Term Faculty (Non-Tenure Track) - Environmental Science and Studies (24-25), Chicago, Illinois

DePaul University

DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.


Posting Details

Job ID: 137163
Rank: Instructor/Professional Lecturer
College/School: Chicago, IL - College of Science and Health
Responsibilities:

DePaul University invites applications for a full-time instructor beginning in September 2024. This position has an initial contract that runs until the end of the 2024-2025 academic year (June 2025) with the potential for renewal after this date. This is an opportunity to join DePaul's vibrant Environmental Science and Studies (ENV) department ( https://env.depaul.edu ) as teaching faculty.

We seek applicants with a broad background in environmental science disciplines who are passionate about teaching environmental and sustainability issues. In addition to classes of more general interest for both majors and non-majors, there may be opportunities to teach both new and listed classes (ex. Chicago Quarter, water resources, etc.) related to the areas of expertise of the successful candidate. We welcome applicants whose teaching complements but does not duplicate existing faculty expertise.

Instructors teach 9 teaching equivalents (TE) a year (each lecture section counts for 1 TE and each lab section for 0.5 TE). Note that DePaul uses a quarter system, and these teaching equivalents typically occur over the autumn, winter, and spring quarters.

This contract position is an exciting opportunity for an individual with a commitment to undergraduate education. Additionally, community partnerships can be developed using Chicago as a classroom for social justice and equity-based learning. We have long-standing collaborations in teaching and research with the Field Museum, the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, the Morton Arboretum, and the Urban Wildlife Institute at the Lincoln Park Zoo.

The successful candidate will have a demonstrably strong record of teaching and will be committed to helping a diverse population of students succeed in learning, regardless of gender, ethnicity, and STEM preparation. The ENV particularly values inclusive and active pedagogical approaches in the classroom.

About the Department, College, and University

The ENV currently serves over 120 undergraduate students in two majors: Environmental Science (BS) and Environmental Studies (BA). The department also offers a MS in Environmental Science that serves approximately 20 students. The ENV currently has eight core faculty and a laboratorian. ENV faculty are actively engaged in research and teach a diverse student population.

Although our ENV department prides itself on its small-community feel, the College of Science and Health (CSH) and DePaul University offer big-university resources and amenities. CSH houses 10 departments including Biology, Chemistry, and Health Sciences, with nearly 2,300 undergraduate students and 900 graduate students in 20 master's and doctoral programs. CSH facilities include greenhouses, vans for field work and field trips, laboratory spaces, a flame atomic absorption spectrometer (FL-AAS), ion chromatograph, portable x-ray fluorescence spectrometer (pXRF), a STEM center, and internal funding opportunities for faculty and student projects. DePaul's Steans Center supports faculty in developing research and educational partnerships with Chicago communities and provides funds for students engaged in community-based research.

With a total enrollment of over 20,000 students, DePaul is one of the largest private non-profit universities and the largest Catholic university in the nation. Yet, the class size in its academic programs typically does not exceed 40 students, reflecting the value the university places on teaching excellence. DePaul's programs provide high-quality, personalized, accessible education to a diverse student body, grounded in the values of St. Vincent de Paul. Our teaching and research advance knowledge and service to society.

DePaul seeks applicants who reflect the diversity of its student body and the city of Chicago. Those with experience working with diverse faculty, staff, and students, and who can contribute to an inclusive climate are encouraged to apply. We urge candidates to provide examples of their successes in these areas.

Women, members of historically underrepresented groups, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Required Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications

• A graduate degree in an environmental science discipline
• Ability to teach courses in a range of environmental courses at the undergraduate level
• Demonstrated accomplishments in a collaborative environment

Preferred Qualifications

• A PhD is strongly preferred
• Commitment to developing innovative curriculum
• Interest in opportunities to incorporate service-learning in teaching

Special Instructions to Applicants:
A complete application should contain the following:

A letter of application indicating interest in and qualifications for the position;

A curriculum vitae;

A one-page statement of teaching philosophy;

Evidence of teaching effectiveness: for example, syllabi, teaching evaluations, assignments;

Contact information for three professional references who will be contacted by the Interfolio application system for direct recommendation letter uploads.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Only completed applications will be considered. Applications submitted by May 15th, 2024, will receive priority consideration.

For further questions about this position, please contact Dr. Jess Vogt, search committee chair, at jess.vogt@depaul.edu .

Applicant Documents

Cover Letter(1)
C.V.(1)
Teaching Statement(1)
Other Document(1)
Confidential Letter of Recommendation or Evaluation(3)

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