Visiting Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies (EXPIRED)

The Environmental Studies (ENST) Program at Colgate University invites applications for a visiting assistant professor with research and teaching expertise in environmental justice, to begin fall semester 2022. The initial appointment is for one year with the possibility of renewal for an additional year. The successful candidate will teach five courses per year, including an environmental justice course required of all ENST students and additional courses that support ENST and other university programs, including Colgate’s Core Curriculum. We welcome applications from all environmental justice scholars, with a preference for candidates with regional interests in Africa and/or the Americas and the potential to support Colgate’s Africana and Latin American Studies Program in addition to ENST. Completion of Ph.D. is required prior to or shortly after the date of hire.
A cover letter, CV, sample syllabus, and three letters of reference must be submitted through https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/21238. Colgate strives to be a community supportive of diverse perspectives and identities. Applicant’s cover letter should speak directly to the candidate’s ability to work effectively with students across a wide range of identities and backgrounds.
Review of applications will begin March 21, 2022 and continue until the position is filled.
Applicants with dual-career considerations can find postings of other employment opportunities at Colgate and at other institutions of higher education in upstate New York at https://upstate-ny.hercjobs.org/jobs.
It is the policy of Colgate University not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of their race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, being or having been victims of domestic violence or stalking, familial status, or any other categories covered by law. Colgate University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Candidates from historically underrepresented groups, women, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
Colgate is a liberal arts university of 3200 students situated in central New York state. Colgate faculty are committed to excellence in both teaching and scholarship. Further information about the Environmental Studies Program can be found at https://www.colgate.edu/academics/departments-programs/environmental-studies-program.