College of Environmental Science and Forestry
Faculty of Environmental Studies
Chair Search Description
The Faculty of Environmental
Studies at the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and
Forestry (SUNY-ESF) seeks a new Chair as we move into an exciting new phase of
development beginning in the Fall of 2007. The successful
candidate should bring strong leadership skills in the context of collaboration
with the faculty and the ability to foster excellence in undergraduate and
graduate teaching, applied and traditional research, and public service and
practice.
The Faculty of Environmental
Studies pursues the integration of the humanities, social and natural sciences
and professions with an action-oriented focus on addressing critical
environmental problems. Our core strengths in environmental policy and
analysis, and environmental communication build on the outstanding reputation
of SUNY-ESF in the environmental sciences and engineering and our long history
of education of environmental professionals.
This tenured,
calendar-year position requires: (1) an earned doctorate in a disciplinary or
interdisciplinary field relevant to environmental studies; (2) experience as a
college or university faculty member, including in leadership roles; (3)
demonstrated success in teaching and research/practice in environmental affairs;
(4) strong interpersonal and communication skills; (5) a commitment to
intellectual diversity and interdisciplinary scholarship; and (6) the ability
to encourage and uphold constructive and collaborative relationships. We are
open to applicants with scholarly and professional strengths in any area
related to environmental studies. We are especially interested in those working
in any of the following areas: environmental thought and philosophy, climate
change policy, non-traditional environmental management, collaborative
governance, international environmental affairs, community capacity building,
sustainability, and traditional ecological knowledge.
The
Chair has responsibility for administering the Faculty of Environmental Studies
(ES); providing leadership to undergraduate and graduate education and research
in ES; coordinating ES interests and programs with other Faculties at ESF;
guiding public service and continuing education in environmental studies;
working within the College-wide administration to shape and implement
educational and administrative policies; and representing the College in the
area of environmental studies. Teaching one graduate or undergraduate course
per year is required. Further information about the ES Faculty can be found at www.esf.edu/es.
Application
letters should address the six requirements listed above and be accompanied by
a C.V. or résumé; one-page statement of leadership philosophy,
administrative experience and educational philosophy; and names, titles, and
contact information of three references. Please submit all materials
electronically as Word or PDF files to jobs@esf.edu.
Applications will be
accepted until the position is filled, however, evaluation of applications will
begin on March 15, 2007. Position begins August 2007 or as soon as a qualified
candidate becomes available.
About
Environmental Studies at SUNY-ESF
The Faculty of Environmental
Studies (ES) is ESF’s interdisciplinary social
science and humanities department. We are evolving to a model of collaborative
governance in the unit and looking to a future that includes new programs and
projects that critically engage environmental affairs and the community. We
have eleven core faculty members with expertise in environmental policy,
economics, governance, human behavior, communication, sustainability,
eco-criticism, impact analysis, public participation, conflict resolution, and
environmental thought. A number of colleagues from
About SUNY-ESF
One of the few
institutions worldwide focused exclusively on environmental research, policy
and applications, ESF embodies the best qualities of a small college with close
faculty-student interaction and a research-intensive doctoral degree-granting
institution. ESF provides high quality instruction, research, and public
service through its academic campus in
About the
The SUNY College
of Environmental Science and Forestry is located in the “University Hill”
section of
For further information on
personnel questions, contact: Mark
Scimone, Assistant Director of Human Resources, SUNY-ESF, 216 Bray Hall, One
Forestry Drive, Syracuse, NY 13210; email: mscimone@esf.edu
For further information about
the search process, contact: Dr. Chad Dawson,
ES Search Committee Chair, SUNY-ESF, 320 Bray Hall, One Forestry Drive,
Syracuse, NY 13210; email: cpdawson@esf.edu