Tenure-track position available August 19, 2010.  Responsibilities:  teach courses in resource management and one or more sections each semester of an introductory course (Environment and Society) as part of University Core Curriculum; teach courses that contribute to a new concentration in NREM within the undergraduate curriculum, including one or more that may be developed based on the successful applicant's area of specialization; incorporate principles of natural resource management and environmental policy into a comprehensive extramurally-funded research program; collaborate with state and federal agencies and businesses or local community organizations; advise undergraduate and graduate students. 

Minimum qualifications: master's degree and ABD in a field closely related to natural resources or environmental science/studies by August 1, 2010; at least one year teaching at the college or university level; demonstrated evidence of excellence in teaching.

Preferred qualifications:  Ph.D. completed in land management, environmental science or fields closely related to natural resources or environmental science/studies; demonstrated evidence of dedication to quality learner-centered teaching and being adept at motivating critical thinking; applied professional experience in land management; applied research methodologies (quantitative, qualitative, or mixed); research experience involving geographic information systems.  Excellent benefits, including retiree health care and 100% pension contribution for eligible employees.

Send letter of application, current curriculum vitae, statements of personal teaching and research philosophies, copies of official graduate and undergraduate transcripts, and three letters of recommendation to: 

Dr. Paul Chandler, Search Committee Chair
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Management
Ball State University
Muncie, IN  47306

Review of applications will begin January 11, 2010, and will continue until the position is filled. www.bsu.edu/nrem

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