Jobs & Fellowships

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Jobs

Screening of applications will begin on October 15, 2025. Associate or Full Professor of History and The Wallace Stegner Chair of Western American Studies, Montana State University.

The Department of History and Philosophy at Montana State University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the level of Senior Associate or Full Professor with expertise in the history of the North American West, with a focus on environment and society, broadly construed. Screening of applications will begin on October 15, 2025; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Teach lower division, upper division, and graduate courses in history of the North American West, environment and society commensurate with the candidate’s expertise.
  • Maintain an active research program leading to publication in peer-reviewed journals and other venues.
  • Advise undergraduate students.
  • Recruit and advise graduate students and help enhance the quality of our M.A. and Ph.D. programs in History.
  • Organize the annual public Stegner Lecture, including the recruiting of high profile speakers.
  • Cultivate both new and current donors to the Stegner Endowment in cooperation with college and university development officers.
  • Participate on department, college, and university committees as appropriate.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

  1. PhD in History or related field.
  2. Demonstrated expertise in the history of the North American West.
  3. Demonstrated excellence in both teaching and scholarship.

Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

  1. Demonstrated expertise in environmental history.
  2. Have a successful and prolific record of publication.
  3. Have significant expertise in undergraduate and graduate mentoring and teaching.

The Successful Candidate Will

  • Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Be able to work productively in an interdisciplinary department with colleagues, staff, and students from all perspectives and backgrounds.
  • Be an effective advocate for the Department within the University and with external constituencies.
Required documents to be uploaded to the application:
  1. Curriculum Vitae
  2. Cover Letter addressing each of the Required and Preferred Qualifications
  3. Research Statement (max 4 pages)

Read more and apply: https://jobs.montana.edu/postings/48151


For full consideration, please submit an application by October 20, 2025. Assistant Professor in Environmental Humanities, University of the South.

The Environmental Arts and Humanities (EAH) program at the University of the South invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Environmental Humanities to begin in Fall 2026. We welcome applications from teacher-scholars from across the humanities disciplines whose research engages with transdisciplinary approaches to the Environmental Humanities. The University of the South, commonly known as Sewanee, comprises a nationally ranked residential College of Arts and Sciences and a School of Theology.

Environmental Arts and Humanities is one of six majors within Sewanee’s Integrated Program in the Environment. Sewanee’s Integrated Program in the Environment includes more than 40 faculty and staff whose teaching and research engage with environmental questions across the liberal arts curriculum. Our 13,000-acre campus, working farm, and thriving Office of Civic Engagement provide faculty with outstanding opportunities to engage in environmental, place-based, and community-engaged research and pedagogy.

The Environmental Arts and Humanities major is taught by faculty with expertise in areas including anthropology, art, art history, history, literary and cultural studies, performing arts, philosophy, political theory, and religious studies.

Attributes of a Successful Candidate
We welcome candidates whose scholarship would complement and expand our existing strengths. We are especially interested in candidates with expertise in areas including, but not limited to: climate change, energy, environmental literature, environmental justice, food systems, Africana studies, Asian studies, community-engaged teaching and scholarship, creative writing, ecocriticism, film studies, Indigenous studies, and Latinx studies.

Teaching responsibilities include core introductory and upper-level Environmental Arts and Humanities courses in addition to courses in the candidate’s area of scholarship that would enhance the EAH major and at least one other major or minor on campus. The University has a 3/2 teaching load. We seek creative candidates with an interest in building connections across disciplines to support and expand the interdisciplinary Environmental Arts and Humanities major. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic about teaching and mentoring undergraduate students within the liberal arts tradition.

Qualifications:

  • Must have a Ph.D. by the start of appointment in August 2026.
  • While the discipline of Ph.D. is open, candidates must demonstrate genuine engagement with the Environmental Humanities in their scholarship.
  • Teaching experience is strongly preferred.

Instructions:

  • Applicants must submit a CV, cover letter, and the names of three people who have agreed to submit a letter of recommendation on your behalf.
  • Applications should be submitted by October 20 at https://jobs.sewanee.edu.
  • Three letters of recommendation and a writing sample will be requested of applicants who proceed to the semi-finalist stage of the process.

Applications received before October 31, 2025, 11:59 pm Eastern Time will be given full consideration. Currie C. and Thomas A. Barron Visiting Professor in the Environment and Humanities, HMEI at Princeton University.

Princeton University seeks to appoint a distinguished humanist whose work is related to the environment for the 2026-2027 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. The work location for this position is in-person on campus at Princeton University.

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. To apply, please visit https://www.princeton.edu/acad-positions/position/38743. Questions about the application process may be directed to environment@princeton.edu.


Application Deadline: November 1, 2025. Assistant/Associate Professor of Sustainability and Environmental Studies, Ramapo College.

