Job Title
Lecturer and Advisor, Undergraduate Environmental Justice Specialization
Company
University of Maryland
Job Description
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
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Position Summary/Purpose of Position:The University of Maryland School of Public Health (SPH), Department of Global, Environmental, and Occupational Health is seeking a highly motivated and collaborative individual for the position of Lecturer and Advisor (professional-track) in the area of environmental justice. This is a 10-month, academic-year, professional track teaching position with the possibility of renewal and a non-tenure promotion track. This position will include teaching and advising responsibilities for the multidisciplinary undergraduate major in Environmental Science and Policy, with a specialization in Environmental Justice (ENSP-EJ).Responsibilities:
- Teach five to six courses per academic year, including two per semester in the areas of environmental justice, the built environment and public health, racism and health disparities, and/or environmental health.
- Advise ENSP-EJ students on scheduling courses, experiential learning credits, and career planning.
- Additional responsibilities may include: attending and participating in program planning meetings; participating in program assessment and evaluation; assisting with the revision of syllabi and curriculum revisions; serving on departmental, school and campus committees; engaging in service to the Department of Global, Environmental, and Occupational Health’s undergraduate and/or MPH programs, and the Environmental Science and Policy Undergraduate Program.
Minimum Qualifications:Education:
Master’s degree in environmental health science, environmental science, environmental or health policy, public health, or related field.Experience:At least one year of college-level teaching experience with demonstrated excellence in the classroom.Knowledge, skills, and experience:
- Expertise in an environmental health subdiscipline (e.g., environmental justice; risk assessment; water, sanitation and hygiene; climate change and health).
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Preferences:Preferences:
- PhD in environmental health science, environmental science, environmental or health policy, public health, or related field.
- Commitment to inclusive pedagogies and working with a diverse body of students in a mentoring role.
- Knowledge of career pathways in environmental justice, and/or experience working on related projects.
- Experience in and commitment to interdisciplinary environmental science and policy education for undergraduates including an appreciation for the social sciences, natural sciences and humanities.
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Additional Information:Academic Environment: The University of Maryland, School of Public Health, on the College Park campus, comprises of the Departments of Epidemiology and Biostatistics; Family Science; Global, Environmental, and Occupational Health; Health Policy and Management; Kinesiology; and Behavioral and Community Health. The University of Maryland is a Research Extensive University. College Park is the flagship campus of the University of Maryland System with over 3,200 full-time faculty members, nearly 31,000 undergraduate students and 10,000 graduate students. The campus offers over 90 undergraduate majors and 190 graduate degrees from 12 colleges and schools. The campus is ideally situated on a metro line that serves the Washington, DC area and is in close proximity to many federal institutes/agencies and departments including EPA, DHHS (NIH, NCI, FDA, CDC NCHS), and USDA. For more details, please visit our website at .As a growing School of Public Health at one of the nation’s leading research universities, we are well-positioned to advance and translate public health knowledge to improve health and well-being. Our students, faculty, staff and community partners are driven by a passion to break down the barriers that keep individuals, families, communities and populations from attaining optimum health and wellness. We value diversity and strive for inclusion in all we do, uplifting people and communities who have experienced historic and ongoing oppression. Through our education, research and community-based work, we are committed to finding new and better ways to promote health, prevent disease and prolong active, happy and high-quality lives. The School’s mission is “to promote and protect the health and wellbeing of the diverse communities throughout Maryland, the nation and the world through leadership and collaboration in interdisciplinary education, research, practice, and public policy.” This position will serve alongside a diverse leadership team and contribute to fulfilling our shared campus, school and department missions.Salary and appointment date: This will be a 10-month, renewable professional-track position at the rank of Lecturer, with promotion potential to Senior Lecturer over time. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. There may be opportunities to earn summer salary through teaching and/or course development. The University of Maryland offers a comprehensive benefits package. Appointment ideally begins in Spring 2024.Application: For full consideration, applicants should submit: 1) a current curriculum vitae; 2) a single letter of intent that describes a) their interest in the position, b) their teaching philosophy c) their teaching and/or mentoring experience and future plans in these areas, and d) details about their commitment to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion; 3) example teaching evaluations (if available) ; and 4) contact information for three references (who will be contacted at a later date ). If you have any questions about the application procedures through eTerp, please email Mr. Maurice Rocque ( ).Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Posting Date: 04/25/2024
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled Yes
Best Consideration Date 05/10/2024
Physical DemandsMust have visual acuity to read information from computer screen.Diversity Statement:The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.Women, minorities, LGBTQ+, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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- * Do you have active and ongoing eligibility to work in the United States and for the University of Maryland, College Park? Please note that visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.
- Yes
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Expected Salary
Location
Baltimore, MD
Job Posting Date
Fri, 26 Apr 2024 23:03:39 GMT