Two Visiting Assistant Professorships, Environmental Policy and Culture Program

The Environmental Policy and Culture Program (EPC) at Northwestern University invites applications for two (2) full-time, three-year visiting assistant professorships, to begin September 1, 2027. EPC is an interdisciplinary undergraduate program with over 100 majors and minors, focusing on social scientific and humanistic approaches to environmental subjects. 

These positions are open in terms of period and geographic focus, but we are especially interested in interdisciplinary approaches to environmental decision-making and storytelling; policy and governance at local, national, and international scales; environmental economics; and environmental philosophy. We are also interested in professional or applied knowledge and experience in the fields of legal studies, philosophy, economics, and geography. The VAPs will each teach five courses a year, at least three of which should be distinct classes (some classes could be taught twice in the same year). The VAPs will also be encouraged to take part in the life of the program, including attending program events, mentoring students, and other forms of community building.

The positions come with access to significant course development funding and we encourage candidates to think creatively about guest speakers, classroom technology, student experiences outside of the classroom, and other course enhancements.

Candidates should have received a PhD in a humanities or social science field or have equivalent professional experience by the position start date, and have significant experience teaching at the college level.

To apply please provide a cover letter, CV, research statement, teaching statement, evidence of teaching experience, and the names and email addresses of two references using Northwestern's Faculty Recruiting Portal. In order to receive full consideration, applications must be received by October 30, 2026. Questions can be directed to Keith Woodhouse.

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