Lecturer in Environmental Studies at Binghamton University, State University of New York in binghamton, New York

Job Description:

Category:: Faculty

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Department:: Environmental Studies Program

Locations:: Binghamton, NY

Posted:: Feb 24, 2025

Closes:: Open Until Filled

Type:: Full-time

Ref. No.:: 1034

Position ID:: 185821

About Binghamton University:

Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character - shaped by our mission, outstanding academics, facilities, and community life - promotes extraordinary student success, research, and service; Binghamton University is where our students, faculty and staff thrive.

Working at Binghamton University is more than about having a great job - it is about having the opportunity to flourish in an exciting, engaging environment. Our faculty and staff appreciate Binghamton's collegial and inclusive culture and its commitment to excellence, education, innovation, and civic engagement. Our diverse campus community contributes to our success.

Binghamton merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty who value cutting-edge, and community-engaged research, teaching and service, exceptional staff, and ultramodern facilities to engage and challenge its 18,000+ students. Our high-achieving student body represents diverse experiences from first-generation college-goers to international students. Beyond their talent, these classmates share a desire to shape the future through technology, insight, intellectual exploration, and community service.

Job Description:

The Environmental Studies Program at Binghamton University, State University of New York invites applications for a full-time lecturer position in environmental studies or science beginning in Fall 2025 for an appointment of up to three years, with the possibility of renewal.

We seek a scholar who can teach students about the challenges of the human-nature interface. Our preferred instructor will have a background in coupled human and natural systems, a central focus of Environmental Studies Program. Our new colleague will be able to teach introductory environmental science / studies courses, upper-level courses in their area of expertise, and project-based capstone classes. This is a teaching focused position with a load of three courses per semester.

The Environmental Studies Program places high value on practice-based instructional methods, which take a wide variety of forms including but not exclusive to labs and field-based research, project-driven classes, course-based research experiences, and community-engaged learning. We also value experimental or innovative instructional methods.

The Environmental Studies Program values evidence of advancing equity and inclusion through teaching. The Program is working to increase diversity amongst its faculty. Members of groups historically underrepresented in the field and those from non-traditional backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

Binghamton University and the State of New York have shown a strong commitment to sustainability. The university houses the New Energy New York program and has a new and well-staffed campus sustainability office. Beyond the program level, Binghamton University encourages research across departments through our trans-disciplinary areas of excellence (TAEs). These TAEs bring together and support university researchers interested in conducting interdisciplinary projects in sustainable communities, smart energy, data science, health sciences, material and visual worlds, and citizenship, rights and cultural belonging. The Environmental Studies Program is committed to engaging with these sustainability priorities.

Binghamton University's campus offers a variety of natural areas for ecological exploration in research and teaching with the 190-acre Nature Preserve, which includes a 20-acre wetland, and 137-acre Nuthatch Hollow encompassing woodland, stream, scrubland, and grassland habitats. Additionally, environmental studies students and faculty regularly engage regional, national, and international non-profit organizations, governments, and businesses in roles as researchers, consultants, and interns.

Requirements:

Required:

• Ph.D. in environmental science, or related field, required by August 18, 2025


• Experience teaching undergraduate courses in environmental studies or science

Preferred:

• Experience teaching upper-level, project-based undergraduate courses


• Experience teaching large enrollment courses


• Evidence of teaching that is oriented toward advancing equity and inclusion


• Ability to support undergraduate research opportunities through courses and individual mentorship


• Experience developing and delivering innovative instructional methods

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Additional Information:

Binghamton University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact: Ada Robinson-Perez, ADA Coordinator email: arobins@binghamton.edu.

The State University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of Binghamton University to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or arrest and/or criminal conviction record unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

As required by title IX and its implementing regulations, Binghamton University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the educational programs and activities which it operates. This requirement extends to employment and admission. Inquiries about sex discrimination may be directed to the University Title IX Coordinator or directly to the Office of Civil Rights (OCR). Contact information for the Title IX Coordinator and OCR, as well as the University's complete Non-Discrimination Notice may be found here.

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.

Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus effective August 1, 2017.

Application Instructions:

All applicants must apply using the university's online applicant-tracking system, Interview Exchange: http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=185821

Interested candidates should submit the following documents:

• Cover letter, which speaks to scholarly preparation, teaching experience or preparation, and teaching philosophy


• CV


• Summary of evidence of effective teaching, such as examples of student evaluations, sample syllabi, and/or course assignments, etc.


• A document with titles and descriptions of at least two possible course offerings in their area of expertise


• Links to any academic-only website or other online presence, if not included in CV or cover letter


• Names and contact information for three references

Review of applications will begin Monday March 24, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.

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