Position Announcements
Assistant Professor Environmental Science
Assistant Professor in Environmental Science
American University, Washington DC
American University invites applications for a tenure-track
position in climate science beginning in Fall 2011. We are
interested in candidates who use climate models to
understand aquatic ecosystem processes; those using climate
models to understand terrestrial ecosystems are also
encouraged to apply.
Applicants must have a PhD with preference given to those
with post-doctoral experience and external funding. We
welcome applications from individuals already in tenure-track
positions. Successful candidate will be expected to have or
develop a competitive research program and contribute to
teaching, advising, and mentoring graduate and
undergraduate students.
Review of applications will begin October 15, 2010.
Candidates should send an application letter outlining
research interests, teaching philosophy, and experience; a CV;
and up to three sample publications. Three letters of
reference should be sent directly from the referees
Application materials should be sent to:
Chair, Climate Science Search
Department of Environmental Science
American University, Hurst Hall 101
4400 Massachusetts Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20016-8007
Email: environmental@american.edu (electronic submission is
encouraged)
American University is an affirmative action/Equal opportunity
employer committed to a diverse faculty, staff, and student
body. Women and minority candidates are strongly
encouraged to apply.