Position Announcement
Assistant Professor
School of Natural Sciences
Hampshire College
Application Deadline: Saturday, 15 January 2005
For further information, please go to:
http://ns.hampshire.edu/
Hampshire College is seeking an energetic and versatile earth scientist
for a regular, full-time assistant professor appointment.
The college invites accomplished scientists whose innovative teaching
and research engages undergraduate students to apply. Candidates must be
dynamic and enthusiastic in their teaching and develop a field-based
research program involving undergraduate students.
Hampshire College, an independent liberal arts college in the beautiful
Connecticut River Valley of western Massachusetts, offers a stimulating
and supportive environment for interdisciplinary teaching and
collaborative research. The college emphasizes discussion, projects, and
written evaluations rather than lectures, exams, and grades. Students
are engaged in genuine research at all levels of curriculum. Hampshire
College is a member of the Five College consortium which offers
extensive possibilities for research collaboration.
Applicants are sought in the field of water geoscience, however an
ability to combine undergraduate teaching and research in exciting ways
will be weighed more heavily than specific disciplines. The successful
applicant will complement existing strengths in earth and environmental
science, sustainable technology, ecology, and agriculture. Collaborative
research with other faculty is encouraged.
See the program description at:
http://ns.hampshire.edu
Individual's are sought who will take a leadership role in promoting
diversity in the sciences. A Ph.D. is required. Applicants should
discuss their ideas for integrating research and teaching in their
application letter.
Since our academic structure and approach to teaching differ from those
of traditional institutions, it is important that candidates for faculty
positions review carefully the following web pages before submitting an
application:
Hampshire College
http://www.hampshire.edu
School of Natural Science
http://ns.hampshire.edu
Questions may be addressed to:
Laurie Smith
E-mail: lsmith [at] hampshire.edu
Hampshire College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and has a vigorous
Affirmative Action Program. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.