Professor and Chair School of Earth, Environment, and Sustainability

Georgia Southern University is seeking a Professor and Chair for the School of Earth, Environment, and Sustainability located in Statesboro, GA. This full-time position involves teaching, research, service, and administration. The Chair will contribute to undergraduate and graduate education and engage in environmental and sustainability initiatives. Georgia Southern is a large university dedicated to academic excellence and community service.
Professor and Chair School of Earth, Environment, and
Sustainability

Job ID: 277243

Location: Statesboro, Georgia

Full/Part Time:

Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Join Our Team at Georgia Southern!

Georgia Southern is a dynamic university with three vibrant
campuses in Hinesville, Savannah and Statesboro serving the
communities in Southeast Georgia. As a Carnegie Doctoral/R2
institution, our world-class scholars instruct about 26,000
students in associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral level
degree programs. Whether you are seeking the charm of a small town,
the traditions of a historical/urban destination near the beach or
supporting our military service members and their families, Georgia
Southern offers its faculty and staff the best of all worlds!

Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an
exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and
professional growth. We are steeped in tradition and devoted to
academic distinction in teaching, scholarship and service. In 2018
Forbes Magazine listed Georgia Southern, along with 10 other
Georgia companies or institutions, as one of America's Best Midsize
Employers. Georgia Southern University is passionate about serving
our region while preparing our students to be lifelong scholars,
leaders, and responsible stewards of their communities and the
world.

To learn more about Georgia Southern's Vision, Mission and Values
please click here:
https://president.georgiasouthern.edu/performance-excellence/mission-values/

Location

With more than 26,000 students and 141 degree programs, Georgia
Southern University is the largest comprehensive university south
of Atlanta. Our hands-on, practical approach to learning, and
faculty dedicated to teaching, ensure you are prepared for your
career and life after graduation.

Statesboro Campus

1332 Southern Drive

Statesboro, GA 30458

Armstrong Campus

11935 Abercorn Street

Savannah, GA 31419

Department Information

Within this setting, the School of Earth, Environment and
Sustainability (SEES) is actively engaged in both undergraduate and
graduate education, research and service. The School represents the
combined efforts of the Department of Geology and Geography that
now include the B.S. in Geosciences (concentrations in geology and
geography) and the Institute for Coastal Plain Science, along with
the rapidly growing B.S. in Sustainability Science, and M.S. and
Ph.D. in Environmental Science. In addition to being a significant
player in the development of interdisciplinary sustainability and
environmental degree programs, SEES is a substantial contributor to
Georgia Southern's Coastal Resilience Research Impact Area and is
expected to be an integral component of environmental and
sustainability teaching and research initiatives currently under
development at the Wexford campus in Ireland. To this end, the
individual hired to fill this advertised position will be expected
to help contribute to the expanding role of SEES in both teaching
and research.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Dean, the Chair's workload distribution includes
teaching (20%), maintaining an active research agenda (20%),
participating in disciplinary and university service (10%), and
administration of all aspects of the School (50%). The position is
fiscal year, 12- month appointment. The salary is competitive and
commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Required Qualifications

Earned doctorate in environmental science, geology, geography,
geosciences, sustainability science, or a closely related
discipline including 18 graduate semester hours in any of these
areas,

A record of academic accomplishment commensurate with the rank of
professor with tenure, exemplified by research that has been
broadly validated and externally funded, and a minimum of 5 years
full-time college/university teaching experience at the associate
professor level.

Experience working with or mentoring PhD Students.

Demonstrated commitment to advancing a strong and growing research
and scholarship agenda and the production of research/creative
activities as appropriate to the discipline.

Potential to further enrich the existing research profile of the
School, as well as a clear plan for a continued research program
that can be sustained within the workload parameters of the Chair's
position.

Commitment to engaging with best practice initiatives in
instruction and pedagogy, mentoring, and curriculum design and
development. Candidates should provide evidence of a commitment to
fostering and valuing excellence in teaching with a focus on
evidence-based practices among all faculty in support of student
success.

Willingness to engage with institutional student success
initiatives

Commitment to engaging with best practice initiatives in
instruction and pedagogy, mentoring, and curriculum design and
development

Preferred Qualifications

Commitment to and evidence of ability to collaborate effectively
with a variety of constituencies across multiple campuses including
faculty, staff, university administration and the public to promote
School goals and advocate for School priorities.

Commitment to and evidence of potential to equitably evaluate and
support advancement of all faculty and staff from across an array
ranks of sub disciplines in the School .

Minimum of 2 years of administrative experience (e.g., as
department chair, associate chair, assistant dean, graduate program
coordinator etc.)

Evidence of academic leadership experience and accomplishments that
demonstrate the potential for effective communication, resource
management and allocation, supervision of personnel, conflict
resolution while fostering a positive work environment, and program
development and assessment.

Proposed Salary

Commensurate with experience.

This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.

Required Documents to Attach

A complete application consists of a letter addressing the
qualifications cited above; a curriculum vitae; description of research program
with information about potential external funding sources; and the
names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at
least three professional references. Other documentation may be
requested.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

Consistently exhibit engaging customer service

Ability to support various constituencies served by the
University

Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office,
Google, and/or applications as required for specific position

KNOWLEDGE

Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional
goals and support University's mission for student success

SKILLS

Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and
human relations skills

Apply Before Date

Open Until Filled

Screening of applications begins November 1, 2024 and continues
until the position is filled. Preferred start date is July 1,
2025.

Contact Information

Dr. Jacque Kelly

jkelly@georgiasouthern.edu

912-478-8677

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26
institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System
Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence,
Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation
for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community
member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these
standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and
Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and
can be found on-line at
https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board
Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line
at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Conditions of Employment

All work (with limited exceptions such as research and study abroad
outside activities such as grading and email correspondence) for
Georgia Southern University must be completed while the employee is
physically present in the state of Georgia, unless specifically
authorized by the university for a specific purpose and limited
period of time within current policy.

Faculty are expected to contribute to the vibrant university
community by engaging students, participating in events, and
performing other responsibilities on-campus.

Faculty may be required to teach, conduct research, or perform
service duties on any of the three campuses. Georgia Southern
provides accessible transportation options between campuses.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background
investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating
your eligibility for employment with Georgia Southern University,
as determined by Georgia Southern University in its sole
discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history
reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a
satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a
pre-employment drug test.

Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and
state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this
institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents
(BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are
available for your inspection upon request.

Legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of
employment without assistance from the University.

Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free
Community.

Equal Employment Opportunity

More information about the institution is available through
http://www.georgiasouthern.edu
or https://www.georgiasouthern.edu/cosm/sees/.
The names of applicants and nominees, vitae, and other
non-evaluative information may be subject to public inspection
under the Georgia Open Records Act. Georgia Southern University
provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and
applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin,
religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or
disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under
the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the search
process should notify Human Resources: (912) 478-6947.

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.

This position will not be required to drive.

This role is not considered a position of trust.

Background Check

Standard + Education

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