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Environmental Lecturer Position Feb. 21 2008
Temple University’s Department of Geography and Urban Studies (GUS) invites applications for the position of Lecturer. This is a renewable position, with the initial appointment for academic year 2008-09. PhD in Geography, Environmental Studies, Natural Resources, or a related field is expected to be completed by the start of employment. The successful candidate will have an active role in Temple’s Environmental Studies Program (www.temple.edu/env-stud), which is closely linked with GUS (www.temple.edu/gus) and several other departments in the social and natural sciences. S/he should be comfortable with interdisciplinary approaches to environmental problems and should be able to teach introductory level environmental courses, as well as upper level courses in his or her area of specialty. Areas of interest are open, but should include at least some of the following: resource management, hazards geography, urban environmental issues, GIS, political ecology, critical approaches to environmental studies, biogeography.
A letter that addresses teaching and research interests, curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference should be sent to Dr. Robert Mason, Department of Geography and Urban Studies, 309 Gladfelter Hall, Temple University (025-27), Philadelphia, PA 19122. Review of applications will begin immediately and the deadline for applications is 4 April 2008. Electronic applications are strongly encouraged and should be sent to Dr. Mason at rmason@temple.edu.
Temple University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and the University especially encourages applications from women and minorities.
Social Entrepreneurship Conference
April 9, 2008 8:30-11:30 am March 20, 2008
Green entrepreneurs from throughout the region will be presenting at this event in Temple's Student Activities Center. Information and registration here.
Green Spring Fling March 5, 2008
Get ready for this year's GREEN Spring Fling! During the week of April 14th, Temple will be celebrating Spring Fling with a multitude of events highlighting the environment and encouraging the Temple community to be more conscious of its impact on the earth. Send an email to laura.stein@temple.edu with any suggestions or for more info.
Temple Sustainability Initiative Feb. 27, 2007
President Ann Weaver Hart's Cabinet recently endorsed the findings of Temple's Sustainability Task Force. An Office of Sustainability is being established, with a search for a director to commence soon. More information about Temple's Sustainability Initiative can be found at its web site: www.temple.edu/sustainability
