Applications now being accepted for sustainability hub coordinator positions

The Ohio University Sustainability Committee is currently seeking faculty members to oversee and coordinate collaborative sustainability research, engagement, and curriculum efforts for the Sustainable Living and Sustainable Administration Hubs beginning in the fall 2022 semester. 

The sustainable living hub coordinator will organize or give one presentation per semester on one or more of the Ohio University Sustainability and Climate Action Plan (SCAP) themes of Food, Grounds, Transportation and Student Life as part of the Sustainability Hub Seminar Series.  The sustainable administration hub coordinator will have the same responsibilities for the SCAP themes of Climate, Investments, Human Resources and Procurement.  Coordinators will report annual progress on initiatives to the University Sustainability Committee. 

Please visit this Office of Sustainability website for more information, including the position description for the hub coordinator positions. In addition, informational sessions on Microsoft Teams to learn more about this opportunity for faculty will be offered on Feb. 23 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. and on March 14 from 10 to 11a.m.  Interested faculty are encouraged to join the information sessions any time during the hours they are offered. Additional information is also located on the website.  

The application deadline is midnight on March 15.

In 2018, OHIO embarked upon a university-wide restructuring effort to elevate sustainability efforts throughout every college, department, and division.  Led by the Office of Sustainability and utilizing feedback gathered from the senates and other campus sustainability experts, a strategic plan was developed that included the creation of a new sustainability committee co-chaired by the provost, vice president for finance and administration, and vice president for student affairs.

The restructuring included the creation of Sustainable Infrastructure, Sustainable Administration and Sustainable Living Hubs.  In alignment with University priorities, the hubs act as sustainability engagement ecosystems and utilize the Ohio University campuses as laboratories for sustainability initiatives. The hubs unite staff, faculty, students, and community participants to advance sustainability initiatives in thematic areas.

For more information on the hubs or the hub coordinator position, or to apply or nominate a faculty member, please visit this webpage.