The Department of Environmental Studies at Gettysburg College invites applications for a one year Visiting Assistant Professor position with specialization in Environmental Humanities beginning August, 2024.
The successful candidate will be part of a robust interdisciplinary Environmental Studies department.
Teaching responsibilities include the required Introduction to Environmental Humanities core course for Environmental Studies majors, upper-division courses in the candidate’s area of specialization, and introductory environmental studies courses for non-majors.
The teaching load for this position will be six courses a year.
Qualifications
The successful candidate must have a PhD in the Environmental Humanities or related discipline (ABDs will be considered).
We are particularly interested in candidates with specializations in Environmental Justice Studies, Environmental Communication, or Ecomedia Studies, but will consider a wide range of specializations within the Environmental Humanities.
We seek an individual committed to teaching undergraduates in an interdisciplinary department and with demonstrated teaching experience.
We strongly encourage applications from candidates who can demonstrate through their teaching and service that they can contribute to the diversity and inclusive excellence of our community.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please submit a curriculum vitae, statement of teaching and research goals, and two letters of reference that address teaching effectiveness.
For fullest consideration, application materials should be received by April 7, 2024.
EEO Statement
Gettysburg College, an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal, state, local laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and admission.
The College prohibits discrimination and harassment, and provides equal opportunity without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, marital/familial status, possession of a General Education Development Certificate (GED) as compared to a high school diploma, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex, age, or genetic information in all aspects of employment, educational programs, activities, and admissions.
Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972, Gettysburg College prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex (i.
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, which includes but is not limited to the prohibition of sexual misconduct and relationship violence, including sexual assault and harassment) in all of its educational programs and activities.
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