Job Title: Professor, Associate Professor or Assistant Professor of Aquatic Biology
Classification: Faculty, Summer Session I
Duration: Five weeks (June 10-July 12) in 2024 with possibility of continuing appointment
Applications: Review of applications begins November 15; open until filled
Location: Great Lakes Campus, Mancelona, Michigan USA
We seek applicants for a faculty position to teach the Institute's five-week college course, BIOL 322, Aquatic Biology, in our Summer Session I from 10 June to 12 July, 2024.
The faculty member in this position will teach a class of 5-14 students two full days each week.
Instruction is expected to be >50% field based and include instruction in the principles of aquatic biology and skills used in the field and laboratory.
The faculty member will also participate in Integrative Sessions one full day each week, which combine all classes in field-based activities and examine environmental and conservation problems of shared interest with application of Christian principles of creation care to specific issues.
The faculty member will also participate in and, on occasion, lead Sunday evening vesper (worship) services for Au Sable faculty, staff and students on the Institute’s Great Lakes campus.
Faculty Qualifications
Minimum qualifications include a PhD or Master’s in limnology, aquatic biology, stream ecology or related discipline with an emphasis in freshwater aquatic systems – ABD will be considered.
Experience and ability to teach and demonstrate field techniques and use of equipment for studying aquatic ecosystems from a biological perspective.
The successful candidate will have the desire and ability to effectively integrate biblical principles of creation care into their instruction.
Additional desirable skills/certifications/experience include:
· Demonstrated effectiveness in undergraduate teaching in field-based courses and/or study-away programs
· Research expertise in systems-level lake ecology, especially in Laurentian and/or other Great Lakes or groundwater-fed rivers of northern Michigan
· Demonstrated experience communicating information and/or recommendations to state, federal or local officials, other state agencies, stakeholders, or general public.
· Experience in the safe operation of large passenger vans and motorized boats
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Au Sable Institute is committed to combating racism, sexism, and other systems of oppression.
We strongly encourage applications from people of color, women, persons with disabilities, and all individuals who will contribute to the excellence of the Institute.
Au Sable Institute does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures.
Application Process
Review of applications will begin November 15th and continue until the position is filled.
Please send an e-mail with an attached cover letter and resume that clearly states your interest and qualifications for this position to: heath.
garris@ausable.
org.
Please do not send any letters of recommendation at this time.
All applications will be acknowledged and those selected to continue the application process will be asked to provide contact information for three professional references who are able to address relevant experience and teaching effectiveness, and for one pastoral reference who is able to address Christian commitment and maturity and service to a local church.
Additional information, including academic transcripts, may be requested during the review process.
Questions regarding the position or assistance for persons with disabilities can be made to:
Dr.
Heath Garris, Au Sable Institute, 7526 Sunset Trail NE, Mancelona, MI 49659
USA Phone: 864-630-8884, Email: heath.
garris@ausable.
org
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