Jobs, Fellowships & Award Competitions

Below are any postings sent to ASLE regarding jobs, fellowships and award contests that might be of interest to our members or others in the field of literature and environment or related fields. If you would like to post information about a job, fellowship, writing contest or related opportunity, please contact the ASLE Managing Director, info@asle.org.

Jobs

Posted January 20, 2012, Application review began in January.  Applications and nominations are invited for the position of Dean of the Faculty of Environmental Studies at York University. The appointment is for a five-year term, commencing July 1, 2012.

Founded in 1959, York University offers a world-class, modern, interdisciplinary academic experience in Toronto, Canada's most multicultural city. York is at the centre of innovation, with a thriving community of almost 60,000 faculty, staff and students who challenge the ordinary and deliver the unexpected. The University has 10 faculties, offering over 5,000 courses and degrees at the undergraduate, graduate and doctoral levels. York is Canada's third-largest university, with over 240,000 alumni, an operating budget of $890 million and over 280 international partnerships. More information is available at http://www.yorku.ca.

The Faculty of Environmental Studies (FES), established in 1968, redefines the conceptual and theoretical boundaries of environmental studies. FES is committed to social and environmental justice and equity, to collaborative approaches, and to fostering interdisciplinary exploration through the intersection of the humanities, social sciences, arts and natural sciences. The Faculty provides unsurpassed opportunities for teaching, learning, and research on a range of theoretical and applied environmental issues. It offers students the flexibility to pursue their individual learning objectives, as well as opportunities for joint study with other Faculties. FES currently has a full-time faculty complement of approximately 40 and a student population of almost 1300, pursuing undergraduate (BES) and graduate (MES and PhD) programs. The Faculty engages in significant outreach and partnership activities locally and internationally. Additional information about FES is available at http://www.yorku.ca/fes.

The Dean is the chief academic and administrative officer of the Faculty, and leads the Faculty in its teaching, research and service missions, as well as directing its budget, general administration and future development. She or he is an important member of York's senior leadership team, contributing to the future directions of the University. The successful candidate will bring a strong record of academic and administrative experience and leadership to this position.

York University is an Affirmative Action Employer. The Affirmative Action Program can be found on York's website at http://www.yorku.ca/acadjobs/. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

The search committee will begin reviewing applications in January and will continue until the position is successfully filled. Please respond electronically, in confidence, with a letter of introduction and a curriculum vitae that includes the names of three references (who will not be contacted without the consent of the applicant) to the University's consultant:

Laverne Smith & Associates Inc.
1 Yonge Street, Suite 1801
Toronto, ON M5E 1W7
York@lavernesmith.com

Screening of applications begins January 9, 2012.  Assistant Professor, ENVS.  Western State College of Colorado invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track assistant professor position in environmental studies (ENVS) and biology.  Responsibilities include teaching 24 semester credits per year in the areas of environmental studies, biology, ecology, and the science of sustainability. Responsibilities also include: collaborating with campus and community partners in the development of the Center for ENVS; strengthening the science curriculum in ENVS; and advising, college service, and professional activity.  Information on the environmental studies program can be found at http://www.western.edu/academics/envs.

Qualifications: Ph.D. required in Biology, Environmental Science, or a related field before August 2012. Candidates must demonstrate a strong commitment to the liberal arts, undergraduate education, and excellence in teaching.  The ability to connect student research with community sustainable solutions and to collaborate with environmental professionals in developing the Center for Environmental Studies is required.

To apply, use our online application at www.western.edu/jobs; required attachments to your online application include a cover letter, curriculum vitae and academic transcripts.  Three letters of recommendation are also required and these must be submitted via e-mail to Erica Boucher: eboucher@western.edu.  Please direct questions regarding this position to Dr. Kevin Alexander, search committee chair: kalexander@western.edu.  Unofficial transcripts are acceptable during screening. Official transcripts are required prior to employment.  Screening of applications will begin January 9, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled.

Western is a residential, four-year public undergraduate college with an enrollment of 2,400 students who come from across Colorado and all fifty states. Faculty members share a strong commitment to personalized undergraduate education with the liberal arts as its core. They are student-oriented, collegial, energetic, and engaged in the campus and community. The curriculum provides professional flexibility where experiential learning and interdisciplinary approaches are valued. The college is located in Gunnison, Colorado, a rural community 200 miles southwest of Denver. At an elevation of 7,700 feet in the southern Rocky Mountains, the Gunnison Valley provides spectacular year-round outdoor recreational opportunities. Employees have chosen Western because of the quality of life combined with rewarding careers. Visit http://www.western.edu to learn more about Western.

