CUERP Director - Position Now Open
Loyola University Chicago invites applications for the position of Director of the Center for Urban Environmental Research and Policy (CUERP).
The director will play a vital role in building and preserving the Center's interdisciplinary identity and will be involved in all aspects of initiating and orchestrating the activities necessary to achieve the Center's mission and goals.
Responsibilities of the Director will include:
- cultivating new research and funding opportunities to support affiliated faculty and student projects;
- networking with area institutes as well as local, regional, and national experts to establish important partnerships, share information, and expand research and outreach endeavors;
- striving to create, with its community partners, a sustainable environment in the Chicago metropolitan region;
- working with CUERP's Georgraphic Information Systems (GIS) Specialist to assist in the promotion of GIS throughout Loyola and the larger community;
- overseeing the Center's faculty and student fellowship programs.
The director will hold a joint appointment in CUERP and an academic department appropriate for that person's disciplinary expertise.
We are seeking candidates with the following qualifications:
- a doctorate in the Natural Sciences or Social Sciences relevant to environmental issues;
- an active research progam;
- a demonstrated record of obtaining extramural funding and successfully administering research projects;
- experience in fostering partnerships with community organizations;
- and excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by March 1, 2007. The position will remain open until filled. The anticipated start date is August 16, 2007.
Please send a curriculum vitae (CV), letter of interest, and contact information for three references to:
Dr. Martin Berg, Chairperson, CUERP Search Committee, Department of Biology, Loyola University Chicago, Quinlan Life Sciences Center, 6525 N. Sheridan Road, Room 317, Chicago, IL 60626.
Candidates also must register their application and submit an electronic CV and cover letter at www.careers.luc.edu.
Loyola University Chicago is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer with a strong commitment to the diversification of its faculty.