USF MSEM Position Announcement Program Manager & Faculty Master of Science in Environmental Management (MSEM) Program Department of Environmental Science College of Arts and Sciences UNIVERSITY OF SAN FRANCISCO Summary The Master of Science in Environmental Management (MSEM) Program at the University of San Francisco (USF) invites applications for a new Program Manager / Faculty member. The full-­‐time, term faculty position will contribute both management and teaching in our thriving, professionally-­‐oriented Masters program. The anticipated start date is Spring 2012. Program Management and Teaching Duties The MSEM program has a rich history of educating a workforce to manage current and emerging environmental challenges. Full-­‐time faculty and adjunct practitioners offer weekend and weeknight curriculum to a diverse mix of students and working professionals. We seek a candidate with experience and vision to support program operation and strengthen outreach, as well as the expertise to contribute teaching. Duties are expected to be roughly two-­‐thirds program management and one-­‐third teaching (16 units of program management and 8 units of teaching per year), with opportunity for adjustment based on program needs and candidate interests. As Program Manager for MSEM, the position will work in close coordination with the academic Graduate Program Director to engage in: recruitment; application and admission activities; advising and mentoring of current students; and strengthening alumni and professional networks of the MSEM program. As Faculty in the MSEM program, the candidate is expected to teach 8 units per year, in at least one area of environmental science and management (area of specialization is open). We invite candidates to find out more about the MSEM curriculum and program on our website at: http://www.usfca.edu/msem/ Qualifications The ideal candidate will have a mix of strong management and interpersonal skills, professional work experience in the environmental field, and teaching experience. The successful candidate should hold Ph.D. in an area of environmental science, engineering, planning or management. Candidates with an M.S. degree and significant professional experience are welcome to apply. Application Process Consideration of applications will begin 21 November 2011, and continue until the position is filled. The preferred start date is 21 January 2012; actual start date may be tailored to the successful candidate. USF MSEM Position Announcement Applicants should submit: (i) a cover letter summarizing interests and qualifications; (ii) curriculum vitae, (iii) a list of three references, including name, title, telephone, e-­‐mail address, and mail address; (iv) a statement of teaching philosophy and interests, and evidence of teaching ability (e.g., sample syllabi, teaching evaluations); and (v) one sample of your professional or research work. Applications should be submitted electronically, in PDF file(s) labeled with the applicant’s last name, to: msemsearch@usfca.edu In addition, please provide pertinent contact information for this job by creating an account on the USF Human Resources website: http://www.usfjobs.com . Any materials that cannot be submitted electronically should be mailed to: MSEM Search Committee Department of Environmental Science University of San Francisco 2130 Fulton Street San Francisco, CA 94117-­‐1080 Inquiries can be directed to Dr. Stephanie Ohshita, Graduate Program Director, at sbohshita@usfca.edu. The University of San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. As a private, Catholic, and Jesuit institution, we welcome candidates who will positively contribute to social and environmental justice. We encourage women and minority applicants for all positions.