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Lecturer Position in Biosystems Engineering

The Department of Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences at Clemson University invites applications for a full-time Lecturer position to begin in Fall 2016. The position will be responsible for teaching courses in the Biosystems Engineering Program. Potential courses include Capstone Design, Biosystems Thermodynamics, Renewable Energy Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Bioprocess Engineering Design, Honors Research and laboratory sections for a variety of undergraduate courses. The position will be appointed with a one-year contract, renewable annually, and with potential promotion to Senior Lecturer after five years of excellent performance. Duties include teaching the equivalent of three courses per semester, advising students, assisting with collection of assessment data for ABET accreditation, recruitment and actively contributing to the core undergraduate teaching mission of the Biosystems Engineering Program. The position will provide an opportunity to experience teaching at the undergraduate level and develop teaching skills with significant mentoring. Opportunities to pursue research interests will be encouraged once a strong record of teaching is established. 

The successful candidate must possess a Ph.D. degree in Biosystems Engineering or a related field. Professional licensure or the ability to obtain a PE is desirable. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated aptitude to teach undergraduate Biosystems Engineering courses. The candidate must have the communication skills to motivate students and create a dynamic, interactive learning environment. Applications from women, members of underrepresented minority groups, veterans, and persons with disabilities will be particularly welcomed.

The Biosystems Engineering Program is one of several within the Department, which currently has 23 tenure-track/tenured faculty and 4 full time and part time lecturers actively involved in research, teaching, and service endeavors. The Biosystems Engineering Program is housed in Brackett Hall, with research facilities in the Biosystems Research Complex and the Clemson Environmental Technology Laboratory. Clemson University is a public, land-grant institution currently ranked as 21st among national public universities by U.S. News and World Report and as a Tier 1 Research Institution with highest research activity by the Carnegie Foundation. The campus is located between Atlanta, GA and Charlotte, NC in upstate South Carolina. The location is at the foothills of the mountains with access to three lakes and only 30 minutes from Greenville, SC.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vita, list of three references, and a teaching interest statement (maximum two pages). The search will continue until the position is filled; however, to receive guaranteed consideration, applications should be received by July 1, 2016. Applications should be sent as a single PDF file attachment to:

Dr. David L. Freedman
Department Chair
dfreedm@clemson.edu

International Students and Summer C Opportunity

Extension Educator – Environmental Management – Livestock Production

As part of Michigan State University Extension (MSUE) and the Agriculture and Agribusiness Institute (AABI), this position will provide local as well as statewide leadership and educational programming expertise in environmental nutrient management issues related to livestock production. Located in Alma, Michigan (Gratiot County), this position will have both local and state-wide focus, will collaborate across work teams, Institutes and commodity groups, and will work with faculty, specialists and educators for overall advancement of Michigan agricultural industries.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES/RESPONSIBILIES

· Develop, conduct and evaluate innovative educational programs that meet current and projected needs;
· Communicate and interact with commodity groups to evaluate the needs of clientele;
· Serve as an information resource to clientele, partners and Extension staff;
· Collaborate with MSU Extension staff to conduct and evaluate programming efforts;
· In concert with the MSUE work team(s), work with federal, state and county agencies to complete needs assessment of the livestock industry and develop effective programming;
· Author, produce and submit regular research-based educational articles;
· Develop and utilize appropriate media methods to communicate current and timely information, research results, and relevant industry updates, as well as a schedule of current and future activities;
· Actively participate in professional development opportunities;
· Gather and report programming outputs and impacts, to demonstrate program effectiveness and to guide future program priorities for MSUE, the Agriculture and Agribusiness Institute and the work team aligned with;
· Work to ensure that educational needs assessments, program development and recruitment efforts include the engagement of Michigan’s diverse residents across race, gender, socioeconomic class, disabilities and other differences;
· Understand and implement Civil Rights policies and procedures;
· Other duties or projects as assigned by the Institute Director.

QUALIFICATIONS (include but are not limited to):

· Master’s degree from an accredited institution in a field of study related to environmental management and/or nutrient utilization must be earned by date of hire.

· 3-years’ experience in Extension program delivery or demonstrated ability and skill in educational program planning, implementation and evaluation (relevant experience acquired within the last 5-years preferred);

 Applicants should include the names and contact information (including email addresses) of four professional references with the cover letter.

This position is a full-time, end-dated appointment renewable annually based upon successful performance and continued funding.

Email:batesr2@anr.msu.edu