Carlisle, PA

Position Title: Visiting Assistant Progessor of Environmental Studies

Organization: Dickinson College

Location: Carlisle, PA

Position Overview: Dickinson College invites applications for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor position in our Environmental Studies Department, commencing July 1, 2024. The successful candidate will approach environmental challenges from an interdisciplinary perspective and will be expected to use active pedagogy to engage students in the field of environmental studies. The successful candidate will be expected to teach a total of five upper-level Society and Environment classes during the year in their area of expertise, with one repetition. Classes could include but are not limited to Environmental Policy, Environmental Justice, Environment & Society, Sustainable Urban Environments, or Food Justice.

Qualifications: Experience in Environmental Policy teaching is preferred. PhD required in Environmental Studies or a related social science field, such as Political Science, Policy Studies, Geography, Anthropology or Sociology. Advanced ABD may be considered. Dickinson College and the Environmental Studies Department value excellence in teaching and scholarship, and we believe in fostering an academic environment that is welcoming for faculty, students, and staff with a wide range of identities and backgrounds. The ability to create inclusive learning environments for an increasingly diverse student body will be an important characteristic of the successful candidate.

Start/End Dates: Proposed Start Date 07/01/2024

Application Deadline: Open until filled

How to Apply: Please use the online application to view the full job description as well as how to apply.