Loyola University Chicago (LUC) invites applications for the position of Director of the Center for Urban Environmental Research and Policy (CUERP) (http://www.luc.edu/cuerp). LUC is one of the largest Jesuit universities in the United States, with three campuses in the Chicago metropolitan area and a Rome Center in Italy (http://www.luc.edu). Launched in September 2005 as one of LUC’s Centers of Excellence, CUERP is an interdisciplinary center dedicated to research, teaching, training, and outreach activities that focus on the urban landscape as an ecosystem. CUERP’s mission is to advance understanding of the complex interdependency between humans and environmental systems and facilitate collaboration among scholars who are interested in making a significant contribution to environmental research and policy. CUERP houses the Environmental Science/Studies Program, which offers an undergraduate major.
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 Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialist to assist in the promotion of GIS throughout LUC 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.
The successful candidate will have a doctorate in the Natural Sciences or Social Sciences relevant to environmental issues; an active research program; a demonstrated record of obtaining extramural funding and successfully administrating research projects; experience in fostering partnerships with community organizations; and excellent interpersonal and communication skills. To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by February 15, 2007. The position will remain open until filled. The anticipated start date is August 16, 2007.
Applicants should submit their 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
Room 317, Quinlan Life Sciences Center
6525 North Sheridan Road
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.
