BOONE, NORTH CAROLINA 28608
The Goodnight Family Sustainable Development Program at Appalachian State University invites applications for the position of Director, with appointment beginning July 1, 2010. Field or discipline relevant to sustainable development is open, but the successful candidate must meet the requirements for appointment with tenure at the rank of Professor or Associate Professor. Salary commensurate with qualifications.

We seek a talented scholar/practitioner who possesses the skills and vision to lead a rapidly growing interdisciplinary program committed to the integrated study and practice of sustainable development. Previous administrative experience is essential; preference will be given to candidates with an active research agenda, experience in interdisciplinary programs, and demonstrated commitment to community engagement. Duties will include managing personnel, budget, outreach, and curriculum development, as well as research and teaching.

The Program’s mission is to engage students in the academic discourse and real-world practice of sustainable development. With emphases in sustainable agriculture, development studies, and environmental studies, our BS and BA degrees are among the first in the nation to promote the interdisciplinary understanding of sustainable development through an integrated curriculum that includes rigorous academic study and hands-on community engagement. Our students’ practical experiences at the Program’s teaching and research farm, with community stakeholders in the Appalachian region, and in international programs are central to the Program’s outreach and its commitment to the combined study of both theory and praxis. Our faculty share a strong transdisciplinary dedication to sustainable development, and our graduates are prepared to work in leadership positions toward a just and sustainable future. Several endowments support our work. We are a newly-established program with more than 130 majors and the possibility of a future graduate program. For more information, see our website at http://susdev.appstate.edu/.

Appalachian State University, located in the southern Appalachian Mountains, is a highly ranked comprehensive university and a member institution of the 16 campus University of North Carolina system. With more than 16,000 students, Appalachian State strives to maintain its reputation for excellence in teaching while continuing to enhance its research reputation.

Applicants should submit a letter of interest, which includes a statement of your understanding of sustainable development, curriculum vitae, and the names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of five references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled. Applicants may contact Dr. Cynthia Wood at 828-262-6492 or woodca@appstate.edu. Please submit applications electronically (pdf only) to sdsearch@appstate.edu or by mail to:

Dr. Cynthia Wood, Search Committee Chair
SD Director Search
Appalachian State University
c/o Academic Affairs
ASU Box 32006
Boone, NC 28608

Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University has a strong commitment to the principles of diversity and inclusion and to maintaining working and learning environments that are free of all forms of discrimination. Individuals with disabilities may request accommodations in the application process by contacting Dr. Cynthia Wood. Documentation of identity and employability of the applicant will be required before the hiring process can be finalized.