Screening of applicants begins January 16, 2011.  Writing Program Director.  Western State College of Colorado invites applications for the position of Writing Program Director in the department of Communication Arts, Languages, and Literature.  Western offers a unique and vibrant writing program that treats students as beginning scholars. This is a faculty, non-tenure track position, with teaching responsibilities and reassign time for administering the writing program. The director will be responsible for teaching, assessing, and administering the existing basic, first- and second-year writing courses. Other responsibilities include developing a campus-wide writing culture with support from the General Education Coordinator and Director for the Center for Teaching Excellence; overseeing the writing center and peer tutors; training new writing instructors; web development; and working with the teaching assistant program.

Qualifications: MA or terminal degree required in composition, English, or related field. Candidates must have a demonstrated commitment to undergraduate education and excellence in teaching. Working closely with colleagues in a small, student-centered undergraduate program is essential. Ability to understand, work within, and extend the existing text-based and rhetorical curriculum and experience in developmental writing and/or English Language Learning is desired. Preference will be given to applicants experienced in directing a writing center and coordinating assessment.

To apply, use our online application at https://www.western.edu/jobs; required attachments to your online application include a cover letter, statement of teaching philosophy, teaching evaluations, curriculum vitae, sample syllabi for basic, first, and second semester writing courses and academic transcripts. Three letters of recommendation are also required and these must be submitted via email to Barbara Woerner: bwoerner@western.edu. The expected start date is August 2012.  Please direct questions regarding the position to Dr. Bill King, search committee chair: bking@western.edu.  Unofficial transcripts are acceptable during screening. Official transcripts are required prior to employment.  Screening of applicants will begin January 16, 2011, and will continue until the position is filled.

Western is a residential, four-year public undergraduate college with an enrollment of 2,300 students who come from across Colorado and all fifty states. Faculty members share a strong commitment to personalized undergraduate education with the liberal arts as its core. They are student-oriented, collegial, energetic, and engaged in the campus and community. The curriculum provides professional flexibility that values experiential learning and interdisciplinary approaches. The college is located in Gunnison, Colorado, a rural community 200 miles southwest of Denver. At an elevation of 7,700 feet in the southern Rocky Mountains, the Gunnison valley provides significant year-round outdoor recreational opportunities. Employees have chosen Western because of the quality of life combined with rewarding careers. Visit http://www.western.edu to learn more about Western.

March 1, 2012.  President, Sterling College.  The Board of Trustees of Sterling College, Craftsbury Common, VT is pleased to announce the search for its next President following the successful 6 year tenure of Will Wootton.  Sterling is a small, environmentally focused and community centered, B.A. granting liberal arts college with areas of study including Conservation Ecology, Sustainable Agriculture, Environmental Humanities, Natural History, and Outdoor Education. The College's mission, to provide structured academic study with experiential challenges and plain hard work to build responsible problem solvers who become stewards of the environment as they pursue productive lives, is a core principle that guides our community and curriculum. 

Detailed information about the presidential search can be found by clicking on the box "Sterling College Presidential Search" on the College's home page: http://www.sterlingcollege.edu/.

Fellowships

Posted February 2, 2012.  Pre-Doctoral Diversity Fellowship for 2012-13.  The School of Humanities and Sciences at Ithaca College announces a Pre-Doctoral Diversity Fellowship for 2012-13. The fellowship supports promising scholars who are committed to diversity in the academy in order to better prepare them for tenure track appointments within liberal arts or comprehensive colleges/universities.

Applications are welcome in the following areas: Anthropology, Art History, Communication Studies, Environmental Studies and Sciences, History, Philosophy and Religion, Psychology, and Sociology. The Center for the Study of Culture, Race and Ethnicity, which houses the African Diaspora Studies and the Latino/a studies minors, also welcomes applications. The School of Humanities and Sciences houses additional interdisciplinary minors that may be of interest to candidates: Jewish Studies, Latin American Studies, Muslim Cultures, Native American Studies, and Women’s Studies. Fellows who successfully obtain the Ph.D. and show an exemplary record of teaching and scholarship and engagement in academic service throughout their fellowship, may be considered as candidates for tenure-eligible appointments anticipated to begin in the fall of 2013.