Ramapo College of New Jersey, a public liberal arts institution, invites applications for a tenure-track position as Assistant/Associate Professor of Sustainability and Environmental Studies within the School of Social Science and Human Services (SSHS). The candidate will contribute strategic vision and leadership capacity within our Sustainability and Environmental Studies Program.

We are interested in interdisciplinary scholars who can synthesize across a diverse range of subjects. While the area of expertise is open, we encourage social scientists and social scientists-humanists whose work complements and extends the program’s existing strengths, particularly environmental justice, environmental policy, human-animal and multispecies studies, environmental history, environmental communication, and/or science and technology studies (STS). A focus on community-engaged research and teaching is desirable.

The successful candidate will be an interdisciplinary scholar with a proven ability to conduct research that makes innovative connections within sustainability and environmental studies, and who can apply these concepts to an array of majors offered at New Jersey’s leading public liberal arts college. The successful applicant will demonstrate an ability to support education and mentoring of undergraduate students. The candidate will have the opportunity to establish and support existing environmental programs on campus and collaborate with local organizations. We welcome candidates from a range of disciplines, including environmental studies, sustainability, cultural geography, science and technology studies, cultural studies, urban studies, political science, sociology, economics, anthropology, and psychology, among others.

The appointment will begin September 1, 2026, subject to administrative and budgetary approval. The teaching responsibility is 6 courses (or 24 credits) per academic year. Candidates should possess a Ph.D., or expect to have completed this by September 1, 2026.  Candidates should demonstrate an  integrative research agenda and a record of excellence as a teacher, mentor, and researcher in the fields of Sustainability and Environmental Studies. An ability to make meaningful connections across diverse fields and disciplines is a key attribute for this position.

Applications received on or before November 1, 2025 will be given full consideration. Please submit cover letter, resume and teaching statement. Read more and apply: Assistant/Associate Professor of Sustainability and Environmental Studies at Ramapo College

 


Review of applications begins November 1, 2025. Assistant Professor of Italian Studies, The University of Texas at Austin.

The Department of French and Italian at The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Italian Studies to begin Fall of academic year 2026-27. We seek a scholar specializing in Medieval, Renaissance, and/or Early Modern Studies. We especially seek candidates with a strong background and record of research in History, Visual Culture, Environmental Humanities, Medical Humanities, Mediterranean Studies, and/or Cultural Studies, as well as candidates able to collaborate across university departments and programs. Duties include undergraduate and graduate teaching, research, and service to the department, college, and university.

Qualifications: Applicants must have completed all the requirements for the PhD by time of appointment, or they must expect to obtain the PhD within a year of joining the faculty as Instructor. Native or near-native fluency in Italian is required. Preferred qualifications include a demonstrated record of excellence in research, publication, and teaching. 

Application Instructions: Interested candidates should upload a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, a writing sample of up to 25 pages, a teaching dossier including sample undergraduate syllabi and undergraduate student evaluations, and three letters of recommendation via Interfolio (https://apply.interfolio.com/173920).

The committee will begin reviewing applications on November 1, 2025, and will not consider applications received after November 15, 2025. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. Position funding is subject to budget availability. Job URL https://apply.interfolio.com/173920

For further information, please contact Paola Bonifazio, Search Committee Chair, pbonifazio@austin.utexas.edu.


Initial application review takes place on November 26, 2025 and the position will remain open until filled. Assistant Professor – Outdoor Studies Program, University of Alaska Southeast

Please note that this vacancy has an anticipated start date of August 2026.

The University of Alaska Southeast (UAS) invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track assistant professor in its interdisciplinary Outdoor Studies program beginning August 2026. We are looking for a scholar with a background in the humanities or social sciences who can teach both interdisciplinary academic courses and outdoor field courses as well as maintain a productive research/scholarship program.

University of Alaska Southeast – Outdoor Studies Program
The Outdoor Studies Program, housed in the humanities department of UAS, offers an interdisciplinary liberal arts approach that integrates technical courses in climbing, kayaking, backcountry skiing, and other outdoor pursuits with intellectually challenging courses in philosophy, literature, the social sciences, and other academic areas. The program offers a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies, a Bachelor of Liberal Arts in Outdoor and Adventure Studies, and a two-semester certificate in Outdoor Skills and Leadership.

The UAS Juneau campus overlooks Auke Bay on one side and Auke Lake and the Mendenhall Glacier on the other. Importantly for the Outdoor Studies Program, this beautiful location offers excellent access to salt water, fresh water, mountains, and glaciers.

