Job Offer: Visiting Lecturer of Environmental Science

Visiting Lecturer of Environmental Science

Position Title:


Visiting Lecturer of Environmental Science



Department/School:


School of Science



Summary:


The School of Science at Marist College is pleased to invite applications for a full-time Visiting Lecturer in the Department of Environmental Science & Policy, for the 2023-2024 academic year. The Department’s academic mission is immeasurably enriched by an inclusive community in which diverse perspectives are respected and valued. Thus, candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.


The Department seeks faculty committed to undergraduate teaching excellence at a comprehensive liberal arts institution that supports both liberal arts and professional programs.


Poughkeepsie and several nearby communities are ranked among the most diverse in the Hudson River Valley region, with major cultural and recreational attractions as well as easy access to New York City on Amtrak or Metro-North train service.



Minimum Qualifications required



»M.S. or Ph.D. in Environmental Science or closely related field

»Enthusiasm for teaching undergraduates

» practice with teaching undergraduates preferred



Essential Functions:


The prosperous candidate will have broad expertise of environmental science & policy, with teaching practice preferred. Teaching responsibilities include 12 contact hours per week each semester. The teaching load will consist primarily of introductory courses that fulfill the general education requirement and may include an introductory course for majors or an upper level course in the area of special interest or skills of the Lecturer. Academic advising, committee service and research are not required.



Preferred Qualifications required



»Ph.D. in Environmental Science or closely related field



Required Application Documents:


Resume, Cover Letter, & Contact Information of 3 Professional References



About the Department/School:


The Department of Environmental Science and Policy highly values experiential environmental education and provides rich research and internship opportunities for students. Majors can choose from a variety of tracks spanning science and policy and are expected to complete an extended independent research or internship project before graduating. For more information on the department, please see: marist.edu/science/environmental-science-policy



About Marist College:


Located on the banks of the historic Hudson River and at its Florence, Italy campus, Marist College is a comprehensive, independent institution grounded in the liberal arts. Its mission is to “help students develop the intellect, character, and skills required for enlightened, ethical, and productive lives in the global community of the 21st century.” Marist educates approximately 5,000 traditional-age undergraduate students and 1,200 adult and graduate students in 53 undergraduate majors and numerous graduate programs, including fully online MBA, MPA, MS, and MA degrees, and also Doctor of Physical Therapy and Physician adjunct programs. Marist is consistently ranked among the best colleges and universities in America by The Princeton Review (Colleges That Create Futures and The Best 386 Colleges), U.S. News & World Report (3rd Most Innovative School/North), Kiplinger’s Personal Finance (“Best College Values”), and others. Marist’s study abroad program is ranked #2 in the nation by the U.S. State Department’s “Open Doors Report” and has also received the Senator Paul Simon Award for First Year Abroad programs in Italy and Ireland. Marist’s Joint Study partnership with IBM, which began in 1988, has brought the College the kind of world-class technology platform typically found at leading research institutions. To lgain more, please visit





Equal Employment Statement:


Marist College is committed to creating a diverse workforce on our campus by ensuring that barriers to equal employment opportunity and upward mobility do not exist here. To this end, the College will strive to achieve the full and fair participation of minorities, women, people with disabilities, and any other protected groups found to be under represented.


Equal opportunity means employment, development, and promotion of individuals without consideration of race, color, discapability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, or veteran status unless there is a bona fide occupational requirement which excludes persons in one of these protected groups. The College will review its employment policies and procedures to ensure that barriers which may unnecessarily exclude protected groups are identified and eliminated. The College will also explore alternative approaches if any policy or practice is found to have a negative impact on protected groups.


Marist's policy of non-discrimination includes not only employment practices but also extends to all services and programs provided by the College. It shall be considered a violation of College policy for any member of the community to discriminate against any individual or group with respect to employment or attendance at Marist College on the basis of race, color, discapability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other condition established by law.



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