ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL HUMANITIES - ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | North Carolina, United States |
Position: | Assistant Professor |
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL HUMANITIES – ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE
The Environmental Studies department at Davidson College seeks to hire a tenure-track assistant professor in Environmental Humanities with an emphasis in Environmental Justice. We particularly welcome applicants with doctoral degrees in interdisciplinary Environmental Humanities. To complement our existing strengths in environmental literature, we also welcome applications from those who specialize in environmental justice with degrees in other humanistic disciplines such as American Studies, Art History, Cultural Studies, History, Philosophy, and Religion.
Teaching load is four courses in the first year, and five thereafter. Courses include an interdisciplinary foundation course in Environmental Humanities, a first-year writing course, and courses in the applicant's areas of expertise at the introductory, intermediate, and advanced levels. The successful candidate will also mentor undergraduate research projects.
We are looking for a committed teacher-scholar who will maintain an active research agenda; participate in departmental and college-wide initiatives; advise students in Environmental Studies; and contribute to all levels of the curriculum. Demonstrated or potential teaching excellence is essential. In addition to the interdisciplinary major in Environmental Studies, Davidson has interdisciplinary majors in Africana Studies, East Asian Studies, Gender and Sexuality Studies, and Latin American Studies, as well as interdisciplinary minors in Communication Studies, Digital Studies, Film and Media Studies, Global Literary Theory, Health and Human Values, Middle East Studies, and South Asian Studies. Cross-listed courses and collaborations with one or more of these areas and with disciplinary departments are encouraged. The successful candidate will be expected to have a PhD by August 1, 2017.
The application deadline is October 10, 2016. Please send a cover letter and CV. The cover letter should include information about teaching methods, experience, and interests; and information about the applicant's research agenda and interests. The CV should include any courses taught as well as the names and contact information of at least three references. Letters of reference and a writing sample may be requested later.
Apply online at http://employment.davidson.edu For questions about this position or additional information, please contact Professor Annie Merrill, chair of Environmental Studies, at anmerrill@davidson.edu. For questions or assistance concerning the application process, please contact employment@davidson.edu
Davidson College is strongly committed to achieving excellence in cultural diversity and welcomes applications from women, members of minority groups, and others who would bring additional dimensions to the college's mission. Consistently ranked among the nation's top liberal arts colleges, Davidson is a highly selective, residential, four-year liberal arts college located in Davidson, North Carolina, close to the city of Charlotte. Davidson faculty enjoy a low faculty-student ratio, emphasis on and appreciation of excellence in teaching, and a collegial, respectful atmosphere that honors academic achievement and integrity.
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Primary Category: | Humanities |
Secondary Categories: | None |
Posting Date: | 09/08/2016 |
Closing Date | 11/07/2016 |