Position Description:

Malone University seeks an Assistant Professor of Environmental Science to help build and launch an Environmental Science Major which has been identified as a strategic growth priority of the university. This major would expand our existing Environmental Science minor, be housed in the Division of Natural and Health Sciences, and be built in partnership with faculty from our nationally recognized Zoo and Wildlife Biology Program.

Individuals with expertise in Hydrology, Water Management, Environmental Chemistry, Sustainability, Geospatial Analyses, and/or Environmental Law and Policy are particularly encouraged to apply.

About the Division

The Division of Natural and Health Sciences consists of twelve full-time faculty (six in the nursing program, three biologists, two chemists, and an exercise science specialist) with varying research interests. The division offers a wide variety of majors within the Natural and Health Sciences.

Responsibilities

• The normal teaching load is 12 credits per semester
• Teach lecture and lab courses such as geology, geospatial analysis, hydrology, soil sciences, environmental law and policy and other courses within the applicant’s area(s) of specialization
• Advise and mentor students and supervise undergraduate research
• Engage in scholarship and community service
• Serve on departmental and institutional committees

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Earth and Environmental Sciences, Hydrological Sciences, Soil Sciences, or a related field by August 2025
• Strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and mentoring, professional development and scholarly research
• Commitment to the Christian faith and a commitment to the integration of faith and learning in the academic discipline

Timeline

Review of applications will begin on January 15, 2025, and continue until the position is filled.

How to Apply

Application materials should include:

1. Letter of application
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Completed Malone University faculty employment application
   https://www.malone.edu/files/resources/facultyapplication-fillable-2020-fm.pdf
4. Statement of Christian Belief and Practice in response to the following prompt: Malone University takes seriously the integration of the orthodox Christian faith and all academic disciplines and requires that faculty (full-time and adjunct) profess faith in Jesus Christ. Therefore, we ask that you provide a statement (750 words or fewer) in which you: 
1. Discuss your faith in relationship to the University’s Doctrinal Statement and Community Agreement
2. Describe your engagement with a local congregation or faith community
5. Statement of the integration of faith and learning in the academic discipline (750 words or fewer)
6. Statement of teaching philosophy
7. Research statement
8. Names and contact information for three professional references

 Application materials and/or position inquiries should be sent to:          provost@malone.edu

About Malone University

Celebrating more than 125 years of higher education, Malone University is a Christian university for the arts, sciences, and professions in the liberal arts tradition. The University is affiliated with the Evangelical Friends Church – Eastern Region. The students, faculty and staff represent more than 40 denominations. Equal Opportunity Malone University has an established policy of equal academic and employment opportunity. This policy is applied to all qualified students, employees, and applicants for admission or employment, in all university programs and activities, without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, or military or veteran status. Malone University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and minorities.

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