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ANNOUNCEMENT: FACULTY OF PRACTICE IN CLIMATE CHANGE RESILIENCE AND ADAPTATION
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| Institution: | Old Dominion University |
| Location: | Norfolk, VA |
| Category: | Faculty - Science - Geology, Earth Sciences & Oceanography |
| Posted: | 08/08/2013 |
| Applications Due: | 09/01/2013 |
| Type: | Full Time |
Faculty of Practice in Climate Change Resilience and Adaptation (Assistant or Associate Professor level), Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA.
The Virginia Sea Grant (VASG) program and Old Dominion University (ODU) have entered a partnership to support a Faculty of Practice to fill a critical gap in the region for outreach, coordination, and scientific synthesis and integration capacity in climate change adaptation. The Faculty of Practice will serve the Hampton Roads region of southeastern Virginia, the Commonwealth of Virginia, the Mid-Atlantic, and the nation, will be an employee of ODU and a VASG extension staff member, and will be part of the national network of climate extension specialists in the state Sea Grant programs. The faculty member will lead coordination and communication, and scientific synthesis and integration efforts aiming at disaster risk reduction, increased resilience, and improved adaptation capabilities. S/he may also contribute to applied research motivated by community adaptation needs and provide hands-on operational and technical support to coastal communities addressing their adaptation needs. Qualified candidates should have a Ph.D. in a climate adaptation related field (e.g., coastal science, geosciences, atmospheric sciences, geography, land use planning, policy, or other appropriate field), experience with public outreach and engagement, and experience producing scientific synthesis across multiple disciplines. Applications including a letter of interest, a curriculum vitae, and the e-mail addresses and phone numbers of three professional references should be sent electronically to: CCSLRI Search Committee, attention of Elizabeth Smith (exsmith@odu.edu). Review of applications will begin September 1, 2013; the search will remain open until an appointment is made. For a full job description see: http://www.odu.edu//research/initiatives/ccslri or see the local long version.
Old Dominion University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution and requires compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
Application Information
Contact: Elizabeth Smith
Climate Change and Sea Level Rise Initiative
Old Dominion University
Email Address: exsmith at odu.edu