Visiting Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies

Visiting Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies, Knox College The Department of Environmental Studies at Knox College invites applications for a one-year appointment, with possibility of renewal, as visiting assistant professor of environmental studies, to begin September 1, 2023.
We are particularly interested in candidates whose research focuses on some aspect of environmental history or the environmental social sciences, including but not limited to environmental policy, environmental justice, or sustainability.
Knox is an independent, selective liberal arts institution with a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching in a diverse environment.
The Environmental Studies Department offers major tracks in Environmental Studies and Environmental Science, both of which culminate in faculty-supervised student research.
The College has three 10-week academic terms per year, with a teaching load of two courses per term.
The successful candidate will have experience with research techniques appropriate to their field, and should be prepared to supervise senior research projects.
Candidates should also be prepared to teach an introductory course and an advanced course in the environmental social sciences or history, to contribute to a team-taught introductory course in Environmental Studies, and to teach additional courses that contribute to departmental majors as well as the general education curriculum.
Knox is a diverse college with over 35% of the student body identifying as American students of color and more than 15% international students.
Experience working with diverse populations of students and a commitment to teach successfully in a multicultural environment are expected.
Visiting faculty members at Knox are included in all aspects of the intellectual life of the College.
The visiting faculty member will have a modest conference travel budget and access to research resources.
Pay is commensurate with first-year, entry-level faculty positions.
Qualifications: Ph.
D.
preferred at time of appointment; exceptional ABD candidates will also be considered.
Candidates should submit: 1.
A letter of application that addresses the candidate’s preparation for inclusive teaching and mentorship of diverse student populations, describes your research agenda, and articulates your undergraduate liberal arts teaching philosophy 2.
A curriculum vitae; 3.
Unofficial graduate transcript; 4.
Names of three confidential professional references.
Submission via Interfolio: https://apply.
interfolio.
com/124585 Review of applications begins May 1, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled.
Questions may be addressed to Katherine Adelsberger at kadelsbe@knox.
edu.
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