Sustainability Scholar Program - Sustainability Hub for Innovation & Environment

About the Program

The Sustainability Fellows Program provides an opportunity for a faculty member to advance an initiative or research project related to sustainability on our campus or in our curriculum. The fellowship will be a one-year special appointment (beginning in the Fall semester). During that time the Fellow will assist with the administration of campuswide sustainability initiatives (including strategic planning and budgeting) and implementing activities that exemplify the principles of the Okanagan Charter. The SHINE team and AVP for Sustainability will assist the Fellow in advancing their proposed project, applying for external funding, and reporting progress to the campus community. Fellows will be expected to serve on the Sustainability Council and attend SHINE team meetings. 

Appointment

Fellows will have up to 12 credits of reassigned time per academic year, with replacement costs covered by SHINE. The fellowship is for 1-2 years (specify in application), and could continue during the summer (with summer salary) if desired/necessary. Fellows should also provide a proposed budget for any training, conference travel or other activities related to the implementation of the proposed project. 

Sustainability Fellows Application Process

Applicants must be tenured faculty or have continuing (NMUFA) or continuing contract status (AAUP). Applications should be submitted electronically before May 1, 2024, in full, as a single pdf document to the AVP for Sustainability jessitho@nmu.edu and must include: 

• A curriculum vitae 
• A letter addressed to the AVP for Sustainability describing (1) why the applicant is interested in the Fellow's program; (2) a description of a specific project that could be completed within the 1-2 year fellowship; (3) a proposed project timeline; and (4) a proposed budget that may include professional development costs. 
• A letter of support from your department head 
• Evidence that your dean also supports your application (copy of email communication is sufficient).

Applications will be evaluated based on overall fit with the current institutional needs and strength of the application.