Assistant Professor of Sustainable Community Development

Summary
Northland College, an environmentally-committed college on the shores of Lake Superior, is currently doing a number of academic searches with special attention to diversifying its faculty. Among these, we invite applications for a full-time, tenure track position in Sustainable Community Development at the Assistant Professor level to begin in the fall of 2010.

Qualifications
The Department of Social Responsibility at Northland College seeks an Assistant Professor of Sustainable Community Development beginning Fall Semester, 2010. A Ph.D. in Community Development, Economics, Sociology, Political Science or a related subject, plus teaching experience at the college level, and a record of scholarly activity are required.

Responsibilities
Northland College features an integrated Liberal Arts program and an environmental focus. The Department of Social Responsibility has majors in Business and Sustainability, Sociology and Social Justice, and Sustainable Community Development. Teaching load is 3-3-1 (seven courses in two fifteen-week semesters and one four-week semester). Northland College has 620 students and 40 faculty and is located in Ashland, Wisconsin on Lake Superior’s south shore.

Position Description
To Apply:
A completed application includes 1) a letter of application, 2) a teaching statement on experience in, or work with, diverse communities, and 3) a curriculum vitae which includes contact information for three professional references in PDF format.

Northland College
1411 Ellis Avenue
Ashland, Wisconsin 54806-3999
(715) 682-1699