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College of Charleston

Visiting Assistant Professor or Visiting Instructor of Environmental and Sustain

College of Charleston, Charleston, South Carolina, United States, 29408


Internal Title:

Visiting Assistant Professor or Visiting Instructor of Environmental and Sustainability Studies

Position Type:

Visiting

School/Area:

School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Department:

School of Hum and Soc Sciences

Position Description:

The Program in Environmental and Sustainability Studies invites applications for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor or Visiting Instructor position to begin in August 2024. Candidates must have completed all requirements for a graduate degree in a humanities discipline by August 16, 2024, with a Ph.D. preferred. We are most interested in attracting an interdisciplinary scholar with expertise in environmental and sustainability studies from a humanities perspective and a strong commitment to equitable and inclusive teaching. Experience teaching interdisciplinary courses is preferred. The successful candidate will teach four course sections per semester, including multiple sections of a general education course on Environmental Humanities. Additional courses will be assigned based on the candidate's expertise, with opportunities to offer upper-level courses in Environmental and Sustainability Studies as well as courses in our Honors College and First Year Experience Program.

Located in the heart of historic Charleston, South Carolina, the College of Charleston is a nationally recognized public liberal arts and sciences university. Founded in 1770, the College is among the nation's top universities for quality education, student life, and affordability. Its beautiful and historic campus, combined with contemporary facilities and cutting-edge programs, attracts students from across the U.S. and around the world.

Submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three reference providers. Candidates are also encouraged to submit a sample syllabus. The search committee will request recommendation letters and official transcripts for selected applicants at a later date. Questions regarding the position can be directed to Dr. Allison Welch, Chair of the Search Committee, at welcha@cofc.edu. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. Review of applications will begin immediately and the position will be open until filled.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Posting Date:

05/07/2024

Closing Date:

05/29/2024

Open Until Filled?

Yes

Posting Number:

F2016408P

EEO Statement:

The College of Charleston is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or disability.

Quicklink for Posting:

https://jobs.cofc.edu/postings/15379

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