Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies

The Department of Environmental Studies at Knox College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track appointment as Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies, with a focus in the social sciences, beginning September 1, 2025. We are particularly interested in candidates whose research focuses on some aspect of environmental policy.  

Knox is an independent, selective liberal arts institution with a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching in a community that embraces a diversity of perspectives and individuals. Experience working with diverse populations of students and a commitment to successful teaching in a multicultural environment are expected. With over 35% of the student body identifying as U.S. students of color and more than 20% international students, the College supports instruction and research that appeals to Knox’s students broadly.

The Environmental Studies Department offers major tracks in Environmental Studies and Environmental Science, both of which culminate in faculty-supervised student research. Teaching responsibilities include two classes per each of three 10-week terms (Fall, Winter, Spring) and support for advanced student work in the program. 

The successful candidate will have experience with research techniques appropriate to their field and will be prepared to supervise senior research projects. They will also teach Introduction to Environmental Policy as well as an advanced course in their area of expertise, and contribute to a team-taught introductory course in Environmental Studies. In consultation with the department, they will teach additional courses in the environmental social sciences that contribute to departmental majors as well as the general education curriculum.

Qualifications: Ph.D. in environmental studies or related field is expected by the time of appointment, but exceptional ABD candidates will be considered. 

Candidates should submit: 

1. A letter of application that addresses the qualifications listed above, including the candidate’s research agenda, undergraduate liberal arts teaching philosophy, and approach to teaching and mentorship in a diverse community of students;

2. A curriculum vitae; 

3. An unofficial graduate transcript; 

4. Names of three confidential professional references. References will be contacted for those candidates progressing in the interview process, and will be expected to provide letters quickly when requested.

Additional materials may be requested at a later date.

Submit via Interfolio: http://apply.interfolio.com/152080

Review of applications begins September 13, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled. 

Questions may be addressed to Katherine Adelsberger at kadelsbe@knox.edu.

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