One-year Visiting Assistant Professor in Environmental Studies – International Environmental Policy

The Environmental Studies (ES) Department at Colby College invites applications for a one-year visiting assistant professor position in environmental policy to begin September 1, 2024. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Environmental Studies, Environmental Policy, or a related interdisciplinary environmental field as well as a strong commitment to undergraduate education.

Candidates who are ABD with an expected completion date prior to September 1, 2024 will be considered. Teaching responsibilities will include five courses. The candidate will teach an intermediate-level course in international environmental policy, electives in their area of specialty, and possibly teach a methods course or co-teach the introductory course for environmental majors and minors. Specific areas of interest include, but are not limited to, international policy dimensions of climate change, food systems/agriculture, water resources, pollution, and environmental justice.

The search committee is especially interested in candidates who, through their research, teaching and/or service, will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the campus community. For more information about the Environmental Studies Program, faculty, and curriculum, please see the Environmental Studies Program website.

Interested candidates should submit the following materials electronically to the like below: a letter of application that includes an expression of interest in liberal arts undergraduate education, curriculum vitae, a two page statement of teaching and research interests that includes evidence of a commitment to the value of diversity and experience with inclusive teaching. Letters of recommendation will be requested for finalists. Application review will begin 5/31/2024 and will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries may be directed to environmentalstudiessearch@colby.edu.

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