REPORTS TO: DEAN OF THE SCHOOL OF NATURAL SCIENCES AND MATHEMATICS
Lake Erie College, a small, co-educational, four-year, independent liberal arts college located in Painesville, OH, 30 miles east of Cleveland, invites applications for the full-time position of Assistant Professor of Environmental Science/Environmental Chemistry or related field, beginning with the 2025-26 academic year.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Using collaborative, instructional technology, and innovative methods, teaches undergraduate courses in environmental science and chemistry, including but not limited to: introductory chemistry, ecotoxicology, environmental management, and soil science.
· Oversees senior capstone research and develops an additional course in an area of expertise/interest.
· Actively engages undergraduate students in research projects.
· Participates in departmental-level planning and development initiatives.
· Supports assessment and recruitment activities to enhance the environmental science program.
· Provides service to the campus and surrounding communities through outreach and engagement efforts.
· Contributes to college governance by serving on faculty and institutional committees.
· Performs academic advising and supporting broader college service initiatives.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & KEY COMPETENCIES:
· A minimum of Ph.D. in environmental science, environmental chemistry, or a related field (or providing official notification of completion of the doctoral degree by the hire date).
· Demonstrates a commitment to excellence in teaching, advising, and mentoring students in a liberal arts college environment, as well as service to the campus and local communities.
· Demonstrates evidence of experiential learning approaches.
· Utilizes technology effectively in laboratory, field, and lecture settings.
· Showcases experience or potential for research involving undergraduate students.
· Growth mindset and institutional teamwork ethic.
· Creative, strategic, and thoughtful.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Qualified candidates should submit a letter of interest, CV, statement of teaching philosophy, and three professional references either (1) online at www.lec.edu/employment-at-lec/ Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Subject to a criminal background check prior to employment. EOE
