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Review of applications will begin December 1, 2025 with applications accepted until the position is filled. Assistant Professor, Blue Humanities, College of Arts and Sciences, University of Cincinnati.

The College of Arts & Sciences at the University of Cincinnati invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in the Blue Humanities. This position is open to scholars who specialize in human-water interactions and who would contribute to broader conversations about the shifting roles of water in the era of climate change. Scholars trained in cultural and literary studies, ecocriticism, history, and/or environmental humanities who can address the materiality of water and have a demonstrated ability to work in interdisciplinary settings are encouraged to apply. Geographical and chronological focus are open.

Depending on the disciplinary background and preference of the successful candidate, the tenure home for this position may be in the Department of English, Department of History, or School of Environment and Sustainability. The successful candidate will join a new initiative in water and sustainability in the College of Arts and Sciences, which encourages public scholarship and interdisciplinary research The appointment will begin August 15, 2026.  This position is not open to H-1B sponsorship.

Essential Functions

• Teach a 2-2 load. Teaching will be negotiated with the unit head and will include disciplinary and interdisciplinary courses, including those in the School of Environment and Sustainability.
• Maintain an active research program in the Blue Humanities consistent with disciplinary expectations at a Research 1 Institution.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students working in environmental humanities.
• Contribute to interdisciplinary conversations regarding human relationships to water in the past, present, and future.
• Provide service to the department, college, university, and community.

A PhD in English, History, Environmental Humanities, or a closely related field is required at the time of appointment. Postsecondary teaching and/or mentoring experience are highly desired.

Interested and qualified applicants must complete our online application. In addition to completing the online application, please submit a cover letter that explains how your experience and qualifications align with the requirements and responsibilities outlined in the job description, a full and current CV, and a list of three references. (Letters of reference will be requested for finalists.) UC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, which works to bring out the best in our students, faculty, and staff to collaborate, create, innovate, and compete in a global society. We are seeking individuals who want to be a part of a dynamic team. As part of a complete application, you will be asked to include a statement on how you define a team and what makes a team function successfully. Please use the “additional documents” feature to include all these required items.

Questions should be directed to Dr. Laura Zanotti, Search Committee Chair at: Laura.Zanotti@uc.edu. 

Important: To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal.  We are unable to consider “easy apply” applications submitted via other websites.   For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@uc.edu

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Applicants with complete files by the Review Begin Date of January 6, 2026, will be given full consideration. Assistant Professor of English, Cal Poly Solano.

The English Department in the College of Liberal Arts at the Cal Poly Solano Campus of California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) is seeking applications for a full-time, academic year, tenure-track Assistant Professor to begin August 17, 2026. This is an in-person teaching position at the Cal Poly Solano campus in Vallejo, CA. Specialization in modern and/or contemporary American literature (20th – 21st century) in a global perspective. Highly desirable specializations include ecocriticism (especially oceanic or “blue” humanities), environmental humanities, science and technology studies and/or media studies. We especially welcome experience or interest in contemporary maritime and oceanic issues including labor and legal frameworks, migration studies, urban environments, globalization, environmental justice, or Pacific studies. Applicants with interests in in public/oral history and public humanities are encouraged to apply. Ph.D. in English or related field required. A successful candidate will teach lower- and upper-division general education and major courses, have an active research agenda, and a commitment to contributing to the department through service activities. Read more and apply.