Post-Doctoral Teaching Fellow of Environmental Science
Location: St. George, UT
Job
Type: Full-Time Faculty
Division: College of Science, Engineering & Technology
Job Number: 22FAC725-1
Position Announcement
The Department of Earth &
Environmental Sciences at Dixie State University in St. George, UT invite applications for a two-year post-doctoral faculty teaching
position in the area of Environmental Science, to begin Fall Semester or August 2022 and lasting the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 academic years.
We seek a broadly trained professional with the potential to contribute to DSU’s Earth, Energy and Environmental Sciences
program. We are looking for applicants passionate about teaching and mentoring undergraduate students. The successful candidate will join a
department of seven full-time faculty members with diverse disciplinary expertise and will receive professional mentoring from one or more
full-time faculty in the department. More information about the department and its associated programs can be found at https://ees.dixie.edu/.
Dixie State University is a fast-growing public
university located in the dramatic red rock landscape of southwest Utah. St. George is surrounded by several national parks, national
monuments, and wilderness areas (Zion National Park is less than an hour’s drive away). Our area provides unmatched opportunities for
research, student activity and recreation in some of the most stunning landscapes in North America.
Responsibilities
- Teach 30 credits of lecture and laboratory courses each academic year. Develop new curricula
and innovative teaching methodologies for upper-level undergraduate courses (specifically courses in Energy Technology and Sustainability,
and Environmental Monitoring and Characterization). - Involve undergraduate students in experiential-learning projects and
research. - Attend department, division, and college faculty meetings. Hold regular office hours. Work with other faculty in program
management. Adhere to university policies.
Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Environmental Science, Environmental
Engineering, or closely related field is required. As this position is aimed at providing an early-career experience, the candidate’s Ph.D.
should have been earned during the last five years. ABD may be considered if degree is awarded prior to August 2022. - Successful
teaching experience at the college or university level, ideally with experience using active learning models of instruction. - Ability to develop appropriate course content for face-to-face instruction, flipped, hybrid, and online instruction. Demonstrated
ability to continually learn new skills, tools, and practices that are adopted by the professional and academic communities preferred. - Ability to work well with other faculty, staff, and students and contribute to a collegial environment.
- Ability to communicate
clearly with students, staff, and colleagues, both orally and in writing. - Background in field methods in environmental science,
energy technology and sustainability, environmental monitoring, or any closely related field preferred. - Be strongly committed to
the teacher-scholar model, maintaining high-quality teaching while also supporting research involving highly motivated undergraduates
preferred.
Supplemental Information
POSITION DETAILS, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Full-time (9-month) non-tenure-track faculty position, with a two-year contract. Faculty service begins August 2022, with pay & benefits
starting July 1, 2022. Annual salary of $43,000 – $46,000, depending upon qualifications & experience; additional compensation available
for summer/overload teaching. Excellent benefits package included that begins on start date; includes medical, dental, vision, employee
assistance and wellness programs, life, disability, retirement, undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents, etc.
See https://humanresources.dixie.edu/employee-benefits/ under “Benefits Summary” for more details.
ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Application review begins January 10, 2022; position open until
filled. Candidates must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, contact information for three professional references (including email
addresses), transcripts, and a Student Success Statement (approximately one page, single-spaced, about their teaching or other experience,
successes, and challenges in working with a diverse student population). Please upload all of the requested documents when you submit your
application. Employment is contingent upon successful completion and certification of required degrees and upon successfully passing a
background check. If, because of a disability, you need special services or facilities in order to apply for this opening, please call the
Human Resources Office (435) 652-7520.
ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY: Dixie State University (DSU) is an open,
inclusive, comprehensive, polytechnic institution committed to exceptional student learning and success. DSU has adopted an instructional
approach of “active learning. active life” and a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating
a student-centered active, applied and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered. Established in 1911 as a community
college and in 2013 as a state university, DSU is located in picturesque southwestern Utah with its red rocks, desert climate, over 300 days
of sunshine annually, and featuring easy access to world-class outdoor recreational opportunities. The nearest metropolitan area is Las
Vegas, NV (120 miles), with amenities such as an international airport and professional sporting teams. Click here to learn more about the University.
Dixie State University is a
fast-growing Utah public institution of higher education, with more than 12,000 students. We offer over 230 programs, including masters,
bachelors, associates, certificates, endorsements, minors, and/or emphases. DSU seeks to recruit and retain diverse and ambitious faculty
and staff who bring new ideas, possess values and career aspirations aligned with the mission and vision, and are inspired to build a
premier open, inclusive, comprehensive, polytechnic university. DSU is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer; the President and
employees of DSU are fully committed to Affirmative Action and within its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment,
Dixie State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national
origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other
status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state or local law.
The following individuals have been
designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or DSU’s non-discrimination
policies:
- Director of Equity Compliance / Title IX Coordinator: Hazel Sainsbury – titleix@dixie.edu, HCC 579, 435-652-7747.
- Deputy Title IX Coordinator: Abby Del Giacco – titleix@dixie.edu, 435-652-7731.
For further information regarding
non-discrimination, please visit https://titleix.dixie.edu/ or
contact:
- U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, ocr@ed.gov, 800-421-3481.
- U.S. Department of Education, Denver Regional Office, ocr.denver@ed.gov, 303-844-5695.
In compliance with federal law, all persons
hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility
verification form upon hire.
Benefits
Highlights from DSU’s benefits package include:
- 14.2% retirement contribution, paid 100% by the
employer (no match required), vested on day 1 of full-time employment; - Regular undergraduate tuition waiver (paid at 100%) for
employee, spouse, and unmarried dependent children to take courses at Dixie State; - Full medical, dental, and vision plans, with low
employee-paid premiums, that begins on day 1 of full-time employment; - Flexible Spending Accounts or Health Savings Accounts
available; - Employer-paid basic life insurance & disability insurance coverage from day 1 of full-time employment;
- Generous staff leave accruals, plus 12 paid holidays per calendar year.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
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