SOUTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY, Program in Environmental Studies, seeks a tenure-track assistant professor of environmental studies to begin fall 2010. Qualifications include a Ph.D. in Environmental Studies, Environmental Geography, Urban Studies, Public Health, or related field. The successful candidate will have a broad knowledge of environmental studies and current environmental concerns. A commitment to teaching a range of courses within a liberal arts tradition is essential. This faculty person will help develop a core environmental studies curriculum and will teach in that curriculum.  Courses will include an interdisciplinary Introduction to Environmental Studies, a Senior Research Seminar, and courses in the person’s area of specialty. Candidates must have GIS expertise and use GIS in courses as appropriate. Finally, we seek a colleague with an interest in global issues of environmental justice which is a focus of our Environmental Studies program. We are especially interested in candidates committed to advancing diversity in academia. Candidates must hold or anticipate a Ph.D. in one of the areas listed or a related discipline by August 15, 2010. Consideration of applications will begin October 1, 2009 and continue until the position is filled.

Southwestern University is a selective, undergraduate institution committed to a broad-based liberal arts, sciences, and fine arts education. Southwestern currently enrolls approximately 1,250 students and maintains a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. In addition to a number of other national organizations, Southwestern University is a member of two consortia of liberal arts colleges, the Associated Colleges of the South and the Annapolis Group. Located in Georgetown, Texas, 28 miles north of downtown Austin, Southwestern is affiliated with The United Methodist Church. Southwestern University is committed to fostering a diverse educational environment and encourages applications from members of groups traditionally under-represented in academia. For information concerning the University, visit our Web site at www.southwestern.edu.

Candidates should submit letter of application, curriculum vitae, research and teaching statements, and contact information for three references to Maria Trevino, Faculty Secretary, Southwestern University, P.O. Box 770, Georgetown TX 78627-0770 (trevinom@southwestern.edu, 512/863-1360). Consideration of applications will begin October 1, 2009 and continue until the position is filled. Southwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE/M/F.