Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies
Listed on 2025-11-29
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Education / Teaching
University Professor, Academic
The Environmental Studies department at Davidson College invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in the Environmental Social Sciences, beginning July 1, 2026. The ideal candidate will have completed coursework, taught courses, and conducted research that connect social science theories and methods to global environmental challenges. Relevant expertise in areas such as environmental policy, food justice, indigeneity, or social adaptation within the context of climate/environmental change is particularly welcome.
The successful candidate will have a PhD in the social sciences or an interdisciplinary program, a strong commitment to undergraduate education and interdisciplinarity, and a willingness to mentor undergraduate research projects.
We are particularly interested in candidates who can deepen our students’ understanding of the anthropogenic effects of environmental change on human communities at the local and global scale and how communities and individuals are responding to these changes. We are also seeking candidates who are committed to teaching and research that explores solutions to global environmental challenges. The successful candidate will teach an Environmental Social Science gateway course (ENV 202) as well as upper level courses consistent with their expertise.
Ideal candidates will incorporate qualitative and quantitative (including GIS) methods in their courses. Desire to work closely with undergraduate students on individual and/or group research projects is essential.
Candidates will be evaluated based on the following application materials:
Applications received by 30 September 2025 will receive full consideration; the position will remain open until filled. Inquiries may be directed to Fuji Lozada (erlozada), chair of this search.
Information about how to submit an application can be found at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..edu
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