Re: Visiting position in Environmental Policy at Colby College (Fall 2023)
Stacy-ann Robinson
One-year Visiting Assistant Professor in Environmental Studies Colby College - Waterville, ME
The Environmental Studies (ES) Department at Colby College invites applications for a one-year visiting assistant professor position in environmental policy to begin September 1, 2023. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Environmental Studies, Environmental Policy, or a related interdisciplinary environmental field as well as a strong commitment to undergraduate education. Candidates who are ABD with an expected completion date prior to September 1, 2023 will be considered. Teaching responsibilities will include three courses plus a lab. The candidate will teach a senior research-based capstone course in the fall semester along with two other environmental policy courses in their areas of specialty during the spring semester or January term. Specific areas of interest include, but are not limited to, international environmental policy, the policy dimensions of conservation, food, forest or freshwater resources, energy systems, or environmental justice. The search committee is especially interested in candidates who, through their research, teaching and/or service, will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the campus community. For more information about the Environmental Studies Department, faculty, and curriculum, please see the Environmental Studies Department website at www.colby.edu/environmentalstudies.
Interested candidates should submit the following materials electronically to http://apply.interfolio.com/126652: a letter of application that includes an expression of interest in liberal arts undergraduate education, curriculum vitae, a two page statement of teaching and research interests that includes evidence of a commitment to the value of diversity and experience with inclusive teaching. Letters of recommendation will be requested for finalists. Application review will begin 7/1/2023 and will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries may be directed to environmental...@colby.edu.
Colby is a private, coeducational liberal arts college that admits students and makes personnel decisions on the basis of the individual’s qualifications to contribute to Colby’s educational objectives and institutional needs. The principle of not discriminating on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, caste, national or ethnic origin, marital status, genetic information, political beliefs, veteran or military status, parental status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, physical or mental disability unrelated to the job or course of study requirements is consistent with the mission of a liberal arts college and the law.