Position Responsibilities and Terms of Fellowship: Fellowship is anticipated for the academic year (August 16, 2012 to May 31, 2013) and is non-renewable. The fellow will receive a $30,000 stipend, $3,000 in travel/professional development support, office space, health benefits, and access to Ithaca College and Cornell University libraries. The fellow will teach one course in the fall semester and one course in the spring semester and be invited to speak about her/his dissertation research in relevant classes and at special events at Ithaca College. Position/Job Responsibilities continued Enrollment in an accredited program leading to a Ph.D. degree at a U.S. educational institution, evidence of superior academic achievement, and commitment to a career in teaching at the college or university level required. Candidates must also be authorized to work in the United States. Prior to August 15, 2012, the fellow must be advanced to candidacy at his or her home institution with an approved dissertation proposal. Preference will be given to those candidates in the final writing stages of their dissertation.

Position/Job Qualifications: Successful candidates will show evidence of superior academic achievement, a high degree of promise of continuing achievement as scholars and teachers, a capacity to respond in pedagogically productive ways to the learning needs of students from diverse backgrounds, sustained personal engagement with communities that are underrepresented in the academy and an ability to bring this asset to learning, teaching, and scholarship at the college and university evel, and a likelihood of using the diversity of human experience as an educational resource in teaching and scholarship.

Ithaca College, a comprehensive residential campus community of 7000 students, combines the best of education in the liberal arts and sciences with training in the professions. Our new strategic plan IC 20/20 positions us to offer a truly distinct integrative learning experience that allows us to graduate students who are ready for today’s personal, professional, and global challenges. We seek candidates who embrace integrative learning and want to be a part of this exciting time in Ithaca College history.

Nestled in the heart of New York State’s scenic Finger Lakes region, Ithaca College sits atop South Hill overlooking picturesque Cayuga Lake and is just minutes away from the city center. Combining small town warmth and charm with the vibrancy of a college community, the thriving and culturally diverse city of Ithaca has been rated by Kiplinger’s as one of the top 10 places to live in the U.S. To learn more about Ithaca College, visit us at www.ithaca.edu.

Instructions for submitting your application: Interested individuals should apply online at www.icjobs.org, and submit a C.V./Resume, a cover letter, two sample syllabi, a list of references and a transcript. Questions about the online application should be directed to the Office of Human Resources at (607) 274-8000.  Screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. 

Ithaca College continually strives to build an inclusive and welcoming community of individuals, with diverse talents and skills from a multitude of backgrounds, who are committed to civility, mutual respect, social justice, and the free and open exchange of ideas. Candidates from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Quick Link apply.icjobs.org/applicants/Central?quickFind=177781

March 1, 2012.  Research Fellowships, The Massachusetts Historical Society. MHS will offer short-term and long-term research fellowships for the academic year 2012-2013, including two long-term MHS-NEH research fellowships made possible by an award from the National Endowment for the Humanities.  For more information about the Society’s research fellowships, please visit www.masshist.org/fellowships or contact Kate Viens, Massachusetts Historical Society, 1154 Boylston St., Boston, MA 02215 (fellowships@masshist.org) or 617-646-0568.  MHS-NEH application deadline: January 15, 2012. New England Regional Fellowship Consortium deadline: February 1, 2012. Suzanne and Caleb Loring Fellowship deadline: February 15, 2012. MHS Short-term Fellowship deadline: March 1, 2012.

Writing Fellowships and Outdoor Arts Fellowships, Bernheim Arboretum & Research Forest, Clermont, KY (ongoing)

Fulbright Scholar Program (ongoing)

Travel Grants, Carl Albert Center, University of Oklahoma (ongoing)

National Humanities Center Fellowships (ongoing)

Green Artist Grant (ongoing)
The Nancy H. Gray Foundation for Art in the Environment provides grants to
artists whose work addresses environmental problems, issues, and education.
The grant is available by mail only. Send a SASE to:

N.H. Gray Foundation for Art in the Environment
5128 Manning Drive
Bethesda, MD 20814

Contests

Midwestern Studies Book Award Competition (Society for the Study of Midwestern Literature and Ohio University Press) (ongoing)