The ideal candidate will possess the ability to teach both lower and upper-division interdisciplinary academic courses required in the program (examples might include, Philosophy 372: Perspectives on the Natural World, Environmental Studies 120: Cultures and Environments, or Humanities 370: Sport, Leisure, and Culture). The candidate should also have strong outdoor skills and the ability to teach outdoor courses (examples might include, Backpacking in Southeast Alaska, Backcountry Skiing, or Introduction to Sea Kayaking). The required teaching load is 9 credits per term – equivalent to 3/3. And, the candidate is expected to maintain an active research program in humanities or social sciences, with an interest in collaborative, interdisciplinary work.

The role also requires a willingness to lead or assist in expedition courses that involve international travel and time in remote environments. Experience guiding or leading groups in outdoor settings, particularly in cold mountain or coastal environments, and basic competence on skis or snowboard, will be an asset.

UAS is located in Southeast Alaska on the cultural homeland of the Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian peoples. The Department of Humanities openly embraces students from all backgrounds and seeks candidates who will foster a climate in which all students are welcomed and supported.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Ph.D. in a humanities, social science, or related field (ABD applicants may also be considered).
  • A valid driver’s license and clean driving record in compliance with UA Safe Driving Criteria is required.

Position Details:
This position is located on the University of Alaska campus in Juneau. This is a full-time, 9-month, tenure track faculty appointment complete with both a competitive salary and https://www.alaska.edu/hr/benefits/support/prospectiveemployees.php. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. This position is represented by https://unitedacademicsak.org/.

To view the full list of job responsibilities, please click https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HRoWJj4bC8m-E6AbzXc08274XHZCet6sFYhbW46voBc/edit?usp=sharing.

For questions about this position, please contact Dr. Kevin Krein, Professor of Philosophy and Director of Outdoor Studies: kjkrein@alaska.edu. Contact UA Human Resources at (907) 450-8200 if you need assistance in completing the application or need an accommodation for the interview.

Application Process
Interested applicants should submit their application online. Initial application review takes place on November 26, 2025 and the position will remain open until filled. To apply, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/6600930

The application must include the following:
1. Cover letter
2. Academic Curriculum Vitae
3. Resume of Outdoor Experiences (include professional experience, personal trips, certifications, skills, etc.)
4. Statement of teaching philosophy
5. Statement of research experience and future plans
6. Copies of graduate and undergraduate transcripts. Unofficial copies are acceptable at the time of application. Official transcripts will be required from the successful candidate.
7. Three professional references.

*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

This position is represented by United Academics (UNAC). https://unitedacademicsak.org/. This position is term-funded and is reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University’s discretion.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.

The University of Alaska (https://www.alaska.edu/alaska/index.php) is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination (http://www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination) against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check. Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act. All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.

*Each university within the University of Alaska system publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.

Access to the reports is available at:

UAA: (Addresses Anchorage campus, Aviation Technology Complex, JBER – Elmendorf Extension, JBER – Richardson Extension, Kenai Peninsula College – Kachemak Bay campus, Kenai Peninsula College – Kenai River campus, Kodiak College, Kodiak High School Extension, Matanuska-Susitna College, Prince William Sound College, and Prince William Sound College – Cordova Extension) Online: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/students/safety. Request a paper copy in person: UAA Police Department Office at Room 114 of Eugene Short Hall on the Anchorage campus / UAA Dean of Students Office at Room 122 of Rasmuson Hall on the Anchorage campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-786-1120 or police@uaa.alaska.edu / 907-786-1214 or uaa_deanofstudents@alaska.edu.

UAF: (Addresses Fairbanks Campus, Bristol Bay Campus, Chukchi Campus, Community and Technical College, Kasitsna Bay Campus, Seward Marine Center, Tok Campus, Kuskokwim Campus, and Northwest Campus) Online: https://www.uaf.edu/orca/files/ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: UAF Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability on the 3rd Floor of Constitution Hall. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-474-7300 or uaf-orca@alaska.edu.

UAS: (Addresses the Juneau Auke Bay Campus, Juneau Technical Education Center, Sitka Campus, & Ketchikan Campus) Online: https://uas.alaska.edu/equity-and-compliance/docs/clery/UAS_ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: Hendrickson Building, Suite 202 on the Juneau campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-796-6371 or emailing uas.clery@alaska.edu.


Fellowships

Applications received before October 31, 2025 11:59 p.m. EST will be given full consideration. HMEI Environmental Fellows Program.

The High Meadows Environmental Institute (HMEI) at Princeton University is accepting applications for the 2026-2027 HMEI Environmental Fellows Program. This postdoctoral program seeks scholars from all disciplines across the sciences, engineering, policy, and the humanities. The fellowship supports early career scholars in developing their research within a highly collaborative community of environmental scholars.

In addition to their research, scholars are expected to contribute to the undergraduate program; this can take the form of supporting an existing environmental studies course, helping to mentor a student internship team, or teaching a course of their own design.

Eligible candidates must have less than five years of post-PhD research experience prior to the anticipated start date. Research areas of interest include, but are not limited to: Atmospheric and oceanic sciences, biodiversity, biogeochemical cycles, carbon mitigation, climate and energy, climate change, disease and health, climate justice, cities and environment, earth history, ecology and ecosystem science, environmental chemistry and microbiology, environmental engineering, environmental humanities, environmental justice, environmental media, narrative and science communication, food and environment, health and environment, water resources, and hydrology.
Before applying, candidates should identify and contact at least one (preferably two) Princeton faculty members who are willing to provide collaborative research supervision and who can offer teaching and professional mentorship.

An indication of faculty sponsorship(s) should be noted in the application. More than 140 members of the Princeton University faculty, representing 30 academic departments (in social sciences, humanities, natural Sciences and engineering), are affiliated with HMEI. The core faculty and broader group of Associated Faculty of HMEI are listed on the Institute’s website: http://environment.princeton.edu.

Applicants should include a CV, cover letter (1-2 pages), and a statement of research interests and goals for the fellowship period (no more than 2 pages). The application should also include the names and email addresses for three referees familiar with their work.

All applications must be submitted through the Princeton University jobsite at https://www.princeton.edu/acad-positions/position/38742. Questions about the application process may be directed to environment@princeton.edu.

HMEI Environmental Fellowships provide a competitive annual salary based on the applicant’s experience, along with an allowance for travel to meetings and for research support. Appointments are for one year with the possibility of renewal pending satisfactory performance and continued funding. The anticipated starting date is September 1, 2026. This position is subject to the University’s background check policy. The work location for this position is in-person on campus at Princeton University.


Application deadline November 21, 2025. Mahindra Humanities Center (Harvard University) EH Postdoctoral Fellowships.

The Mahindra Humanities Center invites applications for several one-year postdoctoral fellowships in the environmental humanities, drawn from any humanistic discipline. We interpret the environmental humanities in the broadest terms, to include all parts of the world and historical eras. Topics may include (but are not limited to) humanistic approaches to climate change, biodiversity, social justice, environmental justice, food justice, regenerative practices, gardening, landscape, urban foraging, health, and animal studies.

We welcome applications from scholars in all fields whose work innovatively engages with the environment and the humanities. In addition to pursuing their own research projects, fellows will be core participants in the bi-weekly seminar meetings for both academic semesters of the fellowship. Other participants will include faculty and graduate students from Harvard and other universities in the region, and occasional visiting speakers. Fellows will also be encouraged to engage with the Center’s Environment Forum programming.

Fellows will receive stipends of $70,000, medical insurance, additional research support of $2,500, and (for those not already in residence in Greater Boston) $1,500 in moving expenses. Fellows are expected to be in residence at Harvard for the term of the fellowship. Applicants for 2026-27 fellowships must have received a doctorate on or after May 2023. Applicants without a doctorate must demonstrate that they have completed all requirements for the degree, including dissertation defense, by August 1, 2026. Scholars from outside the United States are appointed under either the J-1 visa (Research Scholar status) or F-1 OPT (Optional Practical Training), depending on their circumstances. If awarded a fellowship, the term of appointment for international scholars is September 1, 2026-August 31, 2027. The Mahindra Center reserves the right to cancel awards if the recipient is unable to meet these conditions of completion and visa status.

The application deadline for applicants to submit their materials is November 21, 2025. The deadline for receipt of letters of recommendation is December 5, 2025.

Apply here: https://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/15145. In addition to biographical and professional information, applicants are asked to submit:

  • A curriculum vitae.
  • A statement of the research project (1,000-3,000 words) that provides a detailed description of what the applicant proposes to do during the fellowship year.
  • One chapter- or article-length writing sample (no longer than 40 pages).
  • Names and contact information of three referees, who will be asked by a system-generated email to upload a letter of recommendation once the candidate’s application has been submitted. Three letters of recommendation are required, and the application is considered complete only when three letters have been received. Recommendations may be those included in the applicant’s placement dossier, but they must specifically address the proposed research project. Letters should be uploaded to the electronic application.

Please contact Lisa Brown, lisabrown@fas.harvard.edu, with questions about applying for a fellowship.

Special Instructions Call Out: Our automated application management system will issue requests for recommendations only after you have completed and submitted your application. Please make every effort to submit your application in advance of the November 21, 2025 deadline to allow your referees as much time as possible to submit their letters. The deadline for receipt of letters of recommendation is December 5, 2025.


Other Opportunities

See the Residencies, Prizes/Grants, and Workshops Page on the ASLE website.