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Jobs
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.
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
Apply here: https://career8.successfactors.com/careers?company=UCPROD
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.
Fellowships
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.