sick leave and carry-over up to 65 days; 15 paid holidays; tuition remission for employees and dependents at Antioch University campuses; and employee paid options with AFLAC, LegalShield, and Liberty Mutual.
To be considered for these positions, please submit the following documents here
- Cover Letter
- A teaching and a research statement - that details how justice equity and belonging are centered in your work
- Current CV
- Contact information for three (3) professional references
For more information about the position, contact Dr. Rachel Thiet, Department of Environmental Studies, at [email protected] . Application review will begin January 29, 2024.
This position is included in the bargaining unit of Antioch University faculty that is represented by SEIU Local 925. Terms and conditions of employment for bargaining unit positions are subject to change based on collective bargaining.
Coalition for the Common Good (CCG) EEO Statement The Coalition for the Common Good provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic or class protected by federal, state or local laws in matters affecting employment or in providing access to programs. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. The CCG complies with all state and federal laws that prohibit discrimination, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Equal Pay Act and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. Inquiries should be addressed to the Office of Human Resources or the Office of the General Counsel.
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