Assistant Professor of Environmental Humanities (#FP00067)

The Department of Liberal Studies in the College of Sciences and Liberal Arts at Kettering University invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position in the humanities.  We seek a scholar with demonstrated teaching excellence at the undergraduate level, an active research agenda in environmental humanities, and a PhD in literature, cultural studies, philosophy, or another humanities field.

The successful candidate will also be expected to teach Sophomore Seminar (a writing-intensive, interdisciplinary course that develops students’ critical thinking skills and their understanding of the human condition, including issues of race, gender, and class) or Senior Seminar (a writing-intensive, interdisciplinary course that addresses the interrelated topics of leadership, ethics, and contemporary issues).  The position gives the successful candidate the opportunity to develop new advanced electives and to contribute to the development of minors and other curricular initiatives in the department.

Kettering University is a national leader in experiential STEM (science, technology, engineering, math and business) education, integrating an intense academic curriculum with applied professional experience. Through this proven approach we inspire students to realize their potential and advance their ideas by combining theory and practice towards outstanding leadership and service. Kettering University is dedicated to achieving the extraordinary through technological innovation and leadership and service built on values that foster respect, integrity, creativity, collaboration and excellence in growth, global leadership, community outreach and an engaged community of stakeholders.  The Department of Liberal Studies provides the liberal arts skills essential to achieving these outcomes.

Screening of applicants will begin February 1, 2021, and applications and nominations will be considered until the position is filled. For a detailed job description, required qualifications and application instructions, go to https://jobs.kettering.edu/postings/6441. Applicants should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a teaching philosophy, a statement on research, and three professional references.

Kettering University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer