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Application deadline April 7, 2024, EST 5pm. Visiting Assistant Professor, Department of Environmental Studies, Gettysburg College

The Department of Environmental Studies at Gettysburg College invites applications for a one year Visiting Assistant Professor position with specialization in Environmental Humanities beginning August, 2024. The successful candidate will be part of a robust interdisciplinary Environmental Studies department. Teaching responsibilities include the required Introduction to Environmental Humanities core course for Environmental Studies majors, upper-division courses in the candidate’s area of specialization, and introductory environmental studies courses for non-majors. The teaching load for this position will be six courses a year.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate must have a PhD in the Environmental Humanities or related discipline (ABDs will be considered). We are particularly interested in candidates with specializations in Environmental Justice Studies, Environmental Communication, or Ecomedia Studies, but will consider a wide range of specializations within the Environmental Humanities. We seek an individual committed to teaching undergraduates in an interdisciplinary department and with demonstrated teaching experience. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who can demonstrate through their teaching and service that they can contribute to the diversity and inclusive excellence of our community.

Application Details:

Please visit our website to submit your electronic application: https://gettysburg.peopleadmin.com/postings/5323. Please submit a curriculum vitae, statement of teaching and research goals, and two letters of reference that address teaching effectiveness.

Gettysburg College is a highly selective liberal arts college located within 90 minutes of the Baltimore/Washington metropolitan area. Established in 1832, the College has a rich history and is situated on a 220-acre campus with an enrollment of approximately 2,500 students. Gettysburg College, an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal, state, local laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and admission. The College prohibits discrimination and harassment, and provides equal opportunity without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, marital/familial status, possession of a General Education Development Certificate (GED) as compared to a high school diploma, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex, age, or genetic information in all aspects of employment, educational programs, activities, and admissions. Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972, Gettysburg College prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex (i.e., which includes but is not limited to the prohibition of sexual misconduct and relationship violence, including sexual assault and harassment) in all of its educational programs and activities.

Applications received before November 1, 2024, 11:59 pm eastern time, will be given full consideration. Currie C. and Thomas A. Barron Visiting Professor in the Environment and Humanities.

Princeton University seeks to appoint a distinguished humanist whose work is related to the environment for the 2025-2026 academic year. The on-campus position will provide salary plus benefits for the academic year. The funds may be used to supplement a sabbatical leave.

The position is supported by the High Meadows Environmental Institute – the interdisciplinary center of environmental research, education, and outreach at Princeton University. Persons appointed will hold the title of the Currie C. and Thomas A. Barron Visiting Professor in the Environment and Humanities.

Applicants should be accomplished scholars on leave from their home institution, who have exceptional records of publication and teaching and whose interests lie at the intersection of environmental issues and the humanities. Of particular interest are scholars with expertise and interests related to air and water sustainability, biodiversity, energy, environmental justice, food system change, global health, global warming, and wilderness histories and futures. There is no geographic limitation. Backgrounds in American studies, settler colonial studies, Indigenous studies, environmental art and media, environmental history, literature and environment, cultural anthropology and geography, and religion and ecology are especially welcome.

In addition to accomplished scholars, environmental practitioners who may not hold a university position but who have a distinguished record as leaders in national environmental organizations or in the arts may also qualify for the Barron Visiting position.

The visitor(s) will have a shared appointment in the High Meadows Environmental Institute and a supporting department at Princeton University. The incumbent Barron Visitor(s) will be expected to contribute to the life of this vibrant academic center and to cultivate dialogue at the intersection of the humanities and the environment at Princeton. They will be expected to teach an average of one course per semester subject to sufficient enrollment and approval by the Dean of the Faculty and to mentor/advise two to three students on independent projects. Other activities may include the organization of University/public lectures and forums on related topics. Remaining duty time may be devoted to research and writing and other professional pursuits.

The incumbent’s annual salary will be determined based upon their salary at the home institution, not to exceed the level established for an equivalent rank of associate or full professor in the supporting department.

Applications should include (1) a cover letter; (2) a brief description of any previous experience in interdisciplinary and/or collaborative research; (3) a statement of research and teaching plans at the intersection of environment and humanities; (4) a current curriculum vitae and (5) for scholars on sabbatical leave, an indication of and justification for the level of support requested. A short list of finalists will be asked to submit further materials. The names and contact information for three references should be indicated as part of the application. However, HMEI will request letters only for the finalists.

The work location for this position is in-person on campus at Princeton University.

To apply, please visit www.princeton.edu/acad-positions/position/34221. Applications received before November 1, 2024, 11:59 pm eastern time, will be given full consideration. Questions about the application process may be directed to Katharine Hackett at khackett(at)princeton.edu.