FACULTY POSITION
Assistant Professor in Energy Land Management School of Natural Resources
West Virginia University
Academic Rank and Salary:The Energy Land Management Program in the School of Natural Resources at West Virginia University (Morgantown, WV) is seeking an individual with expertise in land management within the petroleum and natural gas industry, the coal industry, or other energy industry sectors to fill a nine-month tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor. The position has a projected starting date of July 1,2016. Summer salary may be available initially in order to establish a research program contingent upon availability of funds.
Responsibilities: The successful candidate willteach the following undergraduate courses: ENLM 150,Introduction to Energy Land Management;ENLM 200,Principles of Energy Land Management; and ENLM 450,Energy Land Management Strategic Planning. The incumbent will advise undergraduate students. The incumbent will be expected to collaborate with federal and state resource agencies and the industry to promote long-term partnerships focused on energy land management. The incumbent is expected to develop an annual internship program with the energy industry sector and work with both employers and students to maximize identified internship opportunities. Incumbent will also be expected to interact with the ELM Academic Accreditation body by attending annual meetings and submitting requested updates and reporting. They also will be expected to develop a vibrant externally funded, nationally and internationally recognized research program that complements existing program strengths in energy land management. Serve as liaison with the accreditation body.
Qualifications: An earned PhD or JD in engineering,law, business, resource economics, or a natural resource management discipline by the time of appointment, and documented teaching ability are required. The successful candidate must be able to effectively communicate with undergraduate students, clientele groups,and professionals in the field of energy land management. Ability to work within interdisciplinary groups that are cross-cutting among the energy sector is important. Applicants with expertise in the engineering,law, business, resource economics, or natural resource management disciplines are acceptable,but preference will be given to candidates with the credentials and interest to work across the energy sector.
Program:The Energy Land Management program at WVU is one of six program areas in the School of Natural Resources. The program offers a degree at the bachelor level. The program is housed within the Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Design.
Location:The West Virginia University main campus is located in Morgantown, a small city of 30,000 in the Appalachian Mountains on West Virginia's northern border adjacent to Pennsylvania. Morgantown was named a top 10 college town in 2013 by the American Institute of Economic Research and was ranked number 2 in Milken lnstitute's 2013 Annual Index of Best Performing Cities-Small Metros. West Virginia University is the state's major research,doctoral degree granting,land-grant institution. It serves over 29,500 students in 184-degree programs offered by 14 academic schools and colleges.
Salary: Salary for the position is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Application: West Virginia University encourages applications from and nominations of women, disabled individuals, veterans, and members of minority groups. Candidates should submit a letter of application, curriculum vita, and the names, addresses, and contact information of four professional references as a single PDF document. The review of applications will begin on February 1, 2016 and will continue until the position is filled. WVU will accept and prefers electronic submissions, sent as attachments in one fife to jmcneel @wvu . edu .Written applications should be directed to:
Dr. Joseph F. McNeel,Director School of Natural Resources
West Virginia University, P.O. Box 6125 Morgantown, West Virginia 26506-6125
West Virginia University is committed to enhancingits faculty diversity. Women and minority applicants are encouraged to apply. Web Site: http://naturalresources.wvu.edu/
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