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Assistant Professor of Environmental Science
UIW Mission
University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.
Position Summary
The Assistant Professor of Environmental Science teaches undergraduate-level core and elective courses in environmental science, physical geography, geology, earth science, soil conservation, water quality, oceanography and contributes to mentoring students, including those from underrepresented backgrounds.
The responsibilities for the Assistant Professor of Environmental Science include teaching and developing undergraduate labs and/or lectures in meteorology and environmental science. Teaching responsibilities also include instruction of majors from other science disciplines and non-science majors. The Assistant Professor of Environmental Science develops and maintains an active and ongoing research program. The Assistant Professor of Environmental Science participates in outreach and contributes to departmental, school, and university service. In these and other ways, the faculty member helps to develop innovative approaches to enhancing student engagement, increasing diversity, and expanding collaborations with community and business partners.
This position is considered a Responsible Employee under Title IX federal regulations and Mandatory Reporter under Texas state law and The UIW Sexual Misconduct Policy. As a Mandatory Reporter, this position requires you as the employee to promptly report any incident that you witness or receive information about violating Title IX. These reporting responsibilities are set out in the UIW Sexual Misconduct Policy.
Essential Functions
The Assistant Professor of Environmental Science is responsible for coordinating, developing, and teaching Environmental Science lectures and laboratories. The Assistant Professor of Environmental Science teaches introductory courses as well as upper-division courses in their area of expertise. Official duties and responsibilities of faculty members at the University include teaching, scholarship, service and professional activities. In all matters, faculty are expected to maintain the highest standards of professional ethics consistent with the UIW Mission